2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 18 TSBs

01X001000 May 22, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
13,000,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Feb 3, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
RECALL CAMPAIGN: NOTICE RECEIVED FOR 03S04 DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL SERVICE . AFTER A SUGGESTED RADIATOR FLUSH THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED AN INVOICE FOR COMPLETED SERVIC... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Nov 30, 2004
DRIVELINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATED SO BADLY THAT IT FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN APART. TRANSFER CASE WAS REBUILT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. NO DRIVELINE CAN BE LOCATED TO MAKE REPAIRS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Nov 30, 2004
DRIVELINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATED SO BADLY THAT IT FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN APART. TRANSFER CASE WAS REBUILT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. NO DRIVELINE CAN BE LOCATED TO MAKE REPAIRS.*AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER

18 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION4
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH2
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1
200000 WHEELS1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL1
CSP-08B01 May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
15138 Aug 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP. *SLC
15119 Aug 1, 2001
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION. *SLC
00B40 Apr 1, 2000
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. **MR
13757 Jan 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP/TRACTION-LOK REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE WHILE TURNING. *MJS
13813 Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13811 Jan 1, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L/4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT THE RADIATOR COOLER LINE FITTING. *MJS
13807 Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13767 Jan 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. *MJS
7904 Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP.
13752 Jan 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *MJS
13745 Jan 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS
13725 Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION/MOAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13709 Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE AND BUILT PRIOR TO 11/23/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP. *MJS
8022 Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
7962 Jan 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS INOPERATIVE.
7939 Jan 1, 2000
200000 WHEELS
VIVRATION DUE TO TIRE/WHEEL IMBALANCE.
7918 Jan 1, 2000
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
FRONT AXLE PINION LIL SEAL LEAKS.

FORD MOUNTAINEER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD MOUNTAINEER across all model years (1997, 2003).

9 Total Recalls
52 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD MOUNTAINEER - Year by Year

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