2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
1 recalls, 113 complaints - 71 TSBs
07E104000 Dec 11, 2007
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDER... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Remedy
SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER... Read more
Complaint Statistics
113 total complaints
9 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| STRUCTURE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 17, 2023
Incident date: Aug 16, 2023
On 2 occasions, my 2023 Tesla Model Y, accelerated more than expected with the slightest pressure to the accelerator pedal. No one was injured and no damage done, however, damage and injury COULD have resulted if this happened at a different place and time. At this time, I have not contacted the ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2023
Incident date: Jul 26, 2023
My headlights quit working while I was driving with no warning
STEERING
Aug 3, 2023
Incident date: Jul 26, 2023
RV- 2022 Thor Miramar 34.5 With 2021 Ford F53 Chassis I appreciate your attention because this is the BIGGEST issue and safety concern. We spent over 160k on this class A that doesn't even feel safe to drive. As the driver or passenger, we are white knuckled. There is no stability when driving. T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 3, 2023
Incident date: Jul 26, 2023
My headlights quit working while I was driving with no warning
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2, 2023
Incident date: Feb 2, 2023
The infotainment unit is stuck in a loop. Spoke to multiple dealers that said they’ve seen at least 200+ of these issues in the past year. They said their fix is a total replacement of the unit.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 10, 2022
Incident date: Jul 4, 2022
started losing power ,did not want to go pas 30 miles per hr ,then it ramed up and came to a stop with no acceleration ,i shut it off then start it again and was able to get home at a low rate of speed while continuing to have these problems, another day while far away from home the engine rammed up... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2022
Incident date: Jul 4, 2022
started losing power ,did not want to go pas 30 miles per hr ,then it ramed up and came to a stop with no acceleration ,i shut it off then start it again and was able to get home at a low rate of speed while continuing to have these problems, another day while far away from home the engine rammed up... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 10, 2022
Incident date: Jul 4, 2022
started losing power ,did not want to go pas 30 miles per hr ,then it ramed up and came to a stop with no acceleration ,i shut it off then start it again and was able to get home at a low rate of speed while continuing to have these problems, another day while far away from home the engine rammed up... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 18, 2020
Incident date: Aug 14, 2020
THE PLASTIC THAT HOLD THE VISOR ARM ON PLACE CRUMBLES. BOTH SIDES WERE AFFECTED. THE OUTER SHIELD PLATES SEEM OK IT'S ONLY THE PIECE THAT I CAN ONLY GUESS, 'STABALIZES' THE VISOR WHEN YOU MOVE IT FROM FRONT TO SIDE OF THE CAR. IT LOOKS LIKE THEY'RE ABOUT $30-$80 EACH TO REPLACE. THIS IS A 3RD HAND ... Read more
TIRES
Mar 8, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER EQUIPPED WITH FOUR COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, SIZE: 245/65R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES RUMBLED AND RODE ROUGHLY INSTEAD OF PROVIDING A SMOOTH, STABLE RIDE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE FACILITY MORE THAN F... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Dec 31, 2018
Incident date: Oct 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCHBACK PANEL WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER (FIVE STAR FORD, 6618 NE LOOP 820 AT RUFE SNOW, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180-7844, 8... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 8, 2018
Incident date: Nov 5, 2018
I PURCHASED A USED 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER LAST MONTH, WITH 135,400 MILES, WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL AND TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ROAD WENT FROM LEVEL TO A VERY SLIGHT DOWNGRADE. THE CAR THEN JUST SHUT OFF AFTER AUDIBLE WARNING BELL WAS HEARD. NOTICED DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ALL LIT AND B... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 16, 2018
Incident date: Sep 26, 2011
THE MOUNTAINEER IS A 2005. I LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT, THE PAINT IS ALMOST GONE ON THE HOOD AND IS STARTING TO BUBBLE IN OTHER AREA. THIS IS MY DAILY CAR, HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT UNTIL MAY 2018. I CANNOT THINK OF ANYTHING WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 6, 2018
Incident date: Jun 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PANEL WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE REAR WINDOW WAS COMPROMISED DUE TO THE CRACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK SMITH FORD (9505 E STATE RTE 350, RAYTOWN, MO) WHERE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 29, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
THE REAR LIFT GATE IS CRACKED. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN FORDS MANUFACTURING AND THEY SHOULD FIX THIS
ENGINE
Dec 21, 2016
Incident date: Dec 15, 2016
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE ENGINE CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, ALL THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. ONCE THE CAR WAS SAFELY OFF THE ROAD AND PLACED IN PARK IT WOULD START AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE. THE FORD DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NOT FAULT CODE IN THE COMPUTER, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2016
Incident date: Jun 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD AND COLD AIR WAS BLOWING FROM THE VENTS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TEMPERATURE BLENDER ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2016
Incident date: Mar 2, 2016
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND HE WAS GOING LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAIN STREET AND GOT IN A ACCIDENT THE WOMAN STOPPED SHORT AND HE REAR ENDED HER. THE CAR TOTALLED UP BUCKLED UP AIR BAGS NEVER INFLATED THEY CAME OUT COMPLETELY DEFLATED. ISSUE WITH THIS CAR ALSO IS... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 22, 2016
Incident date: Mar 2, 2016
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND HE WAS GOING LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAIN STREET AND GOT IN A ACCIDENT THE WOMAN STOPPED SHORT AND HE REAR ENDED HER. THE CAR TOTALLED UP BUCKLED UP AIR BAGS NEVER INFLATED THEY CAME OUT COMPLETELY DEFLATED. ISSUE WITH THIS CAR ALSO IS... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2016
Incident date: Mar 2, 2016
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND HE WAS GOING LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAIN STREET AND GOT IN A ACCIDENT THE WOMAN STOPPED SHORT AND HE REAR ENDED HER. THE CAR TOTALLED UP BUCKLED UP AIR BAGS NEVER INFLATED THEY CAME OUT COMPLETELY DEFLATED. ISSUE WITH THIS CAR ALSO IS... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 18, 2016
Incident date: Apr 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE LIFTGATE WINDOW HANGING OFF THE HINGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 2, 2016
Incident date: Apr 2, 2016
SOMETIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING AROUND 35 MPH, THE CAR WILL SEND AN AUDIBLE WARNING SIGNAL, MOST OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY SHUTS OFF. IT NEVER HAPPENS WITH MY WIFE WHO IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE AND WAS MENTIONED TO OUR L/M DEAL... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 21, 2015
Incident date: Dec 17, 2015
"TAKATA RECALL" PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH 158,000 MILES ON IT. OWNED FOR ONE MONTH. BARELY DRIVING EVEN 12 MILES A DAY AS I HAVE BEEN LAID OFF FROM JOB. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, SITTING. OPENED THE REAR LIFT GATE TO RETRIEVE GROCERIES AND CLOSED GATE. REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT INTO A MILLION PIE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 10, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. TOOK IT TO A GARAGE, WAS TOLD IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STALLED. FOUND ELEVEN (11) SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SITE! PERHAPS THERE IS SOME VALIDITY TO THE COMPLAINTS. ALL PARTS OF THE VEHICLE RELATED TO SAFE DRIVING WERE RENDER... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 10, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. TOOK IT TO A GARAGE, WAS TOLD IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STALLED. FOUND ELEVEN (11) SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SITE! PERHAPS THERE IS SOME VALIDITY TO THE COMPLAINTS. ALL PARTS OF THE VEHICLE RELATED TO SAFE DRIVING WERE RENDER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 10, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. TOOK IT TO A GARAGE, WAS TOLD IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT STALLED. FOUND ELEVEN (11) SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SITE! PERHAPS THERE IS SOME VALIDITY TO THE COMPLAINTS. ALL PARTS OF THE VEHICLE RELATED TO SAFE DRIVING WERE RENDER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 28, 2015
Incident date: Apr 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE LEAVING A DRIVE-THRU, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, NECK, AND SPINE WHIC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2010
MY TRANSMISSION WENT ONLY AFTER 1 YEAR OF HAVING CAR, SPEND OFVER $3,000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING AGAIN. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I DON'T EVEN DRIVE THAT MUCH.
ENGINE
Jun 26, 2015
Incident date: Jun 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMAT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 2, 2015
Incident date: Apr 2, 2015
I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 30 MPH DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. WITHOUT WARNING, ALL THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH FLASHED, AND MY VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. VERY SCARY. NO MORE POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, WHILE COASTING THROUGH A NEIGHBORHOOD. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, TURNED THE KEY OFF, BACK ON A... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
TRANSMISSION JERKS . HAVE THAT CRACK IN MIDDLE LIFT GATE AROUND EMBLEM LIKE I SEE EVERYBODY HAS . LIFT GATE WINDOW BOLTS RUSTED AND ONE BROKE IN HALF ON THE DRIVER SIDE BACK LIFT GATE AT TOP BACK WINDOW IT CRACKED IN HALF DIDN'T KNOW THAT WHEN I NOTICED MY WARNING LIGHT SAYING HATCH WAS OPEN I D... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 12, 2014
Incident date: Oct 22, 2014
WHEN I CLOSED MY HATCH ON THE BACK OF MY MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT THERE WAS A CRACK. ALSO I HAVE NOTICED IT ON OTHER VEHICLE'S LIKE MINE AND FORD EXPLORER'S. AND I DON'T THINK IT SHOULD THAT ESPECIALLY ON TWO DIFFERENT KINDS OF VEHICLES AND ON ALOT OF THEM ALMOST EVERYONE I GET BEHIND IS LIKE THAT. ... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 21, 2014
Incident date: Oct 5, 2014
AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE JUST DIED; ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND AS I WAS LOSING SPEED I PULLED OVER TO CURB THE BEST I COULD. RESTARTED CAR AND IT SEEMED TO RUN FINE BUT HAPPENED AGAIN 20 MINUTES LATER. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED 2 OTHER TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 10,000 MILES OF DRIVING. *TR
VISIBILITY
Oct 20, 2014
Incident date: Oct 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFT GATE HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED TO KEEP THE GLASS UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND BOTH LIFT GATE GLASS HINGES WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01I010000 (VISIB... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Oct 20, 2014
Incident date: Oct 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFT GATE HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED TO KEEP THE GLASS UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND BOTH LIFT GATE GLASS HINGES WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01I010000 (VISIB... Read more
STEERING
Aug 29, 2014
Incident date: Aug 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: Jul 3, 2014
THE ENGINE HAS SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING USING CRUISE CONTROL. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND RESTART IT.. THE SECOND TIME I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED IT WHILE MOVING. I AM AFRAID TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL NOW - IF THERE HAD BEEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC WE WOULD'VE HAD... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: Jul 3, 2014
THE ENGINE HAS SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING USING CRUISE CONTROL. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND RESTART IT.. THE SECOND TIME I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED IT WHILE MOVING. I AM AFRAID TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL NOW - IF THERE HAD BEEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC WE WOULD'VE HAD... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 16, 2014
Incident date: Mar 16, 2014
THERE IS A CRACK IN THE LIFT GATE WHICH OCCURRED OVER TIME FOR NO APPARENT REASON AS THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR COLLISION OF ANY KIND WITH MY MOUNTAINEER. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS. THE MERCURY DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED AND SERVICED MY MOUNTAINEER ARE OUT OF BUSIN... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 6, 2013
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HEATING FAILURE AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE HEATING UNIT WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE HEAT TEMPERATURE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 4, 2013
Incident date: Oct 15, 2012
TWO PROBLEMS...FIRST WHENEVER I SHIFT INTO REVERSE THERE IS A HESITATION AND IT TAKES LONGER THAN IT SHOULD TO REVERSE. IM ALSO EXPERIENCING A JERK BEFORE I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. SECOND ..THE BACK OF MY LIFT HAS A CRACK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW TO THE MERCURY SYMBOL AND THEN IT CONTINUES DOW... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 4, 2013
Incident date: Oct 15, 2012
TWO PROBLEMS...FIRST WHENEVER I SHIFT INTO REVERSE THERE IS A HESITATION AND IT TAKES LONGER THAN IT SHOULD TO REVERSE. IM ALSO EXPERIENCING A JERK BEFORE I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. SECOND ..THE BACK OF MY LIFT HAS A CRACK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW TO THE MERCURY SYMBOL AND THEN IT CONTINUES DOW... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 11, 2013
Incident date: Sep 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE LIFT GATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 2, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2007
I BOUGHT THIS SUV CASH FROM A DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD NO DAMAGES! I HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL PAPERWORK STATING NO DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. I PAID 14300.00 CASH. I WENT TO TRADE IN MY SUV TO DOWNSIZE AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE TITLE ISSUES AND THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. I THEN LOOKED OVER ALL MY PAPERWORK F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 10, 2012
Incident date: Apr 16, 2012
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THEN LIFTED PEDAL, THEN I HAD BRAKES, I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PUMP MY BRAKES TO STOP MY VEHICLE, SERVICE CENTER REPLACED FRONT ROTORS, PADS, AND REAR ROTORS AND PADS, BLEED THE SYSTEM, THIS LASTED ALL BUT 3 DAYS AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN, WHAT GIVES WITH FORD, MERCURY BRAKE ISSUE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 1, 2012
Incident date: Nov 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE EXHIBITED A QUARTER INCH CRACK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR WINDOW AND DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR. AS A RESULT, WATER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE CRACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 16, 2012
Incident date: Mar 7, 2011
SPEED CONTROL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY @65 MPH. SCAREY. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 25, 2011
Incident date: Oct 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFT GATE PANEL WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 14, 2011
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
TRANSMISSION JERKING AND JUMPING INTO GEAR, AND REVERSE, ROLL FORWARD IN PARK ON A HILL. LIFTGATE HAS A CRACK AROUND AND UNDER THE SYMBOL. *KB
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Sep 14, 2011
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
TRANSMISSION JERKING AND JUMPING INTO GEAR, AND REVERSE, ROLL FORWARD IN PARK ON A HILL. LIFTGATE HAS A CRACK AROUND AND UNDER THE SYMBOL. *KB
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
71 manufacturer communications from 50 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
TSB-12-7-4
Jul 10, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE
TSB-08-19-3
May 1, 2009
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
TSB-08-19-3
May 1, 2009
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
06216
Jan 1, 2006
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
0637
Jan 1, 2006
190000 TIRES
LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT
05213
Jan 1, 2006
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0463 AND/OR IC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1201 - FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
042115
Oct 31, 2005
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *EH
051017
Oct 31, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ON WITH PCM DTC P0463, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC B1201 AND OR FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY-VEHICLES BUILT 8/2/2004 THROUGH 4/7/2005. *SC
051710
Oct 7, 2005
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS. *TT
18815
Sep 1, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
A TINY CRACK, OR CRACKS, AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG HOLE. *TT
051016
Jun 7, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
04219
Jun 7, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) LAMPS ON WITH BOTH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 AND P2135. *TT
0537
Jun 7, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
DRIVELINE 1ST ORDER VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE. *TT
04105
Jun 7, 2005
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS. *TT
04B22
May 27, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROPERLY FORMULATED TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT, OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE DELAYED/HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B22. 5R55S/E & 5R44E TRANSMISSION FLUID ADDITIVE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT SUPP
18573
Apr 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK. *TT
05618
Apr 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
05612
Apr 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
DELAYED OR HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS - 5R55S TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 09/23/2004. *TT
05419
Apr 1, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT
0561
Apr 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WRENCH LAMP ON AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) STORED. *TT
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
05416
Mar 7, 2005
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING. *TT
0531
Feb 21, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT
0538
Feb 21, 2005
010000 STEERING
INCREASED TURNING EFFORT DURING LOW SPEED SHARP TURNS FALSE 4X4 ENGAGEMENT. *EH
0539
Feb 21, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL ON AND/ OR RUNS ROUGH/MISFIRE DTCS P0300-P0308 P0316 AND OR P0171/P0174 4.6L ENGINE. *EH
0485
Jan 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED. SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
18381
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OPEN FUSE F2.20 (5 AMP) AND/OR F2.1 (30 AMP) WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT
050618
Jan 1, 2005
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
05262
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 WITH OR WITHOUT VARIOUS DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS AND/OR ADDITIONAL DTCS. *TT
052624
Jan 1, 2005
190000 TIRES
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
052624
Jan 1, 2005
200000 WHEELS
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
05136
Jan 1, 2005
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND AN INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LAMP. *TT
04225
Dec 31, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THROTTLE PEDAL RESPONSE ON TIP IN VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/4/2004 EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE. *EH
042616
Dec 31, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT
04268
Dec 31, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
INCREASED EFFORT DURING LOW SPEED SHARP TURNS ON 4X4 VEHICLES. *TT
04255
Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
RATTLING NOISE - RIGHT FRONT FENDER WHILE DRIVING. *TT
04251
Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
042212
Nov 15, 2004
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER - INCREASED EFFORT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK. *TT
04197
Nov 15, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0172 AND/OR P0175. *TT
042112
Nov 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ROUGH IDLE IN DRIVE. *EH
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18171
Sep 1, 2004
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NO CRANK/NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING (32F/0C). *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
06167
Feb 27, 2007
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MIL ON WITH DTC P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB
061710
Feb 26, 2007
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MIL ON WITH P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB
MERCURY MOUNTAINEER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY MOUNTAINEER across all model years (1996, 2010).
49
Total Recalls
2,657
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
192
Reported Crashes
91
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
MERCURY MOUNTAINEER - Year by Year
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