1999 Ford Explorer vs 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Ford Explorer | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,348 | 151 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 412 | 340 |
| Investigations | 6 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 115 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 44 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–18 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,350 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 370 | 51 |
| Visibility | 216 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 148 | 11 |
| Power Train | 115 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 100 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 97 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 92 | 10 |
| Seats | 68 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 63 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 41 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 39 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
1999 Ford Explorer
1999 Mercury Mountaineer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.