1998 Mercury Mountaineer latches/locks/linkages problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 mercury mountaineer. The drivers door will not unlock from the outside with the key and most times will not open from the inside with the latch handle. I have heard that this problem exists with most 1998 - 2001 mercury mountaineers, ford explorers and ford rangers. In the event of an…”
filed Dec 28, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. While checking the fluids in the vehicle, the hydraulic system failed that holds the hood. As a result, the hood released and nearly crashed the contacts hand. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on that component, however, they would…”
filed Oct 1, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Mountaineer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mountaineer | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.