2002 Mercury Mountaineer power train problems
144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Body : to much rust, corrosion, on rear of truck other failure or detachment of exterior body like rear gate frame components, and other structural components that may present a safety hazard. Electrical : electrical systems and items such asa wiring and cable on or inside the door, ignition switch…”
filed Jun 18, 2022
“I purchased a used vehicle from redefined auto sales located in skokie, il on 3/11/17. Since then I have spent over $1500.00 in cost for repairs on this vehicle, beginning with I had to get the oil changed the same day that I bought the vehicle because the change oil required light came on as soon…”
filed May 26, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2009Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt
06216 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Power Train problems in other Mountaineer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mountaineer | 9 | 9% |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 25 | 31% |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 39 | 33% |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 19 | 23% |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 64 | 30% |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 42 | 28% |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 8 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.