2004 Mercury Mountaineer engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“04 mountaineer cluster gauge blacks out then meter gauge flickers. Waited for 10 min I'm parking lot then it comes on. Started to drive then about a mile into driving it shuts down. Mind you my suv was still going but gauges shut down then my lights go off, then my windshield wipers go. By the…”
filed Jan 22, 2014
“I have a used 2004 mercury mountaineer I purchased in 12/2008 it had 53,000 miles. I have done all of the required maintenance oil changes,brake pads,fluid changes, and 60,000-mile service package. I have nothing but problems with the vehicle. The failures I have are as follows: 1. Front/rear brake…”
filed Jun 22, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016Some 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…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Mountaineer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mountaineer | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 43 | 37% |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 5 | 6% |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 33 | 9% |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 12 | 8% |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 14 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.