Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the sway bar (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercury Mountaineer

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Front Suspension problems	6
Sway Bar problems	2
Front Suspension Control Arm problems	2
Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems	2
Suspension problems	1
Multiple Axle Suspension problems	1
Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems	1
Front Suspension Upper Arm problems	1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

The Front Suspension problem

While driving 45-50 mph a rattle / shaking would start coming from front of vehicle. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information. Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. He experienced difficult steering, because the front sway bar linkage had fractured. Secondly he would intermittently smell an odor of gasoline inside of the vehicle. Thirdly during brake application the accelerator pedal would also stick. Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Vehicle is making a noise in front end due to defective ball joints. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information. Read details...

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