Five problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Constumer stated that there is a whining noise when turning wheel all the way to the left or right at slow speeds, dealer replaced the alternator.
If driving through a puddle right front wheel splashes water onto serpetine belt, resulting in temporary loss of power steering control/ alternator charge, and air conditioning. Vehicle has been checked by dealer, who advised consumer that since there was no recall it was not their problem.
Alternator failed.
While driving alternator malfunctions, causing battery light to illuminate on dashboard. Please provide any further information.
While driving alternator malfunctions, causing battery to go dead. Battery light illuminates on dashboard. Please provdie any further information.
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Electrical Failure problems | |
| Wiring problems |