Two problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle is making a noise in front end due to defective ball joints. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information.
After getting my Mountaineer back from accident related repairs I noticed that while backing &/or turning there was a popping sound from the front of the vehicle. One of the control arms was replaced due to the accident, the other one was replaced in 9/1999 & the vehicle is making the popping sound again.