Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

Four problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1999

Engine manifold is leaking gas fumes into the vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Gasket on the manifold failed. Yh.

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

The manifold on the right side of the vehicle has a bad leak. Yh.

4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

The exhaust manifold has failed more than once; therefore, leaking a considerable amouunt of carbon monoxide which causes passengers and driver to become sleepy.


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