Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the carburetor (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Mercury Mountaineer


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Fuel filter replaced.   Read details...

The Carburetor problem

While driving on highway with cruise control on, had to slow down, applied brakes, but it didn't turn off the cruise control. Kept applying brakes, and cruise control finally turned off. Had vehicle serviced for hood latch recall, and let them know about cruise control problem.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

My inertia switch was broke , 1st on July 21, 1999 and left me stranded in the middle of a busy intersection. I was told by covey dealership that my car was fixed and ready to go. I advised them I was taking my car out on the road and wanted to make sure I would not be stranded in the middle of   Read details...


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