Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (one problem).
While I was parking the car in the garage, I came to a stop about 12 inches from a file cabinet against the back wall. Then I put the car in reverse to move back a few inches for better clearance. All of a sudden the car unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into the file cabinet and Read details...
Disintegration of brakes and rotors at 2,500 miles, they were woren down to the metal. First dealer stated that rotors were defective, but abruptly changed and said it was regular wear and tear. Vehicle currently parked due to problem not being rectified and persisting. Please describe details. Read details...
With brakes applied attempting to put vehicle in park, the vehicle lunged forward and was out of control and struck a light pole, went over concrete barrier onto next street, and neither air bag deployed. Consumer also compalined several times about the brakes. Read details...