Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the body (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Body Hood Hinge And Attachments Support Device/strut problems | |
| Door problems |
Rear door latch is inoperative. Also right front passenger door lock is inoperative. Read details...
No single event led to the failure. This appears to be a structural defect in the rear lift door of the Mercury Mountaineer. The mounting plates for the rear door hinges have failed. Note that the hinges have not failed. The failure is in the mounting point in the door. Read details...
The contact's daughter owns a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while her husband and her daughter were inspecting the engine compartment of the vehicle, the hinges of the hood failed, causing the hood to drop inadvertently. Read details...