Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
The automatic locks do not work on all the doors. I've had these locks worked on, but they continue to not work. This is a safety issue, as the doors will not open at all. The driver's side rear door will not open when you try the auto-locks, and the lock cannot be manually pulled up, thus leaving the rear-seated occupant trapped in the car. This often times with the front passenger as well. It also happens with the rear hatch.
Consumer complaining about a design of interior equipment, the cup holder is too shallow and the vehicle does not contain ashtrays, these design issues could be hazardous.
Local news media reported problems with this tire. I've been unable to reach firestone dist. Hdqts and was put on hold twice with NHTSA with no answer. Local tire dealer didn't satisfy question about inspection. Worried about problems in the future. No mentioned safety defect, wants . Wants information concerning tire separation. ( dot number: tire size: 16 ).