One problem related to brake disc caliper has been reported for the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer based on all problems reported for the 2000 Mountaineer.
While driving at 25 mph the brakes were applied but they didn't hold. The dealership indicated that this was caused by the brake calipers freezing up and getting hot which resulted in the seals failing. Rotors, pads and shoes were replaced.