One problem related to power train driveline 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.
Car was in park - after releasing the emergency brake - I tried to put the car in drive and the gear shaft broke off - could not put the car in gear - vehicle was parked on a hill at the time.