Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mercury Mountaineer

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine Grinding Noise problems	1
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	1

Engine Grinding Noise problem #1

Problems with radio, paint and rear windshield wiper. There was a loud grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle as well as the engine area, when the noise stopped, a cloud of black emitted from the vehicle. The dealer stated it was normal, because the all wheel drive had activated for the first time. The weather stripping around the windshield was replaced and there was a problem with the power train.

Engine And Engine Cooling problem #2

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving, smoke emitted from the hood and the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileages were 130,000. The VIN was not available.

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