Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems |
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.