Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension leaf spring (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problems | |
| Grinding Noise problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems |
Left front side of the SUV was squeaking. Just within a week, it became extremely loud and embarrassing to drive. I brought it to the dealership and they said it's the ball joints which is very common for this type of vehicle. Read details...
Dealer installed Ford towing hitch and wiring assembly. I noticed that the driver's rear side of the vehicle was significantly lower than the passenger's rear side of the vehicle. The service writer indicated that the driver's rear leaf spring was sagging , and that this was common for this era of Read details...
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. Read details...