Table 1 shows 13 common suspension related problems of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension coil springs (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (five problems).
Rear coil spring failure - completely broken in two poses a major safety problem. Read details...
Loud roaring noise coming from front left wheel. Ford dealership service department replaced wheel bearing as part had failed. After replacing front wheel bearing the mechanic test drove the vehicle and determined the right rear wheel bearing had failed as well due to a roaring noise coming from Read details...
2002 Mercury Mountaineer. In the past 4 years we have replaced the rear bearings 5 times and now Ford motor company will not honor the warranty. Each time the bearings last between 4 and 6 months. Read details...