Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer

2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4. 6l v8 awd 100,000miles! various transmission problems o/d light flashing one day causing transmission not to shift correctly. Ten minutes later start the vehicle and light not on and transmission shifts fine. Happens on several occasions. Transmission began to slip. Take to mechanic fluid level and filter are fine. Hook up to computer and says various internal problems. Torque converter also began whining and making noise which probably means its coming apart inside. Estimated fix between 1800. 00-2800. 00! several with similar vehicles have reported same problems! also has wheel bearing issues!.

I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer that has 59,000 or so miles on it. I just had to have the transmission replaced. I now know that this was the first symptom though at the time I didn't think much about it, the car would not go into gear right away when I shifted into reverse or drive. It would rev a little before going into gear. Then it started to vibrate when it would shift gears while driving. Ultimately, I had to have the transmission completely rebuilt,( replaced torque converter, the transmission case was repaired, the seals and bands replaced) at a cost of $3070. 00. I had the work done at aamco so I don't know if the old parts are still available.

Rear lift gate panel below glass has developed a crack. This lift gate has been recalled but dealer states the cracked panel is not part of the recall. Two dealers have said this problem has occurred in other vehicles. Has not yet been repaired. Also transmission trouble. Dealer said needed to replace at cost of $3200. 00. Dealer charged $80. 00 to tell me it needed fixed. Took to trans. Repair shop to repair at cost of $1300. 00. This month I have also had to replace the idler pulley, egr valve, and the elec rear window is not functioning.

1. ) would feel vibrations during shifts, car would not not shift 2. ) truck rendered undrivable on first incident 8/02, second incident 8/03 caught early. 3. ) tork converter replaced both times.

My 2002 Mountaineer has had transmission problems since we purchased the vehicle in new in late 2001. It has always had a very hard shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. We have complained to the service department during the warranty period and they found nothing wrong with the car. At 57,734 miles we had to replace the torque converter and solenoid assembly for a total bill of $1,438. 00. My car now has 90,000 miles. On may 2 2008 I was driving to town to pick up my children and suddenly my car would not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. The overdrive light went crazy and my check transmission light came on. I brought my car to the dealer and they reported that my vehicle will need a new transmission for a cost of $3,200. This problem poses serious safety issues. My vehicle malfunctioned on a road with a speed limit of 55 mph. I could have been seriously injured by another car since my car could not move more than 25 mph when it malfunctioned. This vehicle has been well maintained and is only used to transport myself and my children around town. We have owen many other vehicles with more than 200,000 miles on them and have never experienced any problems like this.