Rear Suspension problems of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer

Five problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer based on all problems reported for the 2002 Mountaineer.

1 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2009

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.

2 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2009

I had a flat tire at the left rear of the vehicle, when changing the tire I noticed the spring was broken in several pieces. I have to see of the dealer will replace it under warranty my vehicle has 90,000 miles.

3 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2006

Leaking rear-end fluid. Rear-end noise (howl/roar) defect not covered by Ford motor company records show that ssm17560 was removed mysteriously.

4 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2004

At 43577 miles I am having to replace my rear-end. This is going to cost approximately. 1500. 00. Also abs sensor has to be replaced.

5 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2003

While driving 55 mph heard a knocking noise coming from the rear. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not resolve the problem.




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