Steering Related Problems of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (three problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercury Mountaineer


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer

The Steering problem

1) front wheel bearing hub assembly failure resulting in unsafe​ undriveable (this has been repeatedly​ reported by vehicle owners regardless of vehicles milage) failure accured while slowing down for a stoplight after exiting a parking lot of a restaurant 2) lift hatch   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

I attempted to put my vehicle in reverse so I could pull out of a parking space. When I did this, the transmission level broke right off. The vehicle, since it is full-time awd, cannot be moved or towed since all the wheels are engaged in park.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

Right rear coil spring failure. A 5 inch long piece of coil spring was found under the vehicle on the driveway. Inspection confirmed the spring had failed. The vehicle has no crash or damage history. The broken piece of spring was corroded at both ends , indicating it was cracked for a significant   Read details...


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