Three problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer based on all problems reported for the 2003 Mountaineer.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. While driving, the transmission failed to shift. While parked, the emergency brakes failed and caused the vehicle to roll away. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines and hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Transmission failed while traveling @ 35 mph, would not shift into next gear.
Transmission failure on a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The transmission failed occurred while traveling on the heavily traveled interstate 295 in NJ. The failure occurred with no warning what so ever. After taking the car to multiple repair shops which included a Ford dealer, I was informed that this is a common and known problem for this type of vehicles and also the Ford explorer. I depend on my car to go to work and I service the car as recommended by Ford. Now I am in the process of repairing the car and meanwhile I had to rent a car for a week. If I was not an alert driver, that failure could have caused an accident and serious injuries and or death to me and other motorists. I think Ford should take responsibility and try to rectify the problem before someone get killed and with the very high sticker price that is associated with these kind of SUV that is supposed to be safe and reliable. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).