Table 1 shows three common equipment related problems of the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the air conditioner (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems |
Takata recall air bag light stays on for no apparent reason. . . All the time grinding noises while turning left or right sounds like gears are freely spinning while engaged and driving. No issues with changing gears as far as mechanic says. Read details...
Purchased a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer back in March. Noticed a chirping noise at about 1500 miles when the air conditioner cycled on and off. Dealer replaced compressor. Chirping came back at about 3500 miles, so I took it back and the dealer adjusted the clutch air gap. Read details...
The passenger side hinge that holds the liftgate, cracked when opening it. The screws ar all still attached to the door and the glass, and the actual hinge fractured and splintered off. The glass liftgate is now inoperable and hanging by a single hinge. Read details...