Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension hub (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems |
2004 Mercury Mountaineer with 40k miles had driver side upper and lower ball joint failure. This was uncover during a normal state inspection. Replacement of both joints was required to safely drive this car. Read details...
2004 Mercury Mountaineer has hub bearing defects, transmission defects, drive train defects, rear axle and differential defects. There are thousands of complaints about these components of Mercury Mountaineer and Ford explorer yet NHTSA does nothing. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while traveling 50 a grinding noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. There was also burning smells that came from the rear of the vehicle. Read details...