Two problems related to noises during shifting have been reported for the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer based on all problems reported for the 2004 Mountaineer.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that a loud popping noise could be heard whenever the vehicle was shifted into reverse. The contact also stated that the vehicle would jerk into reverse and a burning odor was present during one of the occurrences. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on various occasions and the contact was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The transmission fluid was replaced on numerous occasions, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2004 Mercury Mountaineer with 64,000 miles, transmission started to make noises, about a week later it would not shift. Shop said some grove in something in the transmission. Had it fixed for $3,000. Later found out the transmission was out at 10,000 miles before we bought it. Also had a 2004 Lincoln aviator with 54,000 on it and had to fix the transmission, shop said there was some grove on some part in the transmission. Very expensive problems with low miles.