Electrical System Related Problems of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition switch (seven problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer

The Electrical System problem

Car when idle shuts off in middle of traffic locking break an steering wheel can cause accident happened to me in middle of traffic thank god I was close to emergency exit car shutoff not allowing to break had to press emergency break   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

While driving down the road, the seat will suddenly move backwards to the "open door" position, as though the key had been pulled out of the ignition. This creates a very dangerous situation, especially for people with short legs, as one can no longer reach the gas pedal or brake.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Driver seat moves back to the "easy exit" position while driving! had to manually move the seat up with the side controls in order to reach the pedals again. Could not reach the brake! dealer replaced ignition key tumbler, same problem dealer replaced ignition electrical switch, solution   Read details...


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