Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the noises during shifting (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercury Mountaineer


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer

The Power Train problem

Takata recall while my vehicle is in motion, & when I stop at a stop light, it's suddenly shuts off. This has happened several times while on the highway at highway speeds, & on city streets at normal speeds. It has proven dangerous several times.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

My 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is having a strong transmission kick when down shifting and a squicking noise which I think is coming from the break and my dealer kept on reporting back to me as "unable to duplicate" the problem.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

My Ford Mountaineer 2008 transmission is erratic and the traction control light comes on when the slipping is taking place. Braking is also erratic as I feel a bumping while braking to a stop. It is very dangerous as it feels like to transmission and brake/traction control system is about to go.   Read details...


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