Automatic Transmission Problems of Mercury Mountaineer - part 2

Transmission has been repaired 3 times. The last was Jan 2009 when it was completely rebuilt.

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I have just purchased a used 2006 Mercury Mountaineer awd v8. When the vehicle is coming to a stop, the transmission lunges forward as it is downshifting. It feels just like another vehicle has hit my vehicle from behind. This is a dangerous situation since as the vehicle lunges forward, it could hit a pedestrian in a cross walk or hit another vehicle in front of me.

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Transmission problem. Less than 80,000 miles on vehicle. Maintenance kept up to date. I started the car and began to drive away when suddenly it would not pick up speed and it kept jerking. It was not driveable at especially on a highway. Everywhere I went told me it was the transmission. It cost me over $2,000. 00 for another transmission. I am shocked to see so many others with transmission problems. I had no problems at all with this vehicle until this happened. I find it strange that I never had any other maintenance problems with this car and suddenly I lose a transmission. It sounds like a recall was due to myself as well as thousands of others with this same make and model. I was ready to make Mercury my main choice of vehicle but after this, I don't think so. I would love to be included in a class action suit.

I own a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (v8 awd). Everytime I stop the transmission jolts forward as if we have been involved in a rear-end collision. I have called Ford motor company to complain and they have agreed that there is a problem but not to the degree that they would initiate a recall. This is very dangerous and someone is eventually going to get hurt if not killed.

Major safety concern: 2002 Mercury Mountaineer awd, purchased with around 79000 miles, in 2007. A few days after purchase started shifting really hard into 3rd gear, called dealer and he said to have transmission fluid changed, changed that cost 100. 00. Seemed to help some, now at 100,000 miles or so car will not go over 30mph. Driving vehicle in busy traffic and car only going up to 30 in a serious hazard. Ford needs to be held accountable for this. Too many 2002 are having exact same problem. Car jerks into reverse, o/d flashes, check transmission light comes on , hard jerks and shudders into 3rd gear. . . . Come on how many more people have to give up hard earned money to fix fords mistakes??? in process of trying to find a transmission shop to take this heap of junk to.

I went to shift my car into reverse and the stick shift located next to steering wheel came off in my hand, went to dealer and the part was $800. 00 for the whole steering column, the part that broke was a small piece holding the stick, but dealer said it had to replace all of it. Since I could not afford that amount I searched for a used part and everyone said it was very common on these cars and I finally found one for $200. 00 but have not had it installed due to costs. And to add to my problems I was driving on the freeway and the od light starts to flicker and after numerous calls and researching the problem was told that it is the transmission and would probably need to repair/replace and that it is a common problem with these cars.

2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The transmission went out at 66000 mile and 1 month after extended warranty. Called Ford costumer assistance center and the person said she has never heard of this problem. Went on-line (edmunds. Com, carsurvey. Org, etc. And saw one after another complaints about exact same problem. The check transmission warning light first went on at 59000 mile (still under warranty). But I read the manual first before taking it to dealer. The manual stated SUV was up for flashing the transmission fluid at 60000 miles. Flushed the fluid and warning light went away. Six months later transmission warning light is back (warranty has just expired). Found out there is a recall on the same transmission on the explorer but the Mountaineer (which is same truck with different branding) does not. So why is this the case? luckily for me I was not in the freeway went the transmission went out.

I have an 2002 Mercury Mountaineer had the transmission rebuilt 6 months ago been back to the transmission shop 7 times . . . Three times for a synlan pack??or so that's what he (the mechanic) has told me .

Complaint in detail for, Mercury Mountaineer : July 24, 2007 I purchased a as is warranty 2002 Mercury Mountaineer from Toyota of scion in concord, nc. This car was advertised on their website for $11,995 and reported mileage of 51,972. Subsequent to my purchase below is an outline of my experience with the vehicle: I reviewed the car-facts very meticulously, and arrived at the findings noted below with regard to the reported mileage: 1. 11/20/2004 source: nc motor vehicle dept. Indian trail nc title # 771444062507118 mileage was reported at 48,000. 2. 12/15/2005 source: new york motor vehicle dept. , hicksville, NY mileage was reported at 39,412 which signify a decrease of -8,588. 3. 9/7/2006 source: nc motor vehicle dept. Indian trail, nc, mileage was reported at 45,200 which signify an increase of +5,788. 4. As mentioned above on 7/24/08 I purchased the vehicle with reported mileage of 51, 972 which signify an increase of +6772.

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. I called Ford and they have know of the problem since 2006 as the transmission used (6r60) continually needs software updates. According to the dealer, most all of these vehicles with this transmission eventually have the problem but very rarely with the base warranty period, so now all of us have to pay but Ford has know of the problem even b/4 my vehicle was manufactured. . . . . . . . . What do I do, Ford is not recalling for this a shifting the risk of the accident and repair to the consumer. Please help and let me know what my next step might be. . . . Thank you.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. While driving (mph unknown) the vehicle would not accelerate. The mechanic stated that the transmission band broke and was the cause of the failure. In addition, they informed him of a TSB regarding his year, make and model. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Ford dealer for further assistance. The failure and current mileages were 60,482.

When I stop my tranny kicks and it feels like I got hit in the rear. I took it too fm dealer and they adjusted the comp, but didn't fix the prob. It got worse.

Transmission delay and then slamming into gear, sometimes causing the vehicle to lunge forward or backward.

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Our Mountaineer has 84,257 miles on it and the transmission already has to be rebuilt. The transmission shop told me there was nothing that I did wrong or I could of done to prevent it, that this is a common problem with this transmission. The dealership and Ford won't help us because the warranty is up.

There is a transmission issue with the Mountaineer or something that has to do with the car changing gears. My car is only a week old (2005) and it jerks when placed in reverse. Only has 61,000 miles. Other Mountaineer owners have complained of having the same problem with their transmission system.

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Transmission problems started at 62000 miles. Ford done repairs on 2 different occasions two days after the warranty went out the transmission went out and it started smoking out from under it. The vehicle is a lemon!!!! they need to recall Mercury Mountaineers.

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Serious transmission trouble.

The transmission on my car went.

When backing up will hesitate and then fly backwards. Feel of delay in transmission when have come to a stop and going from one gear to next. Is increasing getting worse.

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact started the vehicle and it immediately stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they stated that the entire computer system failed and was replaced. Two months later, the engine light illuminated. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was emission failure. The contact also began experiencing failures with the front passenger window and the frame was replaced. The engine light still continued to illuminate and the dealer stated that it was due to the catalytic converter, in addition to the transmission. The dealer did not know how to repair the failures. The current mileage was 1,500 and failure mileage was 411.

Transmission jukes ahead while traveling on long distances and short. When I let off of brake pedal it lounges forward. It has gotten worse in 2months time. I brought it to the dealer which in turn told me I must wait for a recall per Ford motor CO. I feel this is nonsense being this matter is getting worse!!! what, I have to wait for my vehicle to die before I can get something done about it?!!! bullcrap! thanks teresa.

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Transmission kicks from 2nd gear to 1st gear when coming to a stop. It is intermittent and jarring to the vehicle and passengers. The vehicle was taken in for repair to an authorized dealership. The transmission fluid was changed and the computer was reflashed, however the problem with the shift shock continues.

Bought this Mercury Mountaineer March 2007. Worse vehicle ever owned. Most of the time when stopping I get that thud noise. I feel like I got hit from the behind. When in traffic I worry alot also. I bought this truck in 7 times and problem still occurs. Dealership will not fix it until I show them the problem. I told them it does not happen everyday. With my luck it did not happen when I was there.

I had just gotten into the driver's seat of my parked 1997 Mercury Mountaineer at an auto repair shop lot when I remembered that I needed to retrieve an article from underneath the seat. I got out of the vehicle and knelt down next to it. As I reached under the seat, the car door hit me and dragged me along the ground. I then realized the vehicle was not only moving in reverse but was picking up speed, as it was on a slight incline. I knew I could not stop this heavy SUV; I also saw that its left front tire was heading right for me. I was then a 60-year-old female who had played sports and was still in good physical condition. I did a football-style tuck and rolled away from the Mountaineer to avoid getting run over. The vehicle stopped moving only after hitting another parked and unoccupied vehicle: the pickup truck that belonged to the owner of the auto repair shop. Local police investigated and found no human error or fault; no ticket was issued. Also, while I suffered some scrapes and bruises I did not need emt or hospital attention. I reported this first-ever accident to my auto insurance company, but the adjuster expressed no interest in following up on what I and the auto repair shop owner still believe to be its root cause: a Ford SUV transmission design flaw that allows for slippage out of park position under inexplicable conditions, such as pavement incline and/or motor vibration. No transmission parts were damaged or replaced on this vehicle because of this incident; nor has there been a repeat of this problem.

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I bought my 2006 Mercury Mountaineer April 26, 2006. I started having the transmission problems December 2006. When you put on breaks to stop you hear a thud and the vehicle will actual throw you forward in the seat. It feels like you might not actually stop when it first happens. This happens daily. The fist time I took the vehicle in and left it with them, they drove it and said they did not find anything. January 2007 I took the car back to them and they did dive it and have the same problem. The called Ford and Ford told them there was a recall on it and they needed to put it on the computer and do a recalibrating. They did this and the problem was gone for a week and it returned. I took it back to them and they replaced a part in the transmission, this lasted a week and it started the same thing again. I am now still fussing with them about getting if fixed. They kept it 5 days last week and did nothing to it. I had an appointment with a Ford rep. Last week and this past week and he did not show for either appointment.

I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer with 58,000 miles. I bought this car, so my wife would have something safe to drive. So far, I believe that this car is unsafe. The transmission doesn't shift right. If she were to try to cross a busy intersection or to attempt to merge and this were to occur, it could be a tragedy. I looked through your service bulletins. I believe what I refer to is documented. 10014089. This car is almost new. Ford should pay for it to be fixed. Please force a recall! thanks.

I own a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer mileage 72465. At this time it started to shuddering during up shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. I took it to pitcock auto repair in richardson, TX. They did a diagnostic test and found no codes they flashed the computer to reset all settings and I drove the vehicle for about 10 days and returned it to them who then took it to a eagle transmission in plano TX. They also did a diagnostic check but the transmission had no codes! it was then removed and over hauled it was then found out that the #1,2 clutches were almost gone and the # 3 was completely worn out. The transmission was over hauled and test driven when a over drive light came"on" the transmission was again removed and all items were checked again reinstalled during the test drive again the over drive light came "on". They removed and replaced the valve body test driven and the same problem the transmission was again removed and the following items were changed(# of time changed) valve body (2),converter(2),flashed computer (2), replaced the seals/gaskets (3) and many test drives with same problem! eagle transmission was on the net with other transmission repair people and all of them could not help them trouble shoot this problem as none of them had ever seen this happen! the vehicle was then taken to a local Ford dealer who after doing a diagnostic test told eagle they would have to replace all items again! the manger of eagle had just received the gears , September 2006 and in it they had the correction for this problem with a kit from sonnax with the part number of 56947j-15k, they order the kit and it corrected the problem! all this happened just after the warranty expired. To have a Ford dealer who had no idea or what to do to fix the problem was some thing that I or eagle didn't expect! I was lucky that I had taken it to eagle and pitcock as I could have paid twice what I agreed to which was $2500. 00.

On 9/2/06, I used my vehicle to go to store and while at the store, I had difficulty placing the vehicle into park and needed to shut vehicle off to finally lock it into park. I then returned home with the vehicle and parked it in my driveway. The vehicle then rolled down the driveway and crashed into my house and struck my 8 month old son 's stroller. It caused damage to my house and vehicle received damage to the windshield, front bumper, hood and grill. I immediately called the dealer and was given an appointment to bring it on 9/11/06. After examining the vehicle , the dealer stated that they recommended replacing the brake shift interlock switch since they have been found to stick and be faulty in other Mountaineers. I was told that although this was a safety hazard, it was not a recall and not covered under my warranty. I was ordered to pay $298. 67 for the repair and told that the repairs to my house and the damage to the vehicle would also have to be handled by me. I don't know how something as serious as this is not a recall but it is a known safely defect by Ford motor company. I feel that they are responsible for all of the damage and the payment for the repairs and that they are lucky that no persons, only property was damaged that day. *b.

2005 Mercury Mountaineer v6 with awd was placed in "park" , engine turned off and key removed from ignition. The car slipped into reverse and rolled down driveway striking mailboxes across street.

Of the many problems I've had since purchasing this vehicle, the latest takes the cake. Here's the skinny of all my problems, with the latest motivating me to report a complaint to the NHTSA. Hopefully, something can be done. . Read more...

Vehicle is 2003 Mercury Mountaineer awd/ the vehicle keeps on losing the power to the transmission and you just sit there watching the rpm race with no power happiness at all speeds which has almost caused many crashes re pulling out into traffic. Has been to the dealer and they can not find anything . On going problem x 2 years and is at the dealership now re I feel I'm going to get killed in this vehicle.

I received my vehicle 1/18/2006 a Mercury Mountaineer. On my survey that I returned to Ford in March of 2006, I told them that I hated their " slip-o-matic " transmission. I do not have all the visits documented but the second problem we had was the vehicle would come to a stop at a stop light and then a few seconds later you would feel a "thud" like you were hit from behind by another vehicle. We had the transmission reprogrammed and the valve replaced and that problem seemed to be resolved. But the slipping through the gears continued to be a persistent problem. It is almost as if when you pull out into the highway that you are in suspended animation for 1 to 1. 5 seconds. This is particularly unsettling when crossing several lanes of traffic from a stopped position. . . Like pulling out of a gas station (with the traffic) while a semi is coming up behind you real fast or turning across traffic with out the green arrow and you really have to get across quickly sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. This occurs randomly but yet approximately 10 to 20 times a week. Right now the SUV is in the service center. I have requested the next repair to be performed via TSB 07-13-8 but the dealer is insisting that I must demonstrate the problem before they will repair it per above mentioned TSB. . . . . . . They took my word before for the reprogramming and the valve replacement but now they do not seem to believe me anymore.

Please see the issue about the transmission not going into park properly. Very dangerous. . . . Mr. Mark fields, president of Ford motor company VIN# 4m2du86k73zj05447 I own a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, with 28000 miles on it, which I purchased new from lakewood Ford in Nov. 2003. In 2005, I brought my car in with a few minor problems, at which time I explained to the service tech that the car was not shifting into park properly and was sticking. After having the car for a day, they returned it to me saying they couldn't find anything wrong. Yesterday, my wife took an entire day and rented a car, so that we could bring it into freeway Ford to have them check the transmission again. The service manager oley seemed nice enough in handling the matter but then at the end of the day reported back to us the following; 1) the transmission problem was something to do with a shift lock out and it would cost us $265 dollars to replace and was not covered under the warranty. The warranty issue with the transmission is unacceptable and I would like your team to reconsider. First, it is indeed part of the power train and it is unfathomable to me that any court of law would consider it otherwise. Second, I'd think this is a safety issue as well, and should something happen where the car slips out of park and kills someone, I can't imagine the NHTSA would find no fault upon your company. I frankly was totally shocked at the response I got from the dealer. I've owned many brands of new cars, and no one has ever claimed something as obvious as this (with documented history!) as not covered in warranty. I consider myself a pretty fair person and I'm not one to make a big issue out of something but this is just wrong! if this is your policy, it's now very clear why Ford is a failing company. This is the type thing that will show up on u-tube and just continue loss of customer loyalty.

Vehicle jerks into reverse. Vehicle was placed in shop to have additive placed in transmission fluid to correct the problem. The problem has not abated. The transmission is also very loose. After being placed in park it lunges 3 to 4 inches in the direction of the slope it is parked on.

1999 Mercury Mountaineer developed problems with the windshield wipers, tires, driver's side mirror, linkage on the transmission, check engine light and the airbag light.

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