Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Problems of Mercury Mountaineer

I purchased the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer in July 2011. When I went to take the kids on vacation the car hesitated and stopped on the highway then felt like we were rear ended, very dangerous with the hesitation on acceleration almost crashed. Called the place I purchased they have now replaced the torque converter and reset the tcm the vehicle is even worse and they also have had it for 34 days on and off. Called Ford they said they have no program to fix and will not replace the transmission which needs to be replaced. The dealer reports without a bad code even though they know the vehicle is hazardous they cannot find the problem to fix, I said please just replace the transmission and unfortunately to no vail I have puchased a $18,000 hazard that I only was able to drive for 30 days, traded my other vehicle and gave them $1600 cash for downpayment I just want my vehicle fixed. . . .

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Started out as a good car. At about 48000 miles it started to intermittently refuse to go into forward or reverse when placed in gear. Made sure it was in gear and also would move the shift lever out of gear and back again. Stepping on the gas just revved up the engine. Sometimes it would catch and the car would jump forward or backward. It is presently in a transmission shop and appears it needs to be rebuilt. Large metal chips were found in the oil pan. I was told by the dealer that I didn't have a drive train warranty, they weren't available for the 2005, I only had the 3year 36,000 mile warrant. The transmission shop showed me large chips in the oil pan. Also when disassembled they couldn't fine what was called a needle pin, which runs through the middle of the transmission. With that gone the transmission was gone. This wasn't a normal occurrence. So selves, washers/spacers, gears etc. Slowly were being destroyed. Overhaul kit torque convertor, planetary assy, solenoid assy. , servo case repair kit, and transmission fluid. And all of the latest parts from fords 6th upgrade on this transmission were installed. Ford should have a recall on this transmission. Reimbursement for costs would be nice. But then I'm a dreamer, and believe cars are being built better than they are. After a week or so of driving and the shifting still not smooth and parts being switched out. I was told it would be okay to out of state. I got about 70 miles when the transmission dumped the transmission fluid on the highway. After a $200 tow back to the garage and another week of searching for the problem it was decided it was the valve block. The only thing that was not changed. Seemed the valve block was warped. It was replaced and the car is back to normal. This should not be happening to a car with 48500 miles on it. Ford should be ashamed of them selves for producing a car vehicle that has so many transmission problems. I understand Ford is now on the 7th upgrade.

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I drive my husband's 2003 Mercury Mountaineer it has 69000 miles on it now and we bought it used Dec 2004. When the SUV shifts into 3 or 4th gear it clunks or shutters. We have taken it in to the dealers several times having it returned and told there is nothing wrong. In December 2007 we took it in again with the same complaint and they did a transmission flush. Now when accelerating up to 35 the rpm would raise up to 4,000, like it was slipping. Then it shift into wrong gear. The overdrive off light on the dash started flashing. Next day service engine soon light is on. We took it to dealership they claim they won't know what is wrong with it until they take it apart and it could cost any where from $3,000 to $4,000. We repeatedly took it to the same dealer and they would never find anything wrong and now that the warranty is expired we have a major expense not covered. We ended up taking it to a transmission repair shop where they were very familiar with the problem. The overdrive piston put in at the assembly factory was made of aluminum and is a defective part. So after 1 week without a car, the new overhaul kit, overdrive piston and torque converter we spent a grant total $1,895. 83. This is something the dealer should have fixed when we first complained about it. I can honestly say we will never go back that dealer again.

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4. 6l v8 awd 100,000miles! various transmission problems o/d light flashing one day causing transmission not to shift correctly. Ten minutes later start the vehicle and light not on and transmission shifts fine. Happens on several occasions. Transmission began to slip. Take to mechanic fluid level and filter are fine. Hook up to computer and says various internal problems. Torque converter also began whining and making noise which probably means its coming apart inside. Estimated fix between 1800. 00-2800. 00! several with similar vehicles have reported same problems! also has wheel bearing issues!.

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I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer that has 59,000 or so miles on it. I just had to have the transmission replaced. I now know that this was the first symptom though at the time I didn't think much about it, the car would not go into gear right away when I shifted into reverse or drive. It would rev a little before going into gear. Then it started to vibrate when it would shift gears while driving. Ultimately, I had to have the transmission completely rebuilt,( replaced torque converter, the transmission case was repaired, the seals and bands replaced) at a cost of $3070. 00. I had the work done at aamco so I don't know if the old parts are still available.

We bought our Mountaineer new in 2003. We have had numerous problems, but the worst has been with the transmission. We have consistently taken our vehicle to dealerships for service, but are continually told that they cannot "replicate the problem at this time". The transmission has always shifted hard, but dealerships simply tell us it just shifts hard. In January of 2006 the overdrive light was flashing and the check transmission light went on. I took it into the dealer who told us we had to have the torque converter replaced as they found metal shavings in the pan. We paid over $1300 believing this would solve the shifting problem, it did not. At the end of June I took it into another dealership for an oil change and trip inspection. I mentioned again that it shifts hard. Their tech looked at it, found metal in the pan and said the transmission needed to be replaced (at less than 55,000). Apparently the torque converter Ford sent to the first dealership was faulty, causing the transmission to need replacement. Ford did pay for replacement of the transmission, giving us about a 45 day warranty (as the warranty started from the day the torque converter was first replaced). We thought surely that would fix the shifting problems. No. . . Still shifts hard. If we could sell this thing for anywhere near what we owe. . . It would be gone.

Rear lift gate panel below glass has developed a crack. This lift gate has been recalled but dealer states the cracked panel is not part of the recall. Two dealers have said this problem has occurred in other vehicles. Has not yet been repaired. Also transmission trouble. Dealer said needed to replace at cost of $3200. 00. Dealer charged $80. 00 to tell me it needed fixed. Took to trans. Repair shop to repair at cost of $1300. 00. This month I have also had to replace the idler pulley, egr valve, and the elec rear window is not functioning.

1. ) would feel vibrations during shifts, car would not not shift 2. ) truck rendered undrivable on first incident 8/02, second incident 8/03 caught early. 3. ) tork converter replaced both times.

While driving on the highway at 65 mph suddenly made a wining like song, then stopped accelerating and stalled. Consumer was able to coast over to the truck medium. Then, it was then towed to a dealership. It indicated that this occurred because a catalytic converter was plugged. Dealership was going to replace the plugged catalytic converter part, but was having difficulties finding the part.

The problem persisted and concern with stalled vehicle, serviced and problem still continue. These problems elevated to vehicle stalling, the alternator was replaced, there were continuous occurrences of the battery fail/check engine indicator light, vibration when braking, and the torque converter locked. The consumer requested a new lease and or early termination of the lease.

My 2002 Mountaineer has had transmission problems since we purchased the vehicle in new in late 2001. It has always had a very hard shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. We have complained to the service department during the warranty period and they found nothing wrong with the car. At 57,734 miles we had to replace the torque converter and solenoid assembly for a total bill of $1,438. 00. My car now has 90,000 miles. On may 2 2008 I was driving to town to pick up my children and suddenly my car would not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. The overdrive light went crazy and my check transmission light came on. I brought my car to the dealer and they reported that my vehicle will need a new transmission for a cost of $3,200. This problem poses serious safety issues. My vehicle malfunctioned on a road with a speed limit of 55 mph. I could have been seriously injured by another car since my car could not move more than 25 mph when it malfunctioned. This vehicle has been well maintained and is only used to transport myself and my children around town. We have owen many other vehicles with more than 200,000 miles on them and have never experienced any problems like this.