Mercury Mountaineer owners have reported 41 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The driver's side door would not close. The failure began when the weather was cold and then occurred during hot temperatures. Currently, the failure is constant, which causes the door ajar warning light to remain illuminated. Read details...
I was driving my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer on vacation in florida 1400 miles from home with my kids, I was on the interstate 75 on alligator alley when I was coming up on two semi trucks, I applied the brake and instead of the cruise control shutting off it sped up fast sending me towards the semi Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. While checking the fluids in the vehicle, the hydraulic system failed that holds the hood. As a result, the hood released and nearly crashed the contacts hand. Read details...
Mercury moutaineer 2003, the hatch of the car just came down and hit her, she jumped back and the door continued to close and the window shattered. Contact learned that the car door has a safety recall and took it to the dealership for repair. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. While lifting the rear lift gate, the hinge detached and caused the glass to fall from the vehicle. The contact's daughter attempted to catch the glass and her hand got caught between the glass and the bumper. Read details...