Mercury Mountaineer owners have reported 38 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I buckle the seat belt and it just comes unbuckled spontaneously when I’m driving. I check to see if the seat belt is secure by pulling on it. It seems secure but still unbuckles. I usually have to redo my seatbelt every 5 minutes. I do not feel like it will keep me safe in a collision Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that she was unable to latch the driver side seat belt because the release mechanism was stuck. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 103,000. Updated 01/07/08. Updated 12/31/07 Read details...
The airbag light will flash, then continuously stay on. Had taken to a certified Ford dealership to have it checked out and/or repaired on 3-15-06. The service advisor stated that even though we have an additional vehicle service contract, it will not cover any safety devices after 50,000 miles. Read details...
While the child was in the booster seat, the seat belt was too tight. When the consumer tried to loosen the belt, it became so tight, the consumer had to cut the seat belt in order to get the child out. Read details...
: the contact stated the front seatbelts would not retract. The dealership installed a modified repair kit and there have been no further problems. Also, the fuel gauge was not reading the correct amount of fuel. Read details...