Seats Problems of Mercury Mountaineer

Mercury Mountaineer owners have reported 127 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (79 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat recliner (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seats problems of Mercury Mountaineer

The Seats problem

It happens every time I drive this vehicle. The ignition is lose, so the key jiggles and if their is too much bumping or shaking the key slightly moves and the seat and interior lights come on now I’ve tried combat the issue with keeping the lights off on the interior and thought maybe I   Read details...

The Front Seat Recliner problem

Seats:front assembly:recliner on my 2001 Mercury Mountaineer 5. 0 SUV. The front passenger seat no longer works. Cannot move it, adjust it, etc. There is a recall for this but the Ford dealership says it does not apply to my vehicle.   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

While driving, the drivers power seat will move to the "open door position" causing my feet to be too far from the pedals. This is extremely dangerous. I have seen many reports regarding this issue.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. While driving approximately 50 mph with the front driver seat heating system activated, and then there was an unexpected excessive high voltage of heat penetration through the bottom of the seat.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the driver's seat moved all the way to the rear seats. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. . . . . Updated 08-24-12 the consumer stated the selling dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.   Read details...




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