Transmission Solenoid Problems of Mercury Mountaineer

While driving at around 35 mph the o/d light started flashing, error message check transmission and check engine light stayed on. The vehicle started shifting erratically from a start then had problems shifting into gears. I brought it to my mechanic and decided to change, clean and flush transmission fluids. This did not solve the problem. I then went on line to find cures for this problem at Ford motor CO web site and there was no information there . I searched the web for similar problems and came up with over 500 complaints with Ford blazers' and Mountaineers 2002 through 2004 transmission related problems with the same symptoms. . 5r555 solenoid pack. I found a company that claimed the problem is the transmission 5 solenoid pack needing a up grade and this should solve the problem through USA industries in bay shore NY. Purchased this oem Ford upgrade packet, installed this miracle part and the problems were still there. Now USA industries doesn't want to hear about refunding my monies even though I am still in the refund time limit. . Hopefully ebay will resolve there poor customer relations issue. Ford claims I need to have a complete transmission replacement at approximately $2500. 00. I spoke to several Ford certified mechanics and they told me that Ford is aware of this issue but are hesitant to issue a recall since there have been no deaths. . Can that be for real????? is anyone else ready to stand up to Ford for a recall demand on our cars??.

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Transmission solenoids three times, paint coming off, passenger seat trim came off, cracked rear lift gate, passenger front and rear door windows, and driver side rear door window do not work.

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My car is 2006 Mercury Mountaineer in 2007 already the shift had to be replaced as it continually got stuck. One dealer told me the shift needed to changed yet again and now when the car is taken out of park into any gear it wont move it takes about 25 mins to actually put into gear. The dealer said it was a shift solenoid I had it replaced a transmission flush and reprogram and still the same problem the car only has 62,000 miles.

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The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that when the gear was shifted from drive to park the vehicle did not move. She took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the shift solenoid needed to be replaced and the transmission flushed. The dealer performed the repairs and the following day the vehicle began to experience the same failure. The vehicle also made a loud thumping noise while shifting into reverse. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was waiting for them to complete the diagnostic test. The was concerned since the failure was a major safety issue that needed to be addressed. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Have a little over 67,000 miles on vehicle. Driving at highway speed transmission indicator came on, o/d indicator flashes and service engine indicator came on. Transmission shifts roughly from 1st gear to 2nd, and does not have overdrive. Service station ran diagnostic which resulted in 4 service codes: po732, po735, po775, and po1744. These codes were also confirmed by aamco transmission. The result appears to be transmission solenoid pack, along with rebuild of the transmission.

I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, same as the explorer. My od light started flashing and I had Ford service center run the code, code 755 solenoid b, I had the Ford service center replace it to the tune of $698 on March 5. I got the truck back March 5, 2009 at 12pm. March 6, 2009 8 am, same issue. I took it back to the service center and I'm told I need a new transmission. March 9, 2009 I took the truck to 2 separate shops, one of them being a veteran transmission repair shop. Same solenoid code 755 solenoid b. I took it back to the service center and am told that they will replace and I still need a new transmission. The transmission repair shop told me that Ford knows of the problem and it is not the transmission, the wiring harness is bad which causes the solenoid to show as bad and show the code. She said she has had dealings with the same service center and everytime they tell customers they need a new transmission. There are thousands of complaints online for the same exact issue.

Minimal events lead up to transmission failure. Odd shifting when accelerating occurred the day of the failure and possibly several times overt the tow years, but very infrequently. Failure occurred at 74,000 miles of primarily highway driving with perhaps two reverses a day resulting at most 2,000 reverses for the life of the car. The same day as shifting problems occurred several times on the way home reverse gear would not engage and after several attempts would stay in gear for only a few seconds before going back into neutral. Never would go into reverse again. Failure required replacement of the solenoid shifters and valve bodies. This is the same failure that was a cause for a recall of several previous year's, including 2004.

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Powertrain issue. At 79,700 miles, my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer required a transmission rebuild which cost me 2500. 00. Apparently there is a bad solenoid and bands that totally busted inside the transmission. After seeing other reports on this, I wanted to add mine to the list.

2003 Mercury Mountaineer awd 4. 0l. We purchased our Mountaineer in June of 2004, with 22,000 miles on the odometer. Approximately 300 miles into our ownership, we experienced a front bearing wine. Dealership covered defect under 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty. Other defects covered. . . Replacement of the rear speed sensor at 23,454 miles. A 2nd abs problem required a new actuator speed control switch assembly at 28,419 miles. Transmission shift solenoid replaced at 32,075 miles. Driver side passenger window motor replaced at 33,443 miles. Recall on rear glass hatch lift struts at 27,379 miles. January 23, 2006 our Mountaineer now has 42,777 miles on the odometer. We noticed a low pitch noise starting at 25-30 mph and becoming higher in pitch at higher speeds. Our local Lincoln / Mercury dealership service advisor determined we had a faulty rear axle ring & pinion gear set. They rebuilt our rear axle using the VIN # to determine actual bill of sales date, which was June of 2003. This gave us a warranty until June of 2006 thus nearing the end of our 36 months warranty. We regretfully admit paying a $200. 00 deductible the dealership asked for. We drove off with our newly rebuilt axle in our Mountaineer. Our noisy axle never went away. The dealership blamed this due to worn and noisy tires. We replaced these tires at 47,500 miles or 4,500 miles after the original axle noise complaint with no real apparent change to our noisy problem. Our Mercury Mountaineer went back into the shop at 48,300 miles with a noise still distinctive from the rear. Again our local Mercury dealership took a look at the SUV with the service manager riding in the vehicle. His comment. . . Sounds like an on-going rear axle issue. He would check with his district manager about replacing the entire axle assembly this time around. They contacted us by phone the next day. They didn't believe it was the axle, but one of the rear outer hub wheel bearing assemblies. It would cost us $270. 00.

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Both problems happen when backing up. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer,upon putting it in reverse, will hesitate and then fly backwards. The recall solenoid was put in and the problem stopped for about a year. It has started up again, infrequently. Just 1 week ago, upon backing out of the garage, there was a metal on metal screeching noise and a burning smell. The wheels, wheel wells and undercarriage were checked for foreign objects, and none were found. I left the truck outside that night, and the next day the noise happened again and now happened once in third gear. The same burning smell happened again. I parked the truck and didn't use it all that day. When I went to take it to the dealer the next day, the noise was gone. The dealer wouldn't even look at it as "it wasn't doing it at that time".

2002 Mercury Mountaineer - March 2005 - 46,000 miles solenoid was replaced cost $600 - December 2005 - 60,000 miles - transmission light on - in shop now to replace transmission or parts - cost of $2,300. I have four personal friends who have also had trouble with the Ford engine. We had received numerous forms for extended warranty. Seems that a 3 year old car bought new and still not paid for should have a good working transmission. This is a defect in Mercury which should be fixed and consumers should not be forced to pay for this repair or for an extended warranty. Why is Mercury so insistent on an extended warranty? Mercury must know that something is wrong with the transmission in the car.

The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle exhibited a forward jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the solenoid body was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 5/15/cn. . Updated 05/21/14.

I have had repeated problems with the transmission I. E. A noticeable clunk when the transmission shifts from overdrive to low upon approaching a stop sign. Additionally, when backing and shifting to forward the transmission hesitates and slips before going into forward drive. This causes some anxiety when you have to back from a commercial business into a busy traffic way and the transmission slips leaving you not knowing if your going to be able to avoid approaching traffic from the rear. I have reported the problem to colorado river Ford in on at least two different occasions and have had the transmission fluid replaced in accordance with Mercury's recall. However, the problem continues. Subsequently,I have changed to bradly Ford for repairs. On one occasion immediately after a rain storm and while traversing a highway wash, I slowed the vehicle and straddled the center line (no traffic) to avoid any standing water. Admittedly, there was mud residue on the far side of the wash. Regardless, as I exited the wash and accelerated the transmission shifted from overdrive to low gear causing the rear wheels to spin and I went into a broad side skid to the right and back to the left and to the right again, all of which was as close to a near accident as I want to experience. As a retired arizona highway patrolman I will admit that my speed was too fast for the conditions (estimated speed 30 to 40 mph). However, I am also of the opinion that the shifting pattern of the vehicle added to the momentary loss of control. Regardless, at this point the vehicle registers 35,500 miles and bradly Ford in lake havasu city is going to attempt to rectify the problem. They will be tearing down the transmission for examination. This is after they have already replaced a pressure solenoid and the problem still continues. I do not believe the repair will relieve the problem and will result in my taking a financial loss when I trade the vehicle in.

Last December the engine revved and accelerated very high, around 6,000 rpms. Afterwards, the transmission engaged, acceleration lowered and the transmission changed gears while entering a street in oncoming traffic. When attempting to accelerate the engine revved but the vehicle did not move. Attempted this 3 times to no avail. On 4th attempt the transmission engaged and the vehicle moved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer said it was the solenoid pack and an oil additive that they believed were causing the problem. They performed the repairs. The problem recurred in June. Took the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer found nothing on the diagnostic machine and could not duplicate the problem. The problem recurred again in July. Took the vehicle to the dealer and again the dealer could not find anything wrong. The dealer replaced the solenoid pack again because they did not know what else to do. The mechanic spoke of ongoing problems with Ford Mountaineers and explorers. Yesterday while on the highway this problem occurred again while attempting to accelerate. After several attempts the transmission engaged. Called Ford, who referred another dealer stating there was nothing they could do. Called dealer and they offered to replace the transmission.

Transmission shifting erratically on up-shift, 2-3 / 3-4 and 4-5. 5/16/05 mileage 55k. The vehicle was brought to the dealer, issue explained and fixed on first try. Solenoid, 1l2z-7g391-ae replaced. This is in case anyone else has similar problems. Extended warranty was purchased and used.

I began having problems with my transmission shifting hard into gear. As speed increased it would jerk inot the next gear. I went to the Ford/Mercury dealership in montgomery, al. In Nov 03. They told me it needed a computer upgrade that was different from what was on my car. At the time the car was still under warranty. The jerking stopped temporaryily. I began to notice it again. Well now the warranty is gone, I did not purchase an extended warranty, the truck is 13 months old and my shift solenoid is gone. Per 2 estimates it will be costly. But I am also told at the age of my car and miles this should not be occurring unless it is a faulty transmission. One transmission company has advised me that fixing the shift solenoid will not work long until the inner part of the transmission is fixed or rebuilt.