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Technical Service Bulletins of the 1996 Mercury Mountaineer

There have been 57 technical service bulletins issued for the 1996 Mercury Mountaineer.

1 1996 Mercury Mountaineer rear suspension TSB (Bulletin 16735)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2003
Component:	Rear suspension.
Bulletin Summary:	Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1991 Ford Explorer, 1992 Ford Explorer, 1993 Ford Explorer, 1994 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1991 Mercury Mountaineer, 1992 Mercury Mountaineer, 1993 Mercury Mountaineer, 1994 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

2 1996 Mercury Mountaineer steering TSB (Bulletin 16040)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 1, 2002
Component:	Steering.
Bulletin Summary:	Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1992 Ford E Series, 1993 Ford E Series, 1994 Ford E Series, 1995 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

3 1996 Mercury Mountaineer brake foundation components TSB (Bulletin 15249)

Bulletin Date:	Sep. 1, 2001
Component:	Brake foundation components.
Bulletin Summary:	Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

4 1996 Mercury Mountaineer axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 14847)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2001
Component:	Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary:	Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

5 1996 Mercury Mountaineer axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 14819)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2001
Component:	Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary:	Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

6 1996 Mercury Mountaineer electrical system TSB (Bulletin 13879)

Bulletin Date:	Mar. 1, 2001
Component:	Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary:	Information on replacing a gem module on 4x4 vehicles equipped with 4. 0l sohc, ohv and the neutral tow kit.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

7 1996 Mercury Mountaineer front suspension springs torsion bar TSB (Bulletin 00M11)

Bulletin Date:	Sep. 1, 2000
Component:	Front suspension springs torsion bar.
Bulletin Summary:	Information regarding front sway bar link .
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Mountaineer, 1996 Ford Mountaineer, 1997 Ford Mountaineer, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer.

8 1996 Mercury Mountaineer rear suspension TSB (Bulletin 0083)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 17, 2000
Component:	Rear suspension.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles equipped with a 5. 0l engine may exhibit a rubbing noise during right hand turns from the rear of the vehicle. *
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

9 1996 Mercury Mountaineer axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 0083)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 17, 2000
Component:	Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles equipped with a 5. 0l engine may exhibit a rubbing noise during right hand turns from the rear of the vehicle. *
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

10 1996 Mercury Mountaineer engine TSB (Bulletin 14048)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2000
Component:	Engine.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles may experience an oil leak at the rear crankshaft area after service. *
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

11 1996 Mercury Mountaineer unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 8164)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2000
Component:	Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary:	Information regarding pump alignment tools. *
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

12 1996 Mercury Mountaineer engine TSB (Bulletin 8493)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2000
Component:	Engine.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles may experience an oil leak at the rear crankshaft area after service. *
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

13 1996 Mercury Mountaineer wrecker and wheel lift devices TSB (Bulletin 8149)

Bulletin Date:	Feb. 1, 2000
Component:	Wrecker and wheel lift devices.
Bulletin Summary:	Subject regarding neutral tow inoperative after gem replacement.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

14 1996 Mercury Mountaineer equipment TSB (Bulletin 8164)

Bulletin Date:	Feb. 1, 2000
Component:	Equipment.
Bulletin Summary:	Information on 5r55e - 4r55e - 4r44e pump alignment tools.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Aeromax, 1996 Ford Aeromax, 1997 Ford Aeromax, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

15 1996 Mercury Mountaineer transfer case (4-wheel drive) TSB (Bulletin 13723)

Bulletin Date:	Jan. 1, 2000
Component:	Transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Bulletin Summary:	Some all wheel drive vehicles may experience a low speed whining noise from the transfer case.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

16 1996 Mercury Mountaineer automatic transmission lever and linkage column shift TSB (Bulletin 13505)

Bulletin Date:	Nov. 1, 1999
Component:	Automatic transmission lever and linkage column shift.
Bulletin Summary:	All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15. 0 level or later software.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Lincoln Navigator, 1996 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.

17 1996 Mercury Mountaineer automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin 7353)

Bulletin Date:	Nov. 1, 1999
Component:	Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Lincoln Navigator, 1996 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

18 1996 Mercury Mountaineer automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 7494)

Bulletin Date:	Nov. 1, 1999
Component:	Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary:	All vehicles with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of what the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15. 0 level or later software.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.

19 1996 Mercury Mountaineer front suspension stabilizer bar TSB (Bulletin 7360)

Bulletin Date:	Nov. 1, 1999
Component:	Front suspension stabilizer bar.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear while driving, especially when going bumps.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

20 1996 Mercury Mountaineer steering hydraulic power assist system TSB (Bulletin 13440)

Bulletin Date:	Nov. 1, 1999
Component:	Steering hydraulic power assist system.
Bulletin Summary:	Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot type maneuvers).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

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