2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER
The 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TREAD/BELT. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindriveline (1 complaint), Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive (1 complaint), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER, potentially affecting up to 13,000,000 vehicles.
Recall 01X001000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
| 13,000,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE...
Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECALL CAMPAIGN: NOTICE RECEIVED FOR 03S04 DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL SERVICE . AFTER A SUGGESTED RADIATOR FLUSH THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED AN INVOICE FOR COMPLETED SERVICE BUT NO RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. *TC
DRIVELINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATED SO BADLY THAT IT FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN APART. TRANSFER CASE WAS REBUILT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. NO DRIVELINE CAN BE LOCATED TO MAKE REPAIRS.*AK
DRIVELINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATED SO BADLY THAT IT FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN APART. TRANSFER CASE WAS REBUILT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. NO DRIVELINE CAN BE LOCATED TO MAKE REPAIRS.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER
Ford Motor Company has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15138 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP. *SLC
7962 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS INOPERATIVE.
13709 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE AND BUILT PRIOR TO 11/23/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP. *MJS
13725 — SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION/MOAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13767 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. *MJS
13807 — SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13811 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L/4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT THE RADIATOR COOLER LINE FITTING. *MJS
13813 — SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD MOUNTAINEER
- 1995 FORD MOUNTAINEER — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD MOUNTAINEER — 8 complaints
- 1998 FORD MOUNTAINEER — 6 complaints
- 1999 FORD MOUNTAINEER — 7 complaints
- 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER (current)
- 2001 FORD MOUNTAINEER — 1 complaint
- 2002 FORD MOUNTAINEER — 18 complaints
- 2003 FORD MOUNTAINEER — 3 complaints
- 2004 FORD MOUNTAINEER — 6 complaints
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