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1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Structure Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Structure Issues in the 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER

1 structure complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Deaths

All Structure Complaints

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. HE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULT STEERING, BECAUSE THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINKAGE HAD FRACTURED. SECONDLY HE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SMELL AN ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIRDLY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD ALSO STICK. THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. LASTLY THE MAIN BAR THAT HELD THE TWO BUMPERS TOGETHER HAD CORRODED. THE FAILURES WERE DESCRIBED IN RECALLS (98V060000, 00V422000, 00V402000). HOWEVER HE WAS ADVISED BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING THE RECALLS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 157,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 156,000.

Other 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 81 complaints Tires 78 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 36 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 24 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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