1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Suspensionfront Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
6 suspensionfront complaints have 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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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
#8003541
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WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH A RATTLE / SHAKING WOULD START COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
#8003337
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WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A LOUD THUMPING NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE.*AK
#747330
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I WAS ONE OF THE FORTUNATE FORMER OWNERS OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. ON JANUARY 28,2000 I VISITED A LOCAL TIRE KINGDOM INC TIRE DEALERSHIP IN CLEARWATER FLORIDA FOR A POSSIBLE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCING BECAUSE I WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A VIBRATION IN MY FRONT END OF MY 97 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING @ 60-70MPH AT THE TIME I HAD 34K MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN THE MECHANIC STARTED WORKING ON MY CAR HE BEGAN REMOVING THE TIRES FROM MY SUV TO ROTATE AND BALANCE MY TIRES. HE NOTICED THAT TWO OF MY TIRES HAD SIGNS OF BELT SEPARATION AND THE TIRES WERE NO LONGER USABLE. I ACTUALLY WITNESS THE CONDITION OF THESE TIRES . IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE TIRES BE REPLACED. WHICH I IMMEDIATELY APPROVED THEM TO DO. I ACTUALLY REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. AT A COST OF APPROX. $400.00. AS WE ALL...
#524615
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VEHICLE DRIFTS TO RIGHT, REPAIR ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES, INSTALL CAMBER CASTER AND TOE WERE OFF SPECS, REPLACE FRONT POWER STEERING PURGE.
#523907
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VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND HAS BEEN SERVICED SIX SEPARATE TIMES SINCE MAY, 1997. *AK
#517172
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FRONT END MISALIGNED, CAUSING VEICLE TO PUL TO THE RIGHT.
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
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
Structure
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