2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
7 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
ADD TO YOUR LIST OF COMPLAINTS OF SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM THE ALUMINUM HEAD. THIS IS A FORD MOTOR COMPANY DESIGN FLAW THAT THEY REFUSE TO RESOLVE. TOTAL PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX = $3,372.50. *TR
ON LOCAL STREET AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH. #2 SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT FROM CYLINDER HEAD. IT SOUNDED LIKE A BLOWN EXHAUST GASKET. AFTER ARRIVING HOME HAVE FOUND THAT PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT BREAKING THE COIL AND EXPOSING THE ENG TO A POSSIBLE FIRE FROM THE ARCING. THIS WAS ORIGINAL SPARKPLUG INSTALLATION. *TR
I WAS DRIVING HOME IN MY 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER ON MONDAY EVENING IN LYNDHURST, NJ AROUND THE TIME OF 7 PM. I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG, FOLLOWED BY SOME RATTLING WHICH SCARED ME HALF TO DEATH. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT HAS OCCURRED. I WAS VERY NERVOUS BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO APPLY PRESSURE TO MY BREAK TO STOP WITHOUT THE TRUCK IDLING VERY ROUGH LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL. THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER. I CAREFULLY PROCEEDED TO A LOCAL GAS STATION IN RUTHERFORD AND DROPPED MY CAR OFF FOR THE MACHINING TO LOOK AT IN THE MORNING. I RECEIVED A CALL THE FOLLOWING MORNING FROM (THE MECHANIC) WHO STATED THE #5 SPARK PLUG RIPPED OUT OF MY ALUMINUM ENGINE HEAD. FOR A COST OF $366.00 HE RE-THREADED THE SPARK PLUG, INSTALLED A NEW COIL AND DID A TUNE-UP. HE TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM...
2002 MOUNTAINEER HEAD VALVE BROKE. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER AGREED TO A REBUILT ENGINE AND THE WORK WAS COMPLETED ON DECEMBER 29, 2005. TWELVE DAYS AFTER HAVING THE REBUILD ENGINE INSTALLED, IT CEASED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A HOSE CLAMP CAME LOOSE. *JB
THE FRONT END DASH HAS A VERY LOUD RATTLE WHILE LETTING UP ON THE GAS OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FIVE TIMES. THEY HAVE READJUSTED THE A/C LINES MANY TIMES, TIGHTENED ITEMS IN THE ENGINE, AND REPLACED A MISSING BOLT IN THE FIREWALL. IT WAS FIXED ONCE THAT LAST A COUPLE OF MONTHS, BUT THE NOISE IS BACK. IT WILL BE GOING IN THE SHOP FOR THE SIXTH TIME. ALSO, THERE IS A SQUEAK WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE AND THEY REPLACED THE BALL BEARING JOINTS. HOWEVER, THE SQUEAK IS BACK.*AK
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ENGINE HEAD GASKET KEEPS RUPTURING AND SPILLING GAS ALL OVER ENGINE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT A FIRE STARTING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND SMELLED GASOLINE COMING THROUGH AIR CONDITIONER'S VENTS. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS, AND VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE. *AK
Other 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
89 complaints
Power Train
38 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Structurebody
15 complaints
Suspensionrear
15 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Visibility
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
7 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
5 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint