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Mar 27, 2025 Structure

The contact's daughter owns a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while her husband and her daughter were inspecting the engine compartment of the vehicle, the hinges of the hood failed, causing the hood to drop inadvertently. The contact's husband sustained a laceration on the arm but...

Mar 27, 2025 Structure

The contact's daughter owns a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while her husband and her daughter were inspecting the engine compartment of the vehicle, the hinges of the hood failed, causing the hood to drop inadvertently. The contact's husband sustained a laceration on the arm but...

Nov 13, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I unlocked my vehicle, put the key in the ignition and it made a noise, then immediately after that failure to start, everything stopped working. No lights, will not lock doors, no clicking sound as if it were a dead battery.

Nov 13, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I unlocked my vehicle, put the key in the ignition and it made a noise, then immediately after that failure to start, everything stopped working. No lights, will not lock doors, no clicking sound as if it were a dead battery.

Dec 9, 2019 Power Train 160,538 mi

THE O/D LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND IT DOESN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC ITS VARY DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS PLEASE ADDRESS THIS ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION

Dec 9, 2019 Power Train 160,538 mi

THE O/D LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND IT DOESN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC ITS VARY DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS PLEASE ADDRESS THIS ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION

Oct 19, 2018 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS GRADUALLY BECAME DIM AND SHUT OFF. AFTER THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED BACK ON AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE...

Oct 19, 2018 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS GRADUALLY BECAME DIM AND SHUT OFF. AFTER THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED BACK ON AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE...

Mar 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 153,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK(APPROX 12 MILES) AND DECIDED I'D TRY OUT THE CRUISE CONTROL IN MY NEWLY ACQUIRED 2000 MOUNTAINEER 302 AWD. THE FIRST PART OF THE COMMUTE IS WHAT I WOULD CONSIDER HARMLESS AND A VERY SAFE STRETCH TO TEST OUT THIS FEATURE SO I PRESS THE CRUISE BUTTON TO SET MY SPEED AT T...

Mar 16, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 153,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK(APPROX 12 MILES) AND DECIDED I'D TRY OUT THE CRUISE CONTROL IN MY NEWLY ACQUIRED 2000 MOUNTAINEER 302 AWD. THE FIRST PART OF THE COMMUTE IS WHAT I WOULD CONSIDER HARMLESS AND A VERY SAFE STRETCH TO TEST OUT THIS FEATURE SO I PRESS THE CRUISE BUTTON TO SET MY SPEED AT T...

Mar 11, 2016 Structure 101,489 mi

REAR DOOR LATCH IS INOPERATIVE. ALSO RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.

Mar 11, 2016 Electrical System 101,489 mi

REAR DOOR LATCH IS INOPERATIVE. ALSO RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.

Mar 11, 2016 Unknown Or Other 101,489 mi

REAR DOOR LATCH IS INOPERATIVE. ALSO RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.

Mar 11, 2016 Structure 101,489 mi

REAR DOOR LATCH IS INOPERATIVE. ALSO RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.

Mar 11, 2016 Electrical System 101,489 mi

REAR DOOR LATCH IS INOPERATIVE. ALSO RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.

Mar 11, 2016 Unknown Or Other 101,489 mi

REAR DOOR LATCH IS INOPERATIVE. ALSO RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.

Jul 29, 2015 Electrical System Fire 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Jul 29, 2015 Engine Fire 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Jul 29, 2015 Electrical System Fire 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Jul 29, 2015 Engine Fire 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Nov 25, 2014 Electrical System Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING DON THE ROAD TO AN INTERSECTION GOING 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND GOT MY FAMILY OUT THE CAR BEFORE THE ELECTRICAL WAS COMPLETELY FRIED. I TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH TWO EXTINGUISHERS AND HELP FROM FELLOW BYSTANDERS. THE...

Nov 25, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING DON THE ROAD TO AN INTERSECTION GOING 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND GOT MY FAMILY OUT THE CAR BEFORE THE ELECTRICAL WAS COMPLETELY FRIED. I TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH TWO EXTINGUISHERS AND HELP FROM FELLOW BYSTANDERS. THE...

Nov 25, 2014 Engine Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING DON THE ROAD TO AN INTERSECTION GOING 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND GOT MY FAMILY OUT THE CAR BEFORE THE ELECTRICAL WAS COMPLETELY FRIED. I TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH TWO EXTINGUISHERS AND HELP FROM FELLOW BYSTANDERS. THE...

Nov 25, 2014 Electrical System Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO AN INTERSECTION WITH MY FAMILY WHILE GOING 45 MPH. I NOTICED BLACK COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. I PULLED OFF TO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT. I PROCEEDED TO USE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNDER THE HOOD, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME PUT IT OUT. THEY DID A LOOK THROUGH AND DETERMINED THE F...

Nov 25, 2014 Engine Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO AN INTERSECTION WITH MY FAMILY WHILE GOING 45 MPH. I NOTICED BLACK COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. I PULLED OFF TO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT. I PROCEEDED TO USE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNDER THE HOOD, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME PUT IT OUT. THEY DID A LOOK THROUGH AND DETERMINED THE F...

Nov 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO AN INTERSECTION WITH MY FAMILY WHILE GOING 45 MPH. I NOTICED BLACK COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. I PULLED OFF TO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT. I PROCEEDED TO USE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNDER THE HOOD, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME PUT IT OUT. THEY DID A LOOK THROUGH AND DETERMINED THE F...

Nov 25, 2014 Electrical System Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING DON THE ROAD TO AN INTERSECTION GOING 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND GOT MY FAMILY OUT THE CAR BEFORE THE ELECTRICAL WAS COMPLETELY FRIED. I TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH TWO EXTINGUISHERS AND HELP FROM FELLOW BYSTANDERS. THE...

Nov 25, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING DON THE ROAD TO AN INTERSECTION GOING 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND GOT MY FAMILY OUT THE CAR BEFORE THE ELECTRICAL WAS COMPLETELY FRIED. I TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH TWO EXTINGUISHERS AND HELP FROM FELLOW BYSTANDERS. THE...

Nov 25, 2014 Engine Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING DON THE ROAD TO AN INTERSECTION GOING 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER AND GOT MY FAMILY OUT THE CAR BEFORE THE ELECTRICAL WAS COMPLETELY FRIED. I TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH TWO EXTINGUISHERS AND HELP FROM FELLOW BYSTANDERS. THE...

Nov 25, 2014 Electrical System Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO AN INTERSECTION WITH MY FAMILY WHILE GOING 45 MPH. I NOTICED BLACK COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. I PULLED OFF TO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT. I PROCEEDED TO USE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNDER THE HOOD, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME PUT IT OUT. THEY DID A LOOK THROUGH AND DETERMINED THE F...

Nov 25, 2014 Engine Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO AN INTERSECTION WITH MY FAMILY WHILE GOING 45 MPH. I NOTICED BLACK COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. I PULLED OFF TO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT. I PROCEEDED TO USE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNDER THE HOOD, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME PUT IT OUT. THEY DID A LOOK THROUGH AND DETERMINED THE F...

Nov 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 183,345 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO AN INTERSECTION WITH MY FAMILY WHILE GOING 45 MPH. I NOTICED BLACK COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. I PULLED OFF TO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT. I PROCEEDED TO USE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNDER THE HOOD, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME PUT IT OUT. THEY DID A LOOK THROUGH AND DETERMINED THE F...

Nov 14, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERABLE AT TIMES AND TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE LATCH WOULD OPEN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Nov 14, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERABLE AT TIMES AND TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE LATCH WOULD OPEN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Nov 14, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERABLE AT TIMES AND TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE LATCH WOULD OPEN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Nov 14, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS BECAME INOPERABLE AT TIMES AND TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE LATCH WOULD OPEN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Oct 17, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE BEFORE IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CON...

Oct 17, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE BEFORE IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CON...

Jun 13, 2014 Electrical System Fire 199,000 mi

I AM DISABLE ON JUNE 11, 2014 I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH AND SUDDENLY FLAMES GUSHED FROM THE DASH I STOPPED THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF FIRE WIPPED MY RIGHT SIDE AND I BROKE MY ANKLE TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. *JS

Jun 13, 2014 Electrical System Fire 199,000 mi

I AM DISABLE ON JUNE 11, 2014 I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH AND SUDDENLY FLAMES GUSHED FROM THE DASH I STOPPED THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF FIRE WIPPED MY RIGHT SIDE AND I BROKE MY ANKLE TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. *JS

Dec 2, 2013 Structure

WATER LEAKAGE IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE IS A HEALTH HAZARD DUE TO MOLD ISSUES, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN. SICKNESS FROM MOLD CAN BE A LIFELONG AFFLICTION. IT IS A HEALTH SAFETY ISSUE. WATER LEAKING INTO THE INTERIOR OF A CAR, WHETHER BY DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLY OR DEFECTIVE DESIGN, SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. IT SEE...

Dec 2, 2013 Structure

WATER LEAKAGE IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE IS A HEALTH HAZARD DUE TO MOLD ISSUES, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN. SICKNESS FROM MOLD CAN BE A LIFELONG AFFLICTION. IT IS A HEALTH SAFETY ISSUE. WATER LEAKING INTO THE INTERIOR OF A CAR, WHETHER BY DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLY OR DEFECTIVE DESIGN, SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. IT SEE...

May 2, 2013 Engine Fire 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S I...

May 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S I...

May 2, 2013 Engine Fire 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S I...

May 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S I...

Aug 28, 2012 Service Brakes 142,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT I HAVE HAD FOR 2YRS. NOW. I KEEP UP THE MAINTENANCE ON THIS CAR. I KEEP THE OIL CHANGED TIRES ROTATED, BRAKES FIXED, PASS THE EMISSION TEST EVERY YEAR SINCE PURCHASING IT. I'VE HAD THIS SQUEALING HIGH PITCH GRINDING NOISE COMIN FROM THE REAR TIRES.IT IS VERY LO...

Aug 28, 2012 Wheels 142,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT I HAVE HAD FOR 2YRS. NOW. I KEEP UP THE MAINTENANCE ON THIS CAR. I KEEP THE OIL CHANGED TIRES ROTATED, BRAKES FIXED, PASS THE EMISSION TEST EVERY YEAR SINCE PURCHASING IT. I'VE HAD THIS SQUEALING HIGH PITCH GRINDING NOISE COMIN FROM THE REAR TIRES.IT IS VERY LO...

Aug 28, 2012 Service Brakes 142,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT I HAVE HAD FOR 2YRS. NOW. I KEEP UP THE MAINTENANCE ON THIS CAR. I KEEP THE OIL CHANGED TIRES ROTATED, BRAKES FIXED, PASS THE EMISSION TEST EVERY YEAR SINCE PURCHASING IT. I'VE HAD THIS SQUEALING HIGH PITCH GRINDING NOISE COMIN FROM THE REAR TIRES.IT IS VERY LO...

Aug 28, 2012 Wheels 142,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT I HAVE HAD FOR 2YRS. NOW. I KEEP UP THE MAINTENANCE ON THIS CAR. I KEEP THE OIL CHANGED TIRES ROTATED, BRAKES FIXED, PASS THE EMISSION TEST EVERY YEAR SINCE PURCHASING IT. I'VE HAD THIS SQUEALING HIGH PITCH GRINDING NOISE COMIN FROM THE REAR TIRES.IT IS VERY LO...

May 25, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 132,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT LIGHTING. FUSE WAS BLOWN, REPLACED FUSE, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, THEN POOF OF SMOKE AT FUSE INSIDE, AND UNDER HOOD SMOKE CONTINUED FOR 2 MINUTES. FOUND CONNECTOR FOR SWITCH ON MASTER CYLINDER WAS MELTED AND SWITCH IS STILL BAD. DISCONNECTED CONNECTOR FROM SHORTED SWITCH CAUSING...

May 25, 2012 Service Brakes Fire 132,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT LIGHTING. FUSE WAS BLOWN, REPLACED FUSE, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, THEN POOF OF SMOKE AT FUSE INSIDE, AND UNDER HOOD SMOKE CONTINUED FOR 2 MINUTES. FOUND CONNECTOR FOR SWITCH ON MASTER CYLINDER WAS MELTED AND SWITCH IS STILL BAD. DISCONNECTED CONNECTOR FROM SHORTED SWITCH CAUSING...

May 25, 2012 Exterior Lighting Fire 132,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT LIGHTING. FUSE WAS BLOWN, REPLACED FUSE, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, THEN POOF OF SMOKE AT FUSE INSIDE, AND UNDER HOOD SMOKE CONTINUED FOR 2 MINUTES. FOUND CONNECTOR FOR SWITCH ON MASTER CYLINDER WAS MELTED AND SWITCH IS STILL BAD. DISCONNECTED CONNECTOR FROM SHORTED SWITCH CAUSING...

May 25, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 132,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT LIGHTING. FUSE WAS BLOWN, REPLACED FUSE, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, THEN POOF OF SMOKE AT FUSE INSIDE, AND UNDER HOOD SMOKE CONTINUED FOR 2 MINUTES. FOUND CONNECTOR FOR SWITCH ON MASTER CYLINDER WAS MELTED AND SWITCH IS STILL BAD. DISCONNECTED CONNECTOR FROM SHORTED SWITCH CAUSING...

May 25, 2012 Service Brakes Fire 132,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT LIGHTING. FUSE WAS BLOWN, REPLACED FUSE, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, THEN POOF OF SMOKE AT FUSE INSIDE, AND UNDER HOOD SMOKE CONTINUED FOR 2 MINUTES. FOUND CONNECTOR FOR SWITCH ON MASTER CYLINDER WAS MELTED AND SWITCH IS STILL BAD. DISCONNECTED CONNECTOR FROM SHORTED SWITCH CAUSING...

May 25, 2012 Exterior Lighting Fire 132,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT LIGHTING. FUSE WAS BLOWN, REPLACED FUSE, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, THEN POOF OF SMOKE AT FUSE INSIDE, AND UNDER HOOD SMOKE CONTINUED FOR 2 MINUTES. FOUND CONNECTOR FOR SWITCH ON MASTER CYLINDER WAS MELTED AND SWITCH IS STILL BAD. DISCONNECTED CONNECTOR FROM SHORTED SWITCH CAUSING...

Mar 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE I WAS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, I CAME TO A STOP ABOUT 12 INCHES FROM A FILE CABINET AGAINST THE BACK WALL. THEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO MOVE BACK A FEW INCHES FOR BETTER CLEARANCE. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE FILE CABINET AND TOTALE...

Mar 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE I WAS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, I CAME TO A STOP ABOUT 12 INCHES FROM A FILE CABINET AGAINST THE BACK WALL. THEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO MOVE BACK A FEW INCHES FOR BETTER CLEARANCE. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE FILE CABINET AND TOTALE...

Mar 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE I WAS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, I CAME TO A STOP ABOUT 12 INCHES FROM A FILE CABINET AGAINST THE BACK WALL. THEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO MOVE BACK A FEW INCHES FOR BETTER CLEARANCE. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE FILE CABINET AND TOTALE...

Mar 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE I WAS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, I CAME TO A STOP ABOUT 12 INCHES FROM A FILE CABINET AGAINST THE BACK WALL. THEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO MOVE BACK A FEW INCHES FOR BETTER CLEARANCE. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE FILE CABINET AND TOTALE...

Dec 27, 2011 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY FORTY-FIVE MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE...

Dec 27, 2011 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY FORTY-FIVE MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE...

Oct 18, 2011 Seats 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT FRACTURED AND COLLAPSED BACKWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOU...

Oct 18, 2011 Seats 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT FRACTURED AND COLLAPSED BACKWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOU...

Oct 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON ALL THE DOORS. I'VE HAD THESE LOCKS WORKED ON, BUT THEY CONTINUE TO NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN YOU TRY THE AUTO-LOCKS, AND THE LOCK CANNOT BE MANUALLY PULLED UP, THUS LEAVIN...

Oct 11, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON ALL THE DOORS. I'VE HAD THESE LOCKS WORKED ON, BUT THEY CONTINUE TO NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN YOU TRY THE AUTO-LOCKS, AND THE LOCK CANNOT BE MANUALLY PULLED UP, THUS LEAVIN...

Oct 11, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON ALL THE DOORS. I'VE HAD THESE LOCKS WORKED ON, BUT THEY CONTINUE TO NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN YOU TRY THE AUTO-LOCKS, AND THE LOCK CANNOT BE MANUALLY PULLED UP, THUS LEAVIN...

Oct 11, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS DO NOT WORK ON ALL THE DOORS. I'VE HAD THESE LOCKS WORKED ON, BUT THEY CONTINUE TO NOT WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN YOU TRY THE AUTO-LOCKS, AND THE LOCK CANNOT BE MANUALLY PULLED UP, THUS LEAVIN...

Aug 12, 2011 Electrical System 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH HOUSING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Aug 12, 2011 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH HOUSING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Aug 12, 2011 Electrical System 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH HOUSING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Aug 12, 2011 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH HOUSING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 2, 2011 Power Train 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 70K MILES. IT HAS AN AOD TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN I WOULD HIT THE GAS TO DRIVE. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE SUV FROM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I WAS LOW ON TRANSMISSION FLUID AND THAT WAS...

Jul 2, 2011 Power Train 70,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 70K MILES. IT HAS AN AOD TRANSMISSION AND IT WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN I WOULD HIT THE GAS TO DRIVE. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE SUV FROM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I WAS LOW ON TRANSMISSION FLUID AND THAT WAS...

Nov 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND BECAME ENGULFED INTO MASSIVE FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED WITH NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED A...

Nov 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND BECAME ENGULFED INTO MASSIVE FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED WITH NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED A...

Sep 7, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

CAR WAS IN PARK - AFTER RELEASING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE - I TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE GEAR SHAFT BROKE OFF - COULD NOT PUT THE CAR IN GEAR - VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL AT THE TIME. *TR

Sep 7, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

CAR WAS IN PARK - AFTER RELEASING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE - I TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE GEAR SHAFT BROKE OFF - COULD NOT PUT THE CAR IN GEAR - VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL AT THE TIME. *TR

Jan 23, 2010 Power Train 59,976 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER TRANSMISSION FAILURE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 64,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN POWER FLUSHED BY OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WITH NO CORRECTION, WE WERE TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS SHIFT FLARE, WITH THE O/D LIGHT FLASHING IS COMMON WITH ALL 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS WITH 4.0L V6 ENGINES. WE WERE...

Jan 23, 2010 Power Train 59,976 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER TRANSMISSION FAILURE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 64,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN POWER FLUSHED BY OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WITH NO CORRECTION, WE WERE TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS SHIFT FLARE, WITH THE O/D LIGHT FLASHING IS COMMON WITH ALL 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS WITH 4.0L V6 ENGINES. WE WERE...

Jan 13, 2010 Power Train 70,104 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE HAD TO REPAIR MY TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES NOW. *TR

Jan 13, 2010 Power Train 70,104 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE HAD TO REPAIR MY TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES NOW. *TR

Aug 13, 2009 Power Train

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND THIS MORNING WE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS BECAUSE OF BEING ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. PUT IT BACK INTO PARK AND TRIED AGAIN TO HAVE IT HAPPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. L...

Aug 13, 2009 Power Train

JUST BOUGHT A USED 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND THIS MORNING WE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS BECAUSE OF BEING ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. PUT IT BACK INTO PARK AND TRIED AGAIN TO HAVE IT HAPPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. L...

Jul 27, 2009 Structure 125,780 mi

NO SINGLE EVENT LED TO THE FAILURE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A STRUCTURAL DEFECT IN THE REAR LIFT DOOR OF THE MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE MOUNTING PLATES FOR THE REAR DOOR HINGES HAVE FAILED. NOTE THAT THE HINGES HAVE NOT FAILED. THE FAILURE IS IN THE MOUNTING POINT IN THE DOOR. ONE SIDE HAS COMPLETEL...

Jul 27, 2009 Structure 125,780 mi

NO SINGLE EVENT LED TO THE FAILURE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A STRUCTURAL DEFECT IN THE REAR LIFT DOOR OF THE MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE MOUNTING PLATES FOR THE REAR DOOR HINGES HAVE FAILED. NOTE THAT THE HINGES HAVE NOT FAILED. THE FAILURE IS IN THE MOUNTING POINT IN THE DOOR. ONE SIDE HAS COMPLETEL...

Mar 19, 2009 Electrical System Fire 138,000 mi

FIRE UNDER HOOD WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE ENGINE, WIRING, BATTERY, FRONT TIRES, ALL RUBBER PARTS, BELTS DESTROYED. LOOKS TO BE TOTALED/BURT BEYOND REPAIR. *TR

Mar 19, 2009 Electrical System Fire 138,000 mi

FIRE UNDER HOOD WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE ENGINE, WIRING, BATTERY, FRONT TIRES, ALL RUBBER PARTS, BELTS DESTROYED. LOOKS TO BE TOTALED/BURT BEYOND REPAIR. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Tires 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS TIRES, SIZE P/235/75/R15. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY LOSE TIRE PRESSURE. HE TOOK THE TIRES TO A TIRE REPAIR SHOP AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE INNER SIDEWALL WA...

Mar 16, 2009 Tires 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS TIRES, SIZE P/235/75/R15. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY LOSE TIRE PRESSURE. HE TOOK THE TIRES TO A TIRE REPAIR SHOP AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE INNER SIDEWALL WA...

Apr 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. SHE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE...

Apr 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. SHE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE...

Mar 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WITH A RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED THE RECALL IN AUGUST OF 2007 AND THE VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE REPAIRED. *KB THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL. *JB

Mar 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WITH A RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED THE RECALL IN AUGUST OF 2007 AND THE VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE REPAIRED. *KB THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL. *JB

Mar 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

I RECEIVED A MOTIVE IN AUGUST 2007 WHICH ADVISED ME TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS AUTHORIZED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO "INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM" OF MY 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER (RECALL: 05S28). THAT UNTIL THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED, I SHOULD PARK MY VEHICLE "AW...

Mar 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

I RECEIVED A MOTIVE IN AUGUST 2007 WHICH ADVISED ME TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS AUTHORIZED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO "INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM" OF MY 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER (RECALL: 05S28). THAT UNTIL THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED, I SHOULD PARK MY VEHICLE "AW...

Mar 4, 2008 Visibility 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WIPER WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE ARM, MOTOR, AND WIRING WERE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE FRONT WIPERS WOULD NOT RE...

Mar 4, 2008 Electrical System 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WIPER WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE ARM, MOTOR, AND WIRING WERE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE FRONT WIPERS WOULD NOT RE...

Mar 4, 2008 Visibility 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WIPER WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE ARM, MOTOR, AND WIRING WERE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE FRONT WIPERS WOULD NOT RE...

Mar 4, 2008 Electrical System 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WIPER WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE ARM, MOTOR, AND WIRING WERE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE FRONT WIPERS WOULD NOT RE...

Nov 27, 2007 Power Train 42,238 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 42,000 MILES W/O WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS! *TR

Nov 27, 2007 Power Train 42,238 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 42,000 MILES W/O WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS! *TR

Oct 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER (05S28) IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Oct 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER (05S28) IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Sep 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER OF 2007. HE FELT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING REPAIRED IN ...

Sep 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER OF 2007. HE FELT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING REPAIRED IN ...

Jan 10, 2007 Steering 95,000 mi

MY DRIVE TO WORK IS ~ 14 MILES, ON 1/8/2007 WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE (TRAVELING AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED) MY VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT AFTER COMING TO A STOP I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING, THE POWER STEERING CAM...

Jan 10, 2007 Steering 95,000 mi

MY DRIVE TO WORK IS ~ 14 MILES, ON 1/8/2007 WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE (TRAVELING AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED) MY VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT AFTER COMING TO A STOP I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING, THE POWER STEERING CAM...

Aug 4, 2006 Electrical System 50,000 mi

SMOKE COMING FROM TURN SIGNAL WHEN BEING USED. HAPPENS ONLY WHEN YOU ARE TURNING LEFT. BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS FOR A FEW WEEKS THEN NEEDS MOTOR TO BE REPLACED. STEREO LIGHTS QUITE WORKING WILL COME ON ONLY IF YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB

Aug 4, 2006 Electrical System 50,000 mi

SMOKE COMING FROM TURN SIGNAL WHEN BEING USED. HAPPENS ONLY WHEN YOU ARE TURNING LEFT. BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS FOR A FEW WEEKS THEN NEEDS MOTOR TO BE REPLACED. STEREO LIGHTS QUITE WORKING WILL COME ON ONLY IF YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB

May 11, 2006 Electrical System Fire 102,000 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2WD. CAUGHT FIRE IN A PARKING LOT WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. SPARKS FELL FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE DEPT. RESPONDED TO FIRE. *JB

May 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 102,000 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2WD. CAUGHT FIRE IN A PARKING LOT WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. SPARKS FELL FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE DEPT. RESPONDED TO FIRE. *JB

May 11, 2006 Electrical System Fire 102,000 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2WD. CAUGHT FIRE IN A PARKING LOT WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. SPARKS FELL FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE DEPT. RESPONDED TO FIRE. *JB

May 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 102,000 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2WD. CAUGHT FIRE IN A PARKING LOT WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. SPARKS FELL FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE DEPT. RESPONDED TO FIRE. *JB

Feb 21, 2006 Air Bags Crash 91,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND STRUCK THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A ROLLOVER. IN THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO ONE WAS INJURED, SEATBELTS WERE WORN AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Feb 21, 2006 Air Bags Crash 91,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND STRUCK THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A ROLLOVER. IN THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO ONE WAS INJURED, SEATBELTS WERE WORN AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Nov 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

PUT CAR IN REVERSE, HAD VERY FAST SUDDEN HIGH ACCELERATION WITHOUT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE. HELD BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET UNTI I COULD TURN IGNITION OFF. AFTER LOOKING FOR OBVIOUS SIGN OF PROBLEM (FOUND NONE), TURNED CAR BACK ON AND IT ACTED NORMAL. ALMOST RAN OVER MY SON. *NM

Nov 17, 2005 Equipment 81,000 mi

PUT CAR IN REVERSE, HAD VERY FAST SUDDEN HIGH ACCELERATION WITHOUT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE. HELD BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET UNTI I COULD TURN IGNITION OFF. AFTER LOOKING FOR OBVIOUS SIGN OF PROBLEM (FOUND NONE), TURNED CAR BACK ON AND IT ACTED NORMAL. ALMOST RAN OVER MY SON. *NM

Nov 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

PUT CAR IN REVERSE, HAD VERY FAST SUDDEN HIGH ACCELERATION WITHOUT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE. HELD BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET UNTI I COULD TURN IGNITION OFF. AFTER LOOKING FOR OBVIOUS SIGN OF PROBLEM (FOUND NONE), TURNED CAR BACK ON AND IT ACTED NORMAL. ALMOST RAN OVER MY SON. *NM

Nov 17, 2005 Equipment 81,000 mi

PUT CAR IN REVERSE, HAD VERY FAST SUDDEN HIGH ACCELERATION WITHOUT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE. HELD BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET UNTI I COULD TURN IGNITION OFF. AFTER LOOKING FOR OBVIOUS SIGN OF PROBLEM (FOUND NONE), TURNED CAR BACK ON AND IT ACTED NORMAL. ALMOST RAN OVER MY SON. *NM

Nov 1, 2005 Electrical System 36,001 mi

LCD DISPLAY ON STEREO/CLOCK ONLY WORKS OCCASIONALLY MOST OF THE TIME THERE IS NOT A TIME DISPLAY AVAILABLE. AND WE HAVE VARIOUS GAUGES THAT WILL NOT WORK AND THEN WILL WORK FOR A BRIEF TIME AND THEN AGAIN STOP WORKING. *JB

Nov 1, 2005 Electrical System 36,001 mi

LCD DISPLAY ON STEREO/CLOCK ONLY WORKS OCCASIONALLY MOST OF THE TIME THERE IS NOT A TIME DISPLAY AVAILABLE. AND WE HAVE VARIOUS GAUGES THAT WILL NOT WORK AND THEN WILL WORK FOR A BRIEF TIME AND THEN AGAIN STOP WORKING. *JB

Oct 18, 2005 Electrical System 64,000 mi

OCTOBER 18, 2005 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION NVS-210, 400 7TH STREET SW WASHINGTON, DC 20590 DEAR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: I AM WRITING BECAUSE OF A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MERCURY 2000 MOUNTAINEER....

Oct 18, 2005 Air Bags 64,000 mi

OCTOBER 18, 2005 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION NVS-210, 400 7TH STREET SW WASHINGTON, DC 20590 DEAR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: I AM WRITING BECAUSE OF A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MERCURY 2000 MOUNTAINEER....

Oct 18, 2005 Electrical System 64,000 mi

OCTOBER 18, 2005 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION NVS-210, 400 7TH STREET SW WASHINGTON, DC 20590 DEAR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: I AM WRITING BECAUSE OF A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MERCURY 2000 MOUNTAINEER....

Oct 18, 2005 Air Bags 64,000 mi

OCTOBER 18, 2005 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION NVS-210, 400 7TH STREET SW WASHINGTON, DC 20590 DEAR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: I AM WRITING BECAUSE OF A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MERCURY 2000 MOUNTAINEER....

Sep 29, 2005 Electrical System

CONSUMER LOST USE OF ALL ACCESSORIES IE. LIGHTS, MIRRORS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, WIPERS POWER WINDOWS ETC. THE CONSUMER HAD GEM MODULE AND WIPER MOTOR REPLACED. *TS *NM

Sep 29, 2005 Electrical System

CONSUMER LOST USE OF ALL ACCESSORIES IE. LIGHTS, MIRRORS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, WIPERS POWER WINDOWS ETC. THE CONSUMER HAD GEM MODULE AND WIPER MOTOR REPLACED. *TS *NM

Sep 26, 2005 Air Bags

INTERMITTENT AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON. WHEN I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, IT WAS ALWAYS OUT, AND INSTEAD OF PAYING EXTRAVAGANT DIAGNOSTIC FEES THEY SAID MAY NOT SHOW PROBLEM, I DID NOT GET IT LOOKED AT. IT WAS REPAIRED TODAY....A HARNESS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WHICH I FEEL SHOULD NOT BE CHARGED TO THE CUST...

Sep 26, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENT AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON. WHEN I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, IT WAS ALWAYS OUT, AND INSTEAD OF PAYING EXTRAVAGANT DIAGNOSTIC FEES THEY SAID MAY NOT SHOW PROBLEM, I DID NOT GET IT LOOKED AT. IT WAS REPAIRED TODAY....A HARNESS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WHICH I FEEL SHOULD NOT BE CHARGED TO THE CUST...

Sep 26, 2005 Air Bags

INTERMITTENT AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON. WHEN I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, IT WAS ALWAYS OUT, AND INSTEAD OF PAYING EXTRAVAGANT DIAGNOSTIC FEES THEY SAID MAY NOT SHOW PROBLEM, I DID NOT GET IT LOOKED AT. IT WAS REPAIRED TODAY....A HARNESS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WHICH I FEEL SHOULD NOT BE CHARGED TO THE CUST...

Sep 26, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENT AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON. WHEN I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, IT WAS ALWAYS OUT, AND INSTEAD OF PAYING EXTRAVAGANT DIAGNOSTIC FEES THEY SAID MAY NOT SHOW PROBLEM, I DID NOT GET IT LOOKED AT. IT WAS REPAIRED TODAY....A HARNESS ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WHICH I FEEL SHOULD NOT BE CHARGED TO THE CUST...

Aug 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 46,827 mi

LAST NIGHT WHILE TRAVELING HOME ON THE NYS THRUWAY, APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES FROM MY EXIT, THE CRUISE CONTROL DIDN'T DISENGAGE. IT WAS LATE, AND WE CAME UPON SOME ROAD WORK, SO I DEPRESSED THE COAST BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO LOWER MY SPEED. I HAVE DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE WITHOUT ANY MECHANICAL/...

Aug 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 46,827 mi

LAST NIGHT WHILE TRAVELING HOME ON THE NYS THRUWAY, APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES FROM MY EXIT, THE CRUISE CONTROL DIDN'T DISENGAGE. IT WAS LATE, AND WE CAME UPON SOME ROAD WORK, SO I DEPRESSED THE COAST BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO LOWER MY SPEED. I HAVE DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE WITHOUT ANY MECHANICAL/...

Aug 8, 2005 Suspension 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND MY STABILIZER BARS HAVE BROKEN TWICE NOW WHEN I SPOKE TO FORD MECHANICS THEY STATED THAT IT WAS UNUSUAL FOR THAT TO HAPPEN WHEN I LOOKED FOR RECALLS ON INTERNET I FOUND THAT (FORD CORP) HAD RECALLED 95-97 FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM AS A SUV CAN TURN OVER. WHEN I CO...

Aug 8, 2005 Suspension 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND MY STABILIZER BARS HAVE BROKEN TWICE NOW WHEN I SPOKE TO FORD MECHANICS THEY STATED THAT IT WAS UNUSUAL FOR THAT TO HAPPEN WHEN I LOOKED FOR RECALLS ON INTERNET I FOUND THAT (FORD CORP) HAD RECALLED 95-97 FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM AS A SUV CAN TURN OVER. WHEN I CO...

Jul 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I HEARD ON THE RADIO THAT THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION INTO 2002 MY FORD EXPLORERS AND MERCURY MOUNTAINEERS. I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT SEEMS TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY REFUSE TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM.

Jul 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I HEARD ON THE RADIO THAT THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION INTO 2002 MY FORD EXPLORERS AND MERCURY MOUNTAINEERS. I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THAT SEEMS TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY REFUSE TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM.

May 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 89,600 mi

DT: 4/28/05 BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, FUSES WERE CHECKED BY TECHNICIAN, CRUISE CONTROL/BRKAKE FUSE WAS BLOWN. FUSE WAS REPLACED BY TECHNICIAN, AFTER TECHNICIAN PARKED VEHICKLE, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. TECHNICIAN DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL FROM MASTER CYLINDER AND SMO...

May 9, 2005 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

DT: AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY GOING AT 35-40MPH.STATES HE DID HAVE AN ACCIDENT WHICH TOTALED HIS FRONT END, BUT NEITHER AIR BAG (L OR R) DEPLOYED.

May 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 89,600 mi

DT: 4/28/05 BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, FUSES WERE CHECKED BY TECHNICIAN, CRUISE CONTROL/BRKAKE FUSE WAS BLOWN. FUSE WAS REPLACED BY TECHNICIAN, AFTER TECHNICIAN PARKED VEHICKLE, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. TECHNICIAN DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL FROM MASTER CYLINDER AND SMO...

May 9, 2005 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

DT: AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY GOING AT 35-40MPH.STATES HE DID HAVE AN ACCIDENT WHICH TOTALED HIS FRONT END, BUT NEITHER AIR BAG (L OR R) DEPLOYED.

Mar 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 152,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO TRY AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGE FORWARD WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET. UPON ENTERING THE INTERSTATE; THE THROTTLE STUCK AGAIN. THE CONSUMER TOOK T...

Mar 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 152,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO TRY AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGE FORWARD WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET. UPON ENTERING THE INTERSTATE; THE THROTTLE STUCK AGAIN. THE CONSUMER TOOK T...

Mar 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH DID NOT APPEAR TO BE OIL. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIRS DONE. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING , THE GEARS WOULD NOT CONNECT PROPERLY. CONSUMER...

Mar 17, 2005 Power Train 58,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH DID NOT APPEAR TO BE OIL. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIRS DONE. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING , THE GEARS WOULD NOT CONNECT PROPERLY. CONSUMER...

Mar 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH DID NOT APPEAR TO BE OIL. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIRS DONE. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING , THE GEARS WOULD NOT CONNECT PROPERLY. CONSUMER...

Mar 17, 2005 Power Train 58,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY WHICH DID NOT APPEAR TO BE OIL. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIRS DONE. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING , THE GEARS WOULD NOT CONNECT PROPERLY. CONSUMER...

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,308 mi

OXYGEN SENSOR. REPLACED BY FORD ON 1/17/05. HAS 69336 MILES.11/14/04 REPLACED AIR FILTER IN ORDER TO "EXTEND LIFE" OF O2 SENSOR. 2/5/04 WEAK FUEL PUMP 49804 MILES. 10/13/03 OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. 45742 MILES. 10/9/03 MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED. 45616 MILES. 8/21/03- REPLACE IAC. 43536 MI...

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,308 mi

OXYGEN SENSOR. REPLACED BY FORD ON 1/17/05. HAS 69336 MILES.11/14/04 REPLACED AIR FILTER IN ORDER TO "EXTEND LIFE" OF O2 SENSOR. 2/5/04 WEAK FUEL PUMP 49804 MILES. 10/13/03 OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED. 45742 MILES. 10/9/03 MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED. 45616 MILES. 8/21/03- REPLACE IAC. 43536 MI...

Dec 1, 2004 Suspension

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH REAR AXLE THUMPING NOISE WHEN MAKE A TURN. *BF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OUT ON THE REAR TIRE, THE AXLE MOVED AND MADE A KNOCKING SOUND. *SC

Dec 1, 2004 Suspension

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH REAR AXLE THUMPING NOISE WHEN MAKE A TURN. *BF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OUT ON THE REAR TIRE, THE AXLE MOVED AND MADE A KNOCKING SOUND. *SC

Nov 9, 2004 Electrical System

THIS HAS TO BE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. THE RADIO DISPLAY GOES ON WHEN IT WANTS, IT MAKES TERRIBLE NOISES, RIDES TERRIBLE AND IT DEPRECIATES TERRIBLE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD PRODUCT AGAIN. THIS IS A TERRIBLE CAR. ANYONE THAT WANTS TO BUY ONE SHOULD NOT, IT LOOKS LIKE A CLASSY SUV BUT IT I...

Nov 9, 2004 Electrical System

THIS HAS TO BE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. THE RADIO DISPLAY GOES ON WHEN IT WANTS, IT MAKES TERRIBLE NOISES, RIDES TERRIBLE AND IT DEPRECIATES TERRIBLE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD PRODUCT AGAIN. THIS IS A TERRIBLE CAR. ANYONE THAT WANTS TO BUY ONE SHOULD NOT, IT LOOKS LIKE A CLASSY SUV BUT IT I...

Oct 21, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

MY 2000 MOUNTAINEER HAD 17,000 WHEN PURCHASED. I HAD NOTICED THE DEALER HAD JUST PUT NEW 235/75R15 GOODYEAR WRANGLER R/TS ON IT. I WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. EVER SINCE PURCHASED I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND MY FRONT TIRES HAVE WORN ON THE INSIDE AL THE WAY DOWN TO A UNS...

Oct 21, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

MY 2000 MOUNTAINEER HAD 17,000 WHEN PURCHASED. I HAD NOTICED THE DEALER HAD JUST PUT NEW 235/75R15 GOODYEAR WRANGLER R/TS ON IT. I WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. EVER SINCE PURCHASED I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND MY FRONT TIRES HAVE WORN ON THE INSIDE AL THE WAY DOWN TO A UNS...

Oct 21, 2004 Structure 18,000 mi

MY 2000 MOUNTAINEER HAD 17,000 WHEN PURCHASED. I HAD NOTICED THE DEALER HAD JUST PUT NEW 235/75R15 GOODYEAR WRANGLER R/TS ON IT. I WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. EVER SINCE PURCHASED I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND MY FRONT TIRES HAVE WORN ON THE INSIDE AL THE WAY DOWN TO A UNS...

Oct 21, 2004 Tires 18,000 mi

MY 2000 MOUNTAINEER HAD 17,000 WHEN PURCHASED. I HAD NOTICED THE DEALER HAD JUST PUT NEW 235/75R15 GOODYEAR WRANGLER R/TS ON IT. I WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. EVER SINCE PURCHASED I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND MY FRONT TIRES HAVE WORN ON THE INSIDE AL THE WAY DOWN TO A UNS...

Oct 21, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

MY 2000 MOUNTAINEER HAD 17,000 WHEN PURCHASED. I HAD NOTICED THE DEALER HAD JUST PUT NEW 235/75R15 GOODYEAR WRANGLER R/TS ON IT. I WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. EVER SINCE PURCHASED I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND MY FRONT TIRES HAVE WORN ON THE INSIDE AL THE WAY DOWN TO A UNS...

Oct 21, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

MY 2000 MOUNTAINEER HAD 17,000 WHEN PURCHASED. I HAD NOTICED THE DEALER HAD JUST PUT NEW 235/75R15 GOODYEAR WRANGLER R/TS ON IT. I WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. EVER SINCE PURCHASED I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND MY FRONT TIRES HAVE WORN ON THE INSIDE AL THE WAY DOWN TO A UNS...

Oct 21, 2004 Structure 18,000 mi

MY 2000 MOUNTAINEER HAD 17,000 WHEN PURCHASED. I HAD NOTICED THE DEALER HAD JUST PUT NEW 235/75R15 GOODYEAR WRANGLER R/TS ON IT. I WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. EVER SINCE PURCHASED I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND MY FRONT TIRES HAVE WORN ON THE INSIDE AL THE WAY DOWN TO A UNS...

Oct 21, 2004 Tires 18,000 mi

MY 2000 MOUNTAINEER HAD 17,000 WHEN PURCHASED. I HAD NOTICED THE DEALER HAD JUST PUT NEW 235/75R15 GOODYEAR WRANGLER R/TS ON IT. I WAS NOT SUSPICIOUS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. EVER SINCE PURCHASED I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND MY FRONT TIRES HAVE WORN ON THE INSIDE AL THE WAY DOWN TO A UNS...

Jun 4, 2004 Power Train 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTED TO LOW RANGE. *AK THE 4WD AND OVERDRIVE LIGHTS WHERE FLASHING AND WHINING ALONG WITH AN ALARM SOUND COMING FROM THE DASH. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED, BUT THE WHINING SOUND CONTINUED. *SC THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE B...

Jun 4, 2004 Power Train 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTED TO LOW RANGE. *AK THE 4WD AND OVERDRIVE LIGHTS WHERE FLASHING AND WHINING ALONG WITH AN ALARM SOUND COMING FROM THE DASH. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED, BUT THE WHINING SOUND CONTINUED. *SC THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE B...

Apr 13, 2004 Seats 38,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT LEATHER IS TORN. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WAS INFORMED THAT IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFECT "OVERSTITCHED" BUT THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND RECEIVED A PHONE CALL INFORMING ME THAT "THEY WOULD HAVE TO SIDE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, NOT TO ...

Apr 13, 2004 Seats 38,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT LEATHER IS TORN. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WAS INFORMED THAT IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFECT "OVERSTITCHED" BUT THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND RECEIVED A PHONE CALL INFORMING ME THAT "THEY WOULD HAVE TO SIDE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, NOT TO ...

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING, THE DRIVER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. *AK THE VEHICLE BUCKED AND BANGED INTO GEAR, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHED. *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING, THE DRIVER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. *AK THE VEHICLE BUCKED AND BANGED INTO GEAR, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHED. *JB

Feb 12, 2004 Electrical System

NO POWER SWITCH, WIPERS, WINDOWS, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, ETC... *PH RECALL#00V072000. THE CONSUMER COVERED THE COST OF THE WIPER MOTOR MODULE. *SC

Feb 12, 2004 Electrical System

NO POWER SWITCH, WIPERS, WINDOWS, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, ETC... *PH RECALL#00V072000. THE CONSUMER COVERED THE COST OF THE WIPER MOTOR MODULE. *SC

Feb 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE SPEED CONTROL OF MY 2000 MERCURY MOUNTINEER, STICKS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EXCERLERATE OUT OF CONTROL THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO SLIP THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. IT HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND IS GETTING MORE FRQUENT. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER (SELLERS SEXT...

Feb 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE SPEED CONTROL OF MY 2000 MERCURY MOUNTINEER, STICKS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EXCERLERATE OUT OF CONTROL THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO SLIP THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. IT HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND IS GETTING MORE FRQUENT. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER (SELLERS SEXT...

Jan 16, 2004 Seats Crash

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE SEAT. *CB

Jan 16, 2004 Seats Crash

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE SEAT. *CB

Nov 25, 2003 Seats

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 03504 RELATED TO REPAIRS OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT. THE DEALER PROMISED TO HAVE VEHICLE FOR ONLY A COUPLE OF HOURS, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT DEALER FOR ONE WEEK. *AK *NLM

Nov 25, 2003 Seats

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 03504 RELATED TO REPAIRS OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT. THE DEALER PROMISED TO HAVE VEHICLE FOR ONLY A COUPLE OF HOURS, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT DEALER FOR ONE WEEK. *AK *NLM

Nov 24, 2003 Equipment 40,500 mi

THE DISPLAY SCREEN ON THE STEREO SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS. AT TIMES IT COMES ON FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW WHAT STATION IT IS ON, THE TIME, ADJUSTING THE SETTINGS ON THE SPEAKERS, ETC. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. *LA

Nov 24, 2003 Equipment 40,500 mi

THE DISPLAY SCREEN ON THE STEREO SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS. AT TIMES IT COMES ON FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN GOES OUT AGAIN. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW WHAT STATION IT IS ON, THE TIME, ADJUSTING THE SETTINGS ON THE SPEAKERS, ETC. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. *LA

Oct 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY WAS COVERED WITH CARBON THAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK WHILE DRIVING.*AK THIS CONDITION ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHEN ADDITIONAL PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO RELEASE THE STUCK PEDAL. CLEANING OF THE THROTTLE BODY SEEM...

Oct 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY WAS COVERED WITH CARBON THAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK WHILE DRIVING.*AK THIS CONDITION ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHEN ADDITIONAL PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO RELEASE THE STUCK PEDAL. CLEANING OF THE THROTTLE BODY SEEM...

Oct 9, 2003 Equipment

STEREO SYSTEM CONSOLE LIGHT KEEPS GOING OUT ... IT HAS BEEN OUT FOR A LONG TIME.. NOW IT COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO. AND ITS ON FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND GOES OUT AGAIN AND STAYS OUT A WHOLE DAY AND COMES ON THE NEXT DAY FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES. MY NEIGHBOR HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLE...

Oct 9, 2003 Equipment

STEREO SYSTEM CONSOLE LIGHT KEEPS GOING OUT ... IT HAS BEEN OUT FOR A LONG TIME.. NOW IT COMES ON WHEN IT WANTS TO. AND ITS ON FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND GOES OUT AGAIN AND STAYS OUT A WHOLE DAY AND COMES ON THE NEXT DAY FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES. MY NEIGHBOR HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLE...

Sep 10, 2003 Seats

THE POWER SEAT ADJUSTER BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO TILT BACKWARDS. *JB

Sep 10, 2003 Seats

THE POWER SEAT ADJUSTER BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO TILT BACKWARDS. *JB

Sep 3, 2003 Steering 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD AT 15 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A BOLT IN THE STEERING SHAFT COMING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Steering 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD AT 15 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A BOLT IN THE STEERING SHAFT COMING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. *AK

Sep 1, 2003 Seats Crash 58,600 mi

WE WERE REAR ENDED AND BOTH SEATS BROKE, FLINGING US INTO THE BACK SEAT. WE THEN WENT INTO THE ONCOMING LANE (BECAUSE MY WIFE COULD NO LONGER REACH THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE BRAKES) AND WERE HIT HEAD ON. COMPLAINT #1 - THE SEATS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. COMPLAINT #2 - THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.*AK

Sep 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash 58,600 mi

WE WERE REAR ENDED AND BOTH SEATS BROKE, FLINGING US INTO THE BACK SEAT. WE THEN WENT INTO THE ONCOMING LANE (BECAUSE MY WIFE COULD NO LONGER REACH THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE BRAKES) AND WERE HIT HEAD ON. COMPLAINT #1 - THE SEATS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. COMPLAINT #2 - THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.*AK

Sep 1, 2003 Seats Crash 58,600 mi

WE WERE REAR ENDED AND BOTH SEATS BROKE, FLINGING US INTO THE BACK SEAT. WE THEN WENT INTO THE ONCOMING LANE (BECAUSE MY WIFE COULD NO LONGER REACH THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE BRAKES) AND WERE HIT HEAD ON. COMPLAINT #1 - THE SEATS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. COMPLAINT #2 - THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.*AK

Sep 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash 58,600 mi

WE WERE REAR ENDED AND BOTH SEATS BROKE, FLINGING US INTO THE BACK SEAT. WE THEN WENT INTO THE ONCOMING LANE (BECAUSE MY WIFE COULD NO LONGER REACH THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE BRAKES) AND WERE HIT HEAD ON. COMPLAINT #1 - THE SEATS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. COMPLAINT #2 - THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.*AK

Jul 1, 2003 Equipment 65,315 mi

THE DAY AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FROM DEALER RADIO LCD SCREEN FLASHED BRIGHT LIKE A PHOTO BULB AND HAS BEEN OUT EVER SINCE, THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE.*AK

Jul 1, 2003 Equipment 65,315 mi

THE DAY AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FROM DEALER RADIO LCD SCREEN FLASHED BRIGHT LIKE A PHOTO BULB AND HAS BEEN OUT EVER SINCE, THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE.*AK

Jun 16, 2003 Visibility 30,000 mi

OWN A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE & 4.0 V8 ENGINE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LIGHT MALFUNCTION AT TIMES ("LOCK UP") WHERE THEY WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 00V072000. LOCAL DEALER & MERCURY REFUSE TO ADMIT AND/OR FIX THE PROBLEM. *NLM

Jun 16, 2003 Visibility 30,000 mi

OWN A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE & 4.0 V8 ENGINE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LIGHT MALFUNCTION AT TIMES ("LOCK UP") WHERE THEY WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 00V072000. LOCAL DEALER & MERCURY REFUSE TO ADMIT AND/OR FIX THE PROBLEM. *NLM

May 29, 2003 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FOR MORE ROOM CAUSING DISCOMFORT FOR THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 29, 2003 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE FOR MORE ROOM CAUSING DISCOMFORT FOR THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 27, 2003 Electrical System 85,000 mi

ENGAGING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL CAUSES SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM THE EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH HOUSING ON TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT

May 27, 2003 Electrical System 85,000 mi

ENGAGING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL CAUSES SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM THE EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH HOUSING ON TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT

May 10, 2003 Tires 37,879 mi

THE TREADS ARE COMING APART. *NLM

May 10, 2003 Tires 37,879 mi

THE TREADS ARE COMING APART. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 32,780 mi

WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP ON A DRY DAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH MY BRAKES DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THEY GRABBED AND THEN RELEASED WITH A FORWARD MOTION. I CONTINUED TO APPLY PRESSURE WITH BOTH FEET AND THE BRAKES STILL REACTED IN THE SAME FASHION. SUBSEQUENTLY I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I ...

May 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 32,780 mi

WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP ON A DRY DAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH MY BRAKES DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THEY GRABBED AND THEN RELEASED WITH A FORWARD MOTION. I CONTINUED TO APPLY PRESSURE WITH BOTH FEET AND THE BRAKES STILL REACTED IN THE SAME FASHION. SUBSEQUENTLY I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I ...

Mar 10, 2003 Power Train 50,500 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DIAGNOSED WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE - SLIPPING BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD GEARS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 50000 MILES.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Power Train 50,500 mi

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DIAGNOSED WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE - SLIPPING BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD GEARS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 50000 MILES.*JB

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 37,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THEY DIDN'T HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE BRAKE CALIPERS FREEZING UP AND GETTING HOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEALS FAILING. *NLM ROTORS, PADS AND SHOES WERE REPLACED. *TT

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 37,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THEY DIDN'T HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE BRAKE CALIPERS FREEZING UP AND GETTING HOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE SEALS FAILING. *NLM ROTORS, PADS AND SHOES WERE REPLACED. *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Structure 500 mi

CONSUMER STATED DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL RATTLED AND WAS NOT PLACED PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED NEW DOOR PANEL. MR *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages 3,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE'S REAR DOOR LOCKS JAMMED. PASSENGER UNABLE TO UNLOCK TO GET OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED LOCKS. MR *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Steering 34,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING.MR THE RADIO WAS REPLACED.*JB

Oct 23, 2002 Equipment 34,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING.MR THE RADIO WAS REPLACED.*JB

Oct 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED UPON STARTING VEHICLE, VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MR *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO FLOOR BOARD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED BRAKES. MR CONSUMER FELT BRAKES FAILED PREMATURELY. AFTER ONLY 8 MONTHS BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAK. *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATED DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOTOR HAD DIED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. TECHNICIAN NOTICED VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH THE WRONG MOTOR. MR *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK. DEALER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. MR THIS CONDITION INCREASED TO 2 TO 4 TIMES A DAY. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Structure 500 mi

CONSUMER STATED DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL RATTLED AND WAS NOT PLACED PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED NEW DOOR PANEL. MR *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages 3,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE'S REAR DOOR LOCKS JAMMED. PASSENGER UNABLE TO UNLOCK TO GET OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED LOCKS. MR *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Steering 34,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING.MR THE RADIO WAS REPLACED.*JB

Oct 23, 2002 Equipment 34,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING.MR THE RADIO WAS REPLACED.*JB

Oct 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED UPON STARTING VEHICLE, VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MR *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO FLOOR BOARD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED BRAKES. MR CONSUMER FELT BRAKES FAILED PREMATURELY. AFTER ONLY 8 MONTHS BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAK. *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATED DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOTOR HAD DIED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. TECHNICIAN NOTICED VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH THE WRONG MOTOR. MR *TT

Oct 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK. DEALER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. MR THIS CONDITION INCREASED TO 2 TO 4 TIMES A DAY. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TT

Aug 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISINTEGRATION OF BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 2,500 MILES, THEY WERE WOREN DOWN TO THE METAL. FIRST DEALER STATED THAT ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE, BUT ABRUPTLY CHANGED AND SAID IT WAS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR. VEHICLE CURRENTLY PARKED DUE TO PROBLEM NOT BEING RECTIFIED AND PERSISTING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS...

Aug 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DISINTEGRATION OF BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 2,500 MILES, THEY WERE WOREN DOWN TO THE METAL. FIRST DEALER STATED THAT ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE, BUT ABRUPTLY CHANGED AND SAID IT WAS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR. VEHICLE CURRENTLY PARKED DUE TO PROBLEM NOT BEING RECTIFIED AND PERSISTING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS...

Jul 22, 2002 Suspension

THE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. AT 55/60 MILES THE FRONT END STARTS BUMPING UP AND DOWN TO THE POINT IT'S UNSAFE. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE TIRES AND THE DRIFTSHAFT ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEMS PERSISTS. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE FORD REP. SAY THIS IS A NORMAL PART OF DRIVING THI...

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train

THE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. AT 55/60 MILES THE FRONT END STARTS BUMPING UP AND DOWN TO THE POINT IT'S UNSAFE. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE TIRES AND THE DRIFTSHAFT ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEMS PERSISTS. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE FORD REP. SAY THIS IS A NORMAL PART OF DRIVING THI...

Jul 22, 2002 Tires

THE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. AT 55/60 MILES THE FRONT END STARTS BUMPING UP AND DOWN TO THE POINT IT'S UNSAFE. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE TIRES AND THE DRIFTSHAFT ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEMS PERSISTS. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE FORD REP. SAY THIS IS A NORMAL PART OF DRIVING THI...

Jul 22, 2002 Suspension

THE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. AT 55/60 MILES THE FRONT END STARTS BUMPING UP AND DOWN TO THE POINT IT'S UNSAFE. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE TIRES AND THE DRIFTSHAFT ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEMS PERSISTS. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE FORD REP. SAY THIS IS A NORMAL PART OF DRIVING THI...

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train

THE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. AT 55/60 MILES THE FRONT END STARTS BUMPING UP AND DOWN TO THE POINT IT'S UNSAFE. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE TIRES AND THE DRIFTSHAFT ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEMS PERSISTS. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE FORD REP. SAY THIS IS A NORMAL PART OF DRIVING THI...

Jul 22, 2002 Tires

THE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. AT 55/60 MILES THE FRONT END STARTS BUMPING UP AND DOWN TO THE POINT IT'S UNSAFE. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE TIRES AND THE DRIFTSHAFT ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEMS PERSISTS. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE FORD REP. SAY THIS IS A NORMAL PART OF DRIVING THI...

Jul 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR WOULDN'T START SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TECHNICIAN TRIED IT AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP FOR HIM. THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I'M NOT SURE IF I HAVE IT RIGHT BUT I WAS TOLD THE REASON IT DIDN'T START WAS I HAD THE WRONG TYPE OF FUEL, WINTER VERSES SUMMER. THE TEMPER...

Jul 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR WOULDN'T START SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TECHNICIAN TRIED IT AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP FOR HIM. THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I'M NOT SURE IF I HAVE IT RIGHT BUT I WAS TOLD THE REASON IT DIDN'T START WAS I HAD THE WRONG TYPE OF FUEL, WINTER VERSES SUMMER. THE TEMPER...

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE, FORCED VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL INTO SEVERE ACCIDENT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE PROCEEDING TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, IT LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND ONE INJURY. *SLC

Jun 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WITH BRAKES APPLIED ATTEMPTING TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A LIGHT POLE, WENT OVER CONCRETE BARRIER ONTO NEXT STREET, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPALINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE BRAKES. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WITH BRAKES APPLIED ATTEMPTING TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A LIGHT POLE, WENT OVER CONCRETE BARRIER ONTO NEXT STREET, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPALINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE BRAKES. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WITH BRAKES APPLIED ATTEMPTING TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A LIGHT POLE, WENT OVER CONCRETE BARRIER ONTO NEXT STREET, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPALINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE BRAKES. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE, FORCED VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL INTO SEVERE ACCIDENT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE PROCEEDING TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, IT LUNGED FORWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND ONE INJURY. *SLC

Jun 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WITH BRAKES APPLIED ATTEMPTING TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A LIGHT POLE, WENT OVER CONCRETE BARRIER ONTO NEXT STREET, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPALINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE BRAKES. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WITH BRAKES APPLIED ATTEMPTING TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A LIGHT POLE, WENT OVER CONCRETE BARRIER ONTO NEXT STREET, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPALINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE BRAKES. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WITH BRAKES APPLIED ATTEMPTING TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A LIGHT POLE, WENT OVER CONCRETE BARRIER ONTO NEXT STREET, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPALINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE BRAKES. *TT

Apr 1, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR WHEN WIND IS AT HIGH SPEED VEHICLE BECOMES ERRATIC, SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE OUT OF CONTROL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. BUT, PROBLEM NOT REMEDIED AS OF YET. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR WHEN WIND IS AT HIGH SPEED VEHICLE BECOMES ERRATIC, SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE OUT OF CONTROL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. BUT, PROBLEM NOT REMEDIED AS OF YET. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE LEAVING PARKING LOT, ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK. DRIVER CAME TO A STOP BY HITTING OTHER CARS. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *TT

Feb 12, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE LEAVING PARKING LOT, ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK. DRIVER CAME TO A STOP BY HITTING OTHER CARS. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *TT

Feb 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE LEAVING PARKING LOT, ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK. DRIVER CAME TO A STOP BY HITTING OTHER CARS. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *TT

Feb 12, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE LEAVING PARKING LOT, ACCELERATER PEDAL BECAME STUCK. DRIVER CAME TO A STOP BY HITTING OTHER CARS. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *TT

Jan 15, 2002 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT HAPPENED. SOME OF THE SHATTERED GLASS PIECES WERE DISCOLORED.*AK *SLC

Jan 15, 2002 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT HAPPENED. SOME OF THE SHATTERED GLASS PIECES WERE DISCOLORED.*AK *SLC

Jun 19, 2001 Wheels

I HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THE FIRESTONE RECALLED TIRES. THE RIM CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT I MUST OF HIT SOMETHING TO CRACK THE RIM AND CAUSE THE FLAT BECAUSE THER WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE. I DID NOT! I SAID THE THE RIMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR IT WAS CAUSED BY THE UNSAFE TIRES. THEY DIS...

Jun 19, 2001 Tires

I HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THE FIRESTONE RECALLED TIRES. THE RIM CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT I MUST OF HIT SOMETHING TO CRACK THE RIM AND CAUSE THE FLAT BECAUSE THER WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE. I DID NOT! I SAID THE THE RIMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR IT WAS CAUSED BY THE UNSAFE TIRES. THEY DIS...

Jun 19, 2001 Wheels

I HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THE FIRESTONE RECALLED TIRES. THE RIM CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT I MUST OF HIT SOMETHING TO CRACK THE RIM AND CAUSE THE FLAT BECAUSE THER WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE. I DID NOT! I SAID THE THE RIMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR IT WAS CAUSED BY THE UNSAFE TIRES. THEY DIS...

Jun 19, 2001 Tires

I HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THE FIRESTONE RECALLED TIRES. THE RIM CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT I MUST OF HIT SOMETHING TO CRACK THE RIM AND CAUSE THE FLAT BECAUSE THER WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE. I DID NOT! I SAID THE THE RIMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR IT WAS CAUSED BY THE UNSAFE TIRES. THEY DIS...

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH THE WRONG SIZE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSED OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER READINGS. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE EXPERIENCES NOISES AND MISSES, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEMS. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED, THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT COMPLETE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT WHICH RESULTED IN EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WERE REQUIRED. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Suspension

THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED, THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT COMPLETE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT WHICH RESULTED IN EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WERE REQUIRED. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT READING CORRECTLY. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Equipment

HIGH VOLTAGE-DISCHARGE (RADIO), THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH THE WRONG SIZE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSED OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER READINGS. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE EXPERIENCES NOISES AND MISSES, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECTIFY PROBLEMS. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED, THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT COMPLETE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT WHICH RESULTED IN EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WERE REQUIRED. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Suspension

THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED, THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT COMPLETE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT WHICH RESULTED IN EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WERE REQUIRED. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT READING CORRECTLY. *MJS

Jan 22, 2001 Equipment

HIGH VOLTAGE-DISCHARGE (RADIO), THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM. *MJS

Dec 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CONSUMER CHANGED FLOOR MATS BECAUSE HE THOUGHT THEY WERE GETTING UNDER THE ACCELERATOR, HOWEVER AFTER THE CHANGE IT HAPPENED AGAIN CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION, DEALER CAN NOT FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Dec 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CONSUMER CHANGED FLOOR MATS BECAUSE HE THOUGHT THEY WERE GETTING UNDER THE ACCELERATOR, HOWEVER AFTER THE CHANGE IT HAPPENED AGAIN CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION, DEALER CAN NOT FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Dec 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AT 25 MPH WHILE APPLYING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN INSTEAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD REPLACED IT WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *AK AT A SPEED OF 30 TO 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND WAS REPLACED. *Y...

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

AT 25 MPH WHILE APPLYING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN INSTEAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD REPLACED IT WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *AK AT A SPEED OF 30 TO 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND WAS REPLACED. *Y...

Dec 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AT 25 MPH WHILE APPLYING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN INSTEAD. TOOK TO DEALER WHO FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD WILL REPLACE IT WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *AK TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED BADLY. *YH

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

AT 25 MPH WHILE APPLYING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN INSTEAD. TOOK TO DEALER WHO FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD WILL REPLACE IT WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *AK TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED BADLY. *YH

Dec 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AT 25 MPH WHILE APPLYING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN INSTEAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD REPLACED IT WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *AK AT A SPEED OF 30 TO 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND WAS REPLACED. *Y...

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

AT 25 MPH WHILE APPLYING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN INSTEAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD REPLACED IT WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *AK AT A SPEED OF 30 TO 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND WAS REPLACED. *Y...

Dec 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

AT 25 MPH WHILE APPLYING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN INSTEAD. TOOK TO DEALER WHO FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD WILL REPLACE IT WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *AK TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED BADLY. *YH

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

AT 25 MPH WHILE APPLYING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE REVVED, BUT VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN INSTEAD. TOOK TO DEALER WHO FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD WILL REPLACE IT WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *AK TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED BADLY. *YH

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED A THREE INCH CRACK ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND FOUND ANOTHER ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE (THE TIRES HAD 8,600 MILES AT FAILURE), CONSUMERS TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005 , (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) FIRESTONE WILDERNESS P235/75R15. N...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED A THREE INCH CRACK ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND FOUND ANOTHER ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE (THE TIRES HAD 8,600 MILES AT FAILURE), CONSUMERS TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005 , (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) FIRESTONE WILDERNESS P235/75R15. N...

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

IT IS DISAPPOINTING THAT THE RECALL OF TIRES IS NOT BROADENED TO ENCOMPASS ALL MANUFACTURER CODES VERSUS JUST THE DECATUR PLANT. WITHOUT DEFINITIVE REPORTS THAT ONLY THE DECATUR PLANT CODE IS 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHREDDING TIRES, NO ONE WITH THESE TIRES CAN FEEL SAFE ON THE ROAD. I WOULD LIKE ...

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

IT IS DISAPPOINTING THAT THE RECALL OF TIRES IS NOT BROADENED TO ENCOMPASS ALL MANUFACTURER CODES VERSUS JUST THE DECATUR PLANT. WITHOUT DEFINITIVE REPORTS THAT ONLY THE DECATUR PLANT CODE IS 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHREDDING TIRES, NO ONE WITH THESE TIRES CAN FEEL SAFE ON THE ROAD. I WOULD LIKE ...

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES WERE INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES AFTER HEARING NOTHING FROM FIRESTONE AND REQUESTS A REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL 5 TIRES. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES WERE INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES AFTER HEARING NOTHING FROM FIRESTONE AND REQUESTS A REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL 5 TIRES. *SLC

Oct 1, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD ON EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE WHILE IN DRIVE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFELY HAZARD AS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES SHOULD NOT ROLL BACKWARD. THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING AS THEY SAY THIS IS HOW THE TRUCKS NORMALLY WORK.*AK

Oct 1, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD ON EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE WHILE IN DRIVE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFELY HAZARD AS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES SHOULD NOT ROLL BACKWARD. THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING AS THEY SAY THIS IS HOW THE TRUCKS NORMALLY WORK.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A MERCURY, MOUNTINEER 2000, P235/75R15 DOT E4027477. WHILE DRIVING CAN FEEL, AND HEAR/ FEEL A BUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRE.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A MERCURY, MOUNTINEER 2000, P235/75R15 DOT E4027477. WHILE DRIVING CAN FEEL, AND HEAR/ FEEL A BUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRE.*AK

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

THESE TIRES ARE BRAND NEW ON A BRAND NEW 2000 MOUNTAINEER. THEY DID NOT FAIL IN ANY MANNER (I HAD TO PUT NUMBERS IN THE "FAILURE" FIELD OR THE FORM WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE REPORT)THERE WERE NO FAILURES WHATSOEVER. I AM ONLY CONCERNED THAT THEY MAY BE RECALLED DUE TO ALL THE FATALS INVOLVING THESE TIRES...

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

THESE TIRES ARE BRAND NEW ON A BRAND NEW 2000 MOUNTAINEER. THEY DID NOT FAIL IN ANY MANNER (I HAD TO PUT NUMBERS IN THE "FAILURE" FIELD OR THE FORM WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE REPORT)THERE WERE NO FAILURES WHATSOEVER. I AM ONLY CONCERNED THAT THEY MAY BE RECALLED DUE TO ALL THE FATALS INVOLVING THESE TIRES...

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

TIRE IS INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T005 BUT DEALER DOESN'T HAVE ANY TIRES TO REPLACE THEM WITH(FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P235/75R15 #VD). NLM

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

TIRE IS INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T005 BUT DEALER DOESN'T HAVE ANY TIRES TO REPLACE THEM WITH(FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P235/75R15 #VD). NLM

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT EXPERIENCING VIBRATION PROBLEMS. *MJS

Aug 30, 2000 Tires

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT EXPERIENCING VIBRATION PROBLEMS. *MJS

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

ALTHOUGH I DO NOT HAVE THE RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES ON MY VEHICLE, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT WITH NON-RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES. I HAVE TRIED TALKING TO FORD, MY SELLING DEALER AND FIRESTONE DEALERS TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR MY TIRES TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF 5 GOODYEAR REPLACEMENTS. I FEEL THAT FORD...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

ALTHOUGH I DO NOT HAVE THE RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES ON MY VEHICLE, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT WITH NON-RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES. I HAVE TRIED TALKING TO FORD, MY SELLING DEALER AND FIRESTONE DEALERS TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR MY TIRES TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF 5 GOODYEAR REPLACEMENTS. I FEEL THAT FORD...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RECALLED WILDERNESS AT FROM DECATUR, MY TIRES WERE NOT RECALLED. BECAUSE OF TIRE LOSING AIR PRESSURE AND BECOMING FLAT, I DID NOT FEEL SAFE AND PURCHASED 5 NEW TIRES; FIRESTONE AND FORD REFUSES TO GIVE ME ANY SATISFACTION IN THIS MATTER, AS NEITHER OF THEM WILL REIMBURSE MY $571.00 TO REPL...

Aug 18, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE RECALLED WILDERNESS AT FROM DECATUR, MY TIRES WERE NOT RECALLED. BECAUSE OF TIRE LOSING AIR PRESSURE AND BECOMING FLAT, I DID NOT FEEL SAFE AND PURCHASED 5 NEW TIRES; FIRESTONE AND FORD REFUSES TO GIVE ME ANY SATISFACTION IN THIS MATTER, AS NEITHER OF THEM WILL REIMBURSE MY $571.00 TO REPL...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires Crash

LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN 2 RIGHT-SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT OFF RIMS AND LEFT ME TO DRIVE ON ONLY THE RIMS.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

WHIL DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND WHEN I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED OFF OF THE RIM. THIS MATCHES THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM INVOLVED IN THE CURRENT FIRESTONE RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS OWNED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY...

Aug 10, 2000 Tires Crash

LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN 2 RIGHT-SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT OFF RIMS AND LEFT ME TO DRIVE ON ONLY THE RIMS.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

WHIL DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND WHEN I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED OFF OF THE RIM. THIS MATCHES THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM INVOLVED IN THE CURRENT FIRESTONE RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS OWNED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

ALARMING VIBRATION FORD AWARE OF THIS DEFECT INTERNAL MEMO 11 OCT 1996 FORD AND THEIR DEALER WILL DO NOTHING( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

ALARMING VIBRATION FORD AWARE OF THIS DEFECT INTERNAL MEMO 11 OCT 1996 FORD AND THEIR DEALER WILL DO NOTHING( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

ALARMING VIBRATION FORD AWARE OF THIS DEFECT INTERNAL MEMO 11 OCT 1996 FORD AND THEIR DEALER WILL DO NOTHING( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75 )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires

ALARMING VIBRATION FORD AWARE OF THIS DEFECT INTERNAL MEMO 11 OCT 1996 FORD AND THEIR DEALER WILL DO NOTHING( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75 )

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RIGHT REAR BLOWOUT(TIRE SIZE P235/75R15/DOT # UNAVAILABLE) WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH IN A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. REPLACEMENT WAS MADE AT DEALER, AND TIRE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DET...

Aug 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER COMPLAINING ABOUT A DESIGN OF INTERIOR EQUIPMENT, THE CUP HOLDER IS TOO SHALLOW AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN ASHTRAYS, THESE DESIGN ISSUES COULD BE HAZARDOUS. *ET

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RIGHT REAR BLOWOUT(TIRE SIZE P235/75R15/DOT # UNAVAILABLE) WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH IN A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. REPLACEMENT WAS MADE AT DEALER, AND TIRE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DET...

Aug 7, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER COMPLAINING ABOUT A DESIGN OF INTERIOR EQUIPMENT, THE CUP HOLDER IS TOO SHALLOW AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN ASHTRAYS, THESE DESIGN ISSUES COULD BE HAZARDOUS. *ET

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/ATX REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

LOCAL NEWS MEDIA REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THIS TIRE. I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO REACH FIRESTONE DIST. HDQTS AND WAS PUT ON HOLD TWICE WITH NHTSA WITH NO ANSWER. LOCAL TIRE DEALER DIDN'T SATISFY QUESTION ABOUT INSPECTION. WORRIED ABOUT PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE. NO MENTIONED SAFETY DEFECT, WANTS . WANTS INFO...

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/ATX REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Unknown Or Other

LOCAL NEWS MEDIA REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THIS TIRE. I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO REACH FIRESTONE DIST. HDQTS AND WAS PUT ON HOLD TWICE WITH NHTSA WITH NO ANSWER. LOCAL TIRE DEALER DIDN'T SATISFY QUESTION ABOUT INSPECTION. WORRIED ABOUT PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE. NO MENTIONED SAFETY DEFECT, WANTS . WANTS INFO...

Jul 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE SITTING IN DRIVE IE: AT A LIGHT THE CAR WILL START TO RACE AND THEN ACCELERATE AND TAKE OFF THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS TO PUT THROW IT INTO PARK. THE FIRST TWO TIMES IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING I HAD DONE. HOWEVER ON THE THIRD TIME WHILE PUL...

Jul 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE SITTING IN DRIVE IE: AT A LIGHT THE CAR WILL START TO RACE AND THEN ACCELERATE AND TAKE OFF THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS TO PUT THROW IT INTO PARK. THE FIRST TWO TIMES IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING I HAD DONE. HOWEVER ON THE THIRD TIME WHILE PUL...

Jul 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. YH

Jul 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL CURVES DOWNWARD AND CONACTS THE DRIVER'S LEFT KNEE TURNING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL OFF DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE LEVERS. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL CURVES DOWNWARD AND CONACTS THE DRIVER'S LEFT KNEE TURNING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL OFF DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE LEVERS. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL CURVES DOWNWARD AND CONACTS THE DRIVER'S LEFT KNEE TURNING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL OFF DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE LEVERS. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL CURVES DOWNWARD AND CONACTS THE DRIVER'S LEFT KNEE TURNING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL OFF DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE LEVERS. YH

Jun 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH AND WAS PROCEEDING INTO THE INTERSECTION WHILE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. VEHICLE FLIPPED TWICE ONTO THE ROAD, AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN. DAUGHTER HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. ...

Jun 13, 2000 Steering Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH AND WAS PROCEEDING INTO THE INTERSECTION WHILE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. VEHICLE FLIPPED TWICE ONTO THE ROAD, AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN. DAUGHTER HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. ...

Jun 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH AND WAS PROCEEDING INTO THE INTERSECTION WHILE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. VEHICLE FLIPPED TWICE ONTO THE ROAD, AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN. DAUGHTER HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. ...

Jun 13, 2000 Steering Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH AND WAS PROCEEDING INTO THE INTERSECTION WHILE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. VEHICLE FLIPPED TWICE ONTO THE ROAD, AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN. DAUGHTER HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. ...

Mar 6, 2000 Visibility

WHEN CLIMATE CONTROL IS SET TO HEAT IT BEGINS TO GET WARM THEN STARTS BLOWING COLD AIR, DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. NLM

Mar 6, 2000 Visibility

WHEN CLIMATE CONTROL IS SET TO HEAT IT BEGINS TO GET WARM THEN STARTS BLOWING COLD AIR, DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. NLM

Feb 8, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO A STOP ENGINE REVS , AND PUSHES FORWARD THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO A STOP ENGINE REVS , AND PUSHES FORWARD THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 3, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A THUD WHILE DRIVING 45MPH-50MPH, THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES BECAUSE FIRESTONE AND FORD WOULD NOT HELP . *SLC

Jan 3, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A THUD WHILE DRIVING 45MPH-50MPH, THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES BECAUSE FIRESTONE AND FORD WOULD NOT HELP . *SLC