Car was parked in driveway got in next morning cruise control buttons on steering wheel completely melted.ford has a recall on this they said my model was not manufactured at this particular plant. One side melted 2 months later other side melted. I do not know if this has affected air bag. I am 84 yrs old and afraid to drive car worried fire could start while driving.
The worst 1997 Ford Mountaineer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Locks1
- Seats1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ford Mountaineer 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This recall action involves replacement of the front stabilizer bar links in certain 1995 through 1997...
- Letter Pursuant to Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code fof Federal Regulations, Defect and Noncompliance...
- Information regarding front sway bar link
- Evaporator core failed, causing the air conditioner to drip on to passenger floor
- Floor mat installation procedure service tip
- Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Locks failed
What 1997 Ford Mountaineer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Seatback is loose and keeps falling backwards. Cause unkwown.
The rear liftgate door, door handles and locks were replaced at 30,000 miles. Consumer stated now at 90,000 the handle and locks need to be replaced again. *jb the lift gate will not open, 1 or 2 door locks have been broken for a long time. Scc
The gas pedal sticks. *jb most of the time when stopped, begin to push on the pedal, it will not move until the pressure then breaks free, while giving much gas and lunging forward, and happens while driving. Scc
Momentary loss of power steering while traveling in one foot of water at 5 MPH. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.
When applying ABS brakes pedal becomes extremely hard and resists application, cause unknown. Please give further details.
Firestone tire included in recall 00t005 shredded.
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Questions about the 1997 Ford Mountaineer
Is the 1997 Ford Mountaineer reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1997 Ford Mountaineer, 1.8 times a typical Mountaineer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford Mountaineer?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Mountaineer have?
No recalls on record.
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