Abs light comes on and goes off. Brakes are starting to fail when light is off, not when the ABS light is on. I am going to take it to the dealership for inspection.
The worst 2003 Ford Mountaineer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Locks1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Locks1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break.
- Risk
- If the hinge should fracture, there is a potential for the glass to fall and ultimately break and personal injuries could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have the liftgate glass strut brackets and glass hinges replaced. For the vehicles built from august 1, 2000 through march 3, 2002, the dealers will replace the hinges and liftgate strut bracket. On vehicles built from march 3, 2002 through june 23, 2003, the dealers will only replace the hinges. The recall began on september 30, 2004. A postcard was sent to owners on december 27, 2004, advising them that parts are now available. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 04V442000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Ford Mountaineer 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2003 Ford Mountaineer owners say
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2003 mercury mountaineer has rear differential issues. Loud humming coming from back end. Potential failure is possible at anytime which can result in locking of back wheel.
My 2003 mercury mountaineer had a lift gate recall. Lincoln mercury dealer in hyannis, ma replaced parts to fix. This was last year. This week the latch broke on the outside of the window and the glass fell again. Lincoln mercury dealer in hyannis charged me for the part! This all is directly related to the earlier recall I would believe. The dealer says no. The original recall said liftgate glass strut may disengage or hinge may fracture, allowing glass to fall and possibly break. Am I wrong? And if it not part of the recall then I guess it should be. Thank you very much for your time.
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Questions about the 2003 Ford Mountaineer
Is the 2003 Ford Mountaineer reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Ford Mountaineer, fewer than a typical Mountaineer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Ford Mountaineer?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is locks (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Mountaineer have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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