1997 Mercury Mountaineer suspension problems

Filed Dec 11, 2009 · Acceleration, Body · 156,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury mountaineer. He experienced difficult steering, because the front sway bar linkage had fractured. Secondly he would intermittently smell an odor of gasoline inside of the vehicle. Thirdly during brake application the accelerator pedal would also stick. This condition would cause the vehicle to lurch forward. Lastly the main bar that held the two bumpers together had corroded. The failures were described in recalls (98v060000, 00v422000, 00v402000). However he was advised by representatives from the dealer and the manufacturer that the previous owner had the vehicle repaired according the recalls. The current mileage was approximately 157,000. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Suspension · MI

Dealer states that my vehicle [xxx] is not included in the recall for 1997 mercury mountaineer sway bar links 00s47- recall id#00v402000. I don't understand why my vehicle should be excluded even though it is a 1997 mountaineer. I would like some compensation from ford motor company. *jb updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Suspension · 133,000 miles · KY

Having problems with the front stabilizer bars on my 1997 mercury mountaineer. I have replace them 4 times and within 6 to 8 weeks they break again. Ford had a recall and fixed them the first time and ever since then I have had trouble keeping them from breaking. Without them the truck bounces alot and hard to hold on the road.

Filed May 21, 2002 · Suspension · OK

Rear end is leaking fluid, and is making a roaring sound.

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Suspension · OH

While driving 45-50 MPH a rattle / shaking would start coming from front of vehicle. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 31, 2002 · Suspension · FL

While driving at any speed there is a loud thumping noise that comes from the front end of vehicle.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Suspension · NY

Vehicle is making a noise in front end due to defective ball joints. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 24, 2001 · Suspension · FL

I was one of the fortunate former owners of firestone wilderness at tires. On january 28,2000 I visited a local tire kingdom inc tire dealership in clearwater florida for a possible front end alignment and tire balancing because I was complaining about a vibration in my front end of my 97 mercury mountaineer. I do mostly highway driving @ 60-70mph at the time I had 34k miles on the odometer. When the mechanic started working on my car he began removing the tires from my SUV to rotate and balance my tires. He noticed that two of my tires had signs of belt separation and the tires were no longer usable. I actually witness the condition of these tires . It was recommended that the tires be replaced. Which I immediately approved them to do. I actually replaced all four tires. At a cost of approx. $400.00. As we all know firestone began the recall of wilderness at tires produced at the decatur plant experienced an increased rate of tread separation claims.*ak (dot number: w2 tiresize: p235x15)

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Suspension · NJ

Entire vehicle will vibrate when it reaches speeds above 35 MPH. Consumer stated that a determination could not be made for reason of vibration. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Suspension, Tires · WI

The lower ball joint and upper control arms were worn. Nlm