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1998 Mercury Mountaineer seats problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
5%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Front assembly: recliner
    7
  • Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
    3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Mountaineer seats problems in other years

1997200020052010

Related recalls

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported August 5, 2003 · 1,552,880 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
Risk
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 03V281000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Front seat back recliner attachmentOpened May 21, 2003, closed September 5, 2003

By letter dated august 4, 2003, ford notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 03v281) involving certain model year (my) 1998-2001 ford explorer / mercury mountaineer 4-door, my 1998-2000 ford explorer 2-door and my 2001-2002 ford explorer sport and sport trac vehicles equipped with high back seats.complaints allege that the driver's seat back reclined without warning.a bolt between the upper seat recliner attachment and the seat back frame may fracture.ford will replace the bolt that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame on the driver side seat.based on ford's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.

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What 1998 Mercury Mountaineer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 3, 2016 · Seats · 155,000 miles · NC

Drivers seat broken unable to adjust for proper vision via windshield.

Filed Oct 8, 2004 · Seats · 68,500 miles · FL

The drivers seat was broke, because the bolt had broken. The consumer had the seat repaired at her expense. There was a recall on the seat and the consumer needed to take the vehicle back to the dealer to have the seat repaired again. The dealership was no longer in business. The consumer was also told that she would be reimbursed for the first repair. Now they are refusing a refund since it has been a year. 03v281000.

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Seats · CA

Dealership performed the recall repairs under recall 03v281000. The dealer who performed the recall asserted that the left front recliner control was not part of the recall scope and they refused to repair the component. *la the recliner control lever broke due to metal failure. The consumer did not have the ability to recline the seat back.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Seats · OK

Vehicle continued to experience problems with the driver's seat bolt after recall was performed. *ph the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a problem with the seats prior to receiving the recall. The replacing bolt was still not providing the proper support needed to keep the driver's seat from experiencing looseness, which occurred while the vehicle was in motion, which caused the consumer to make frequent stops to bring the seat back to its proper position. *jb

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Seats · CA

I received a recall notice for my 1998 mercury mountaineer for a seat recliner bolt. I made an appointment with my dealership. They told me that thy could not repair and do the recall as the seat would not recline. The lever to recline the seat broke off in my hand about six months ago. I figured that was the shabby craftsmanship that was being repaired. Now I have an auto still in need of safety repair and the dealership refuses to fix it. I have call mercury directly and they told me its up to the dealer.

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Seats · MO · 1 injury

The brakcet for the sliding seat on the passenger side floorboard got so hot that it blistered my thumb when I bumped it trying to get the inhaler that I dropped. My daughter had been having asthma attacks in this auto. I now have her ride with someone else and the attacks have stopped. Becuase the mercury's floorboard gets so hot, I no longer allow my children to ride in it.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Seats · MO

Handle to adjust vertical seat alignment broke off. Dealer said it was common vehicle problem.

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Body, Seats · MO · 1 injury

The front floorboard overheated. The front seats became warm as if a seat heater was turned on. The vehicle has none. The front tires began making a whomping sound as if flat. I pulled over checked the tire pressure. It was normal. I continued to my destination. The ABS light and airbag light then began to flash. I continued to drive. Upon reaching my destination, I reached under the passenger side seat to get the keys I dropped. I accidently bumped the seat bracket with my left tall finger blistering it.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Seats · MN · 1 injury

Seat bracket was hot enough to blister the skin when touched.

Filed Feb 24, 2000 · Seats · WI

Lever to lower seatback has been bending each time I get out for last year, now it broke off. I became handicapped little over a year ago and have to slide out of seat to ground. Lever has been bending for I have to go over it, and I have to re-bend it to access electric lumbar button.

Questions about the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer seats

Does the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer have seats problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Mercury Mountaineer seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V281000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Mountaineer have bad seats?

The Mercury Mountaineer model years with the most seats complaints are 2008 (54 complaints), 2007 (26 complaints) and 1998 (12 complaints).

Other 1998 Mercury Mountaineer problems

Tires 95Acceleration 36Engine 22Electrical 21Locks 12Body 11Suspension 11Transmission 9Visibility 9Brakes 6Fuel system 5Lights 4Steering 4Airbags 3Seat belts 3Wheels 2

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