2002 Mercury Mountaineer brakes problems

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IL

I purchased a vehicle on march 11, 2017 from a dealership named redefined auto sales in skokie, il. Since I have purchased this vehicle, I have spent over $1,500 in costs for repairs to this vehicle, beginning with I had to get an oil change on the same day that I purchased the vehicle because the change oil required light came on as soon as I exited the expressway in route from the dealership. Also, as I was en route from the dealership, on the expressway a motorist tried to cut me off and that is when I found out that the horn was not working. Things have just went downhill from there.

Filed May 26, 2017 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

I purchased a used vehicle from redefined auto sales located in skokie, il on 3/11/17. Since then I have spent over $1500.00 in cost for repairs on this vehicle, beginning with I had to get the oil changed the same day that I bought the vehicle because the change oil required light came on as soon as I exited the expressway, I almost got into a serious accident on the expressway in route from the car dealership because a motorist tried to cut me off and that is when I discovered that the horn was not working. The next day the power door locks stopped working and things just has went down hill since then, the vehicle is in the shop right now as I'm typing this, I have not driven the vehicle anywhere other than back and forth to repair shops. I filed a complaint with the bbb but nothing was done about the complaint because the business responded saying the vehicle was used and I rejected the response and then received an email from the bbb saying that the case was closed. This vehicle was a lemon with a lot of issues and none of those issues were disclosed to me when I purchased the vehicle.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Brakes · 192,500 miles · VA

Changed front pads ( never opened bleeder)then had soft pedal, after that changed frond brake lines master cylinder, booster, ABS control unit and calipers still soft pedal. Then used snapon scan tool to perform brake bleeding in ABS control unit, still problem persisted, as of now still no luck (bleeding all 4wheels in factory specs have been perform/bench bleeding) still soft pedal.

Filed Aug 14, 2011 · Brakes · PA

I have the same problem with my 2002 mercury mountaineer, 85,000 miles, as case number 10187427. Rubbing sound in driver's side rear wheel as wheel rotates; going frontwards or backwards brakes, pads, rotors, calipers all have been replaced and noise has not ceased.

Filed Jun 11, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · 87,000 miles · OH

2002 mercury mountaineer awd v8 - approximately january and may 2009 both rear hub bearings went bad at 87,000 and 90,000 miles , both sets of emergency brake shoes were disintegrated when taken off . Rear coil springs are broken . Front differential box has leaked for some time now . Rear end axle seal has been leaking for some time now . Going on 4th set of brakes on front . June 2010 at 109,000 miles transmission finally went out - after acting up from time of purchase at 37,000 miles - it would slip when put in drive at first morning startup and would jerk erratically at low speeds - we have never pulled anything with vehicle .

Filed Nov 14, 2009 · Brakes, Transmission · 87,000 miles · PA

2002 mercury mountaineer, transmission is bucking, over drive light flashing, check transmission light on. Also rotated tires, changed brakes, and had rotors cut yet there still is a pulsating felling in front end when stopping.

Filed Jul 28, 2009 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · VA

Recently, the pcv valve in my 2002 mercury mountaineer had a leak (vacuum system leak). As the vehicle began to stall as a result of this leak, while traveling 55 MPH, and decelerating towards a traffic light, I lost all function of my brakes. When I stepped hard on the brakes, there was no response. However, because I equated this to possibly being tied to the pcv valve, I stepped on the accelerator to increase airflow into the engine so that I would have brake function. This gave me brake function, temporarily. However, this move was very risky, as I was approaching cars in front of me and accelerating towards them instead of decelerating, just so I could slam on the brakes and have functioning brakes. There is an apparent link between the brakes and the vacuum system...which poses a deadly situation. Had I not been aware of vacuum system issues and how to mitigate them, I would have plowed into the stopped vehicle in front of me with no brakes. This occurred in the evening. I had to use this method to complete the remainder of my trip to get home, accelerating every time I needed to use brakes, because the stalling vehicle every time had no brake function. This condition put me in a very bad situation, as I also had my 5 year old in the car with me. This system should be recalled as it is unsafe. Replacing the pcv valve corrected the problem. There is also no notice in the operating manual for this vehicle about this vacuum system problem, especially since the operating manual that came with this car is for a prototype software system, and doesn't even match my vehicle. I have complained to mercury/ford about this incorrect manual, but they did not offer to send me a new one, and simply took the information and didn't even respond to my concerns.

Filed May 30, 2007 · Brakes · KY

Right rear parking brake pad fell apart as mechanic was attempting to do a rear brake job. Was told this was a common problem in both 2002 through 2004 mercury mountaineers and ford explorers. Can't believe a parking brake pad would just fall apart in pieces when the parking brake is never used.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Brakes · 52,113 miles · NY

I heard a scraping noise in the right rear brake when backing out of the garage, similar to the sound given when brake replacement was required. I took the 2002 mountaineer to a certified mechanic for brake replacement. When the right rear rotor was pulled the front parking brake pad fell out. On inspection the metal area that attached the pad to the brake mechanism rusted through, allowing the pad to fall freely into the drum. The mechanic said the pad scrapping the drum when I was backing out of the garage was the noise I was hearing and it rotated with the wheel. He said the car could not pass ny state inspection because the emergency brake would not hold the car when applied , rendering the brake unusable in an emergency ,and demonstrated that to me. My wife has driven the car 98% of the time since I purchased it new in january 2003. She never engaged the parking brake so the emergency brake pads, though rusty, were in good shape.

Filed Jul 14, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 61,000 miles · CT

Of the many problems I've had since purchasing this vehicle, the latest takes the cake. Here's the skinny of all my problems, with the latest motivating me to report a complaint to the federal safety agency. Hopefully, something can be done. Here's a website of others with the same transmission issue: http://www.carsurvey.org/cgi-bin/fix_comment.pl where do I start. I purchased this car with 38k miles and it's been a nightmare. First thing to go was a wheel bearing at 41k, got that fixed @ $200. Next to go @ 48k was the two calipers and new rotors on the front, cost $800. Next @ 52k was the A/C needed to be recharged, $150. Next @ 58k, the two calipers in the back has to be replaced, cost $300 (I found a good mechanic/friend). For the grand finale... I need to replace the transmission @ 61k, cost range from $1,800 to $3,400. I will fix it and dump it right away and sell it. A complete lemon!!! It should be reported to the federal safety agency for an investigation.