The transmission keeps slipping causing the car to stall and stutter in traffic had to have it rebuilt in 2008 costing $3600.00, the differentials causing problems on front and rear with the car wheels spinning and sticking at times, the tires (all four) balling out from the inside out having to replace them every three to four months, the power locks, radio, interior lights all work when they want to like its a shortage.
2002 Mercury Mountaineer electrical complaints
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I have a 2002 mercury mountaineer, same as the explorer. My od light started flashing and I had ford service center run the code, code 755 solenoid b, I had the ford service center replace it to the tune of $698 on march 5. I got the truck back march 5, 2009 at 12pm. March 6, 2009 8 am, same issue. I took it back to the service center and I'm told I need a new transmission. March 9, 2009 I took the truck to 2 separate shops, one of them being a veteran transmission repair shop. Same solenoid code 755 solenoid b. I took it back to the service center and am told that they will replace and I still need a new transmission. The transmission repair shop told me that ford knows of the problem and it is not the transmission, the wiring harness is bad which causes the solenoid to show as bad and show the code. She said she has had dealings with the same service center and everytime they tell customers they need a new transmission. There are thousands of complaints online for the same exact issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury mountaineer. While attempting to place fuel in the vehicle, the nozzle stopped after three gallons and gas began spilling out. The fuel gauge indicated that the gas tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they performed an unknown repair. However, the failure continued. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 78,140. Updated 04-07-08 *bf the consumer stated the door ajar chime goes off while driving and the automatic door lock does not lock for 5 miles. Updated
Loss of A/C ,found wiring harness chaffing on oil filter space guard due to poor routing of harness. Many other wires run through that can cause loss of engine and other failures.
2002 mercury mountaineer stalled out on the highway and had to be towed.
Dt: the caller said vehicle stalled without warning several times. She stated that it did start back up. She took the vehicle to the dealer three times. Dealer said they fixed it each time. She sent manufacturer a letter on the problem and other problems. Also, the caller stated that she had the ignition switch replaced, and now when she takes it out of park something pops. Dealer will not do anything else to help her with the ignition switch. *ak the day time running lights did not stay on, the consumer heard wind noise coming from the vehicle, the cigarette lighter did not work, there was a popping noise when the consumer placed the vehicle into gear.
Dt: the vehicle's transmission slipped, jumped and made clunking noises while in park, reverse or while the consumer was driving. The vehicle was taken to the shop several times for numerous things such as the ignition switch. She took her vehicle to the shop this time and they said it was her transmission. Her vehicle only has 41000 miles. She started smelling a burning smell and that's when she took it into the shop. She has only had the vehicle 45 days and has already had all these problems.
Mountaineer started to make squeeling sound. I thought it was just the belt squeeling, so I took to local mechanic. Mechanic told me the bearing inside alternator was failing. Car was bought as is from citrus ford, ontario, ca. There was 30 day warranty, but incident didn't occur until after 30 days was up. Power train warranty was only 3yr. 36,000 mile. The car has less than 56000 miles when alternator bearing went bad. This cost me $256 for the part to be replaced, plus labor.
Engine stalls travelling at 35 miles/hr. Has happened twice. Electrical power on, just engine turns off.
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