2002 Mercury Mountaineer: check engine light

Filed May 8, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 167,000 miles · MN

While driving to work one morning all I here was ding ding ding od/off started flashing . Sec later check transmission light came on now when I drive putting foot on the paddle to go it will idle up I release and it will shift n go. Aamco saying that I need a rebuilt tranny that's bs with all what I have been reading it's just a rip off I don't have $3500 to get this fix. Now seeing not once not twice so many complaints I read that people paid for 2 or more tranny for the vehicle's and nothing is been done about it. And the ford deals knows about it..... Do a human being has to lose their life before ford dealer's can own up to there responsibility? If they was in our shoes they would want the same thing vice verse they say u reap what you sow. Please please please help up just fix our transmission that's all.. Another thing ABS light stays on check engine light stays on the seat belt light stays on all my windows doesn't let down now wtf?

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Transmission · 48,012 miles · NY

While driving at around 35 MPH the o/d light started flashing, error message check transmission and check engine light stayed on. The vehicle started shifting erratically from a start then had problems shifting into gears. I brought it to my mechanic and decided to change, clean and flush transmission fluids. This did not solve the problem. I then went on line to find cures for this problem at ford motor co web site and there was no information there . I searched the web for similar problems and came up with over 500 complaints with ford blazers' and mountaineers 2002 through 2004 transmission related problems with the same symptoms..5r555 solenoid pack. I found a company that claimed the problem is the transmission 5 solenoid pack needing a up grade and this should solve the problem through USA industries in bay shore ny. Purchased this oem ford upgrade packet, installed this miracle part and the problems were still there. Now USA industries doesn't want to hear about refunding my monies even though I am still in the refund time limit.. Hopefully ebay will resolve there poor customer relations issue. Ford claims I need to have a complete transmission replacement at approximately $2500.00. I spoke to several ford certified mechanics and they told me that ford is aware of this issue but are hesitant to issue a recall since there have been no deaths.. Can that be for real????? Is anyone else ready to stand up to ford for a recall demand on our cars??

Filed Jan 29, 2009 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · OK

I own a 2002 mercury mountaineer 4.6l awd. After buying this car I had heard about how big of a lemon the transmissions are, and on january 27th I found this out for myself. First my car began shifting very harshly. Then my o/d off light began flashing, check engine light came on, and check transmission lcd came on. I lost third gear on the middle of the highway and had to drive 9 miles home going only 25 MPH. Then I found out that it is going to cost $2500+ to fix the problem. Unfortunately I'm a single mother and full-time student, so my car is just going to sit for a few months until I can afford to fix it. Ford should be held accountable for this problem. I have heard far too many complaints and no one has done anything about it .

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · IL

After reading other complaints regarding 2002 mountaineers and explorers, I can hardly type I am so frustrated. The number of power train complaints for this year, make and model are astounding. The transmission in my 2002 mountaineer (aka money sucker) needs to be replaced. The car is currently being fixed at the ford dealer for $3500. The car has always had a funny shutter when shifting from 2nd to 3rd as well as hesitation when dropping into reverse and drive. While driving in icy conditions yesterday my wife thought her tires were spinning when she was trying to proceed at a stop light. She thankfully avoided being rear ended by a semi that was able to swerve onto the apron and avoid contact with her. She was able to limp the car to the side of the road where she then called me. After I arrived, I attempted to get the car to the ford dealership where it could be diagnosed. However, the car would only reach 30mph and the rpms were at 4,000 to 5,000 at that speed. The overdrive light flashed and the check engine light came on. I parked it and removed the battery cables for 10 minutes to see if the computer would reset itself ? This did not help. In fact, the car would not even move in drive or reverse. Had the dealer pick it up to get it fixed. This car has 108,000 miles on it ? Not exactly knew this is true, but it sounds like I was one of the lucky ones to get that many miles out of it ? From the reports I've read on the internet. Have also experienced and replaced front left bearings, rear left bearing and have the problem with the steering that many have reported on this vehicle (binding, tension, can't make full turns, popping sounds).

Filed Feb 13, 2007 · Transmission · 56,760 miles · SC

Transmission slipped between 2nd and 3rd gears,and between 3rd and 4th. Rpm raced high. Od light would flash, check engine light came on. Rpm's would race high, but the vehicle would not move, then suddenly catch. Transmission had to be rebuilt with only 56k miles. Two weeks in the shop, $600. Repair bill. Vehicle has been properly maintained at the dealership and has all service records.

Filed Sep 11, 2005 · Body, Seat belts · 52,319 miles · HI

Back lift shattered when closing, resulting in shattered glass everywhere and brackets hanging (it was raining outside!). I drove car to dealer who provided a replacement car during repairs but it took 6 weeks to repair. Then when I was called to pick up the car I was told the "check engine soon light" is coming on! When I picked it up, I not only see the light is intermittent coming on, but my electric window switches are not working to put the windows up and down (except the front passenger works fine) and the driver seat belt is not retracting correctly! This car is only 3 years old!!

Filed Sep 11, 2005 · Body, Seat belts · 52,319 miles · HI

Back lift shattered when closing, resulting in shattered glass in my hand, inside the car, on top of the car and all over the parking lot near other cars (everywhere) and brackets hanging from the wires on the top (it was raining outside!). I drove car to dealer who after initial questions and ford approval then advised of recall and provided a replacement car during repairs but it took 6 weeks to repair. Amazing while the 6 week repairs of "waiting for parts" I got a recall notice in the mail (aug 05). After bothering the dealer to get the car back, I was called to pick up the car and I was told the "check engine soon light" is coming on! When I picked it up, I not only see the light is intermittent coming on, but my electric window switches are not working to put the windows up and down (except the front passenger works fine) and the driver seat belt is not retracting correctly! This car is only 3 years old!!

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Engine · 54,000 miles · VA

1. Purchased this vehicle 4/05. 2. 8/26/05 while driving on I-81 the vehicle began vibrating and making a tapping noise. Check engine light came on. Pulled over, could not determine the problem and drove straight to the dealership of purchase. 3. 8/26/05 -cylinder head needs to be replaced because spark plug blew out and damaged the head. Extended warranty does not cover the replacement/repair because it "was not caused by a moving lubricated part." vehicle would be ready by friday, 9/2/05. 4. Original technician at school, and new technician would be assigned. New date for vehicle to be ready wednesday 9/7/05. 5. Turned in my rental car on 9/7/05. After test drive by dealership the vehicle appears to still have a problem. Got a ride home. Received a call about 5:30pm advising that the "timing chain pulley" needs to be replaced. Part ordered and vehicle may be ready on 9/8/05. No discussion on the warranty coverage for this additional repair. 6. Go to http://consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_spark.html and you will find that since june 2001 this spark plug defect has been reported. 7. Costs are extensive for the repair in excess of $3000, and I've only had the vehicle for 4 months and drove it only 2 months because I have been away with the virginia army national guard. 8. No guarantee that this problem won't happen again since ford has not recalled the vehicles to correct the problem. How can I get my money back for the repair? I feel that I have purchased a lemon and I also feel that the dealership knew more about the issues with this vehicle than they revealed. I would like the vehicle exchanged for one of equal value.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Airbags, Body · LA

Three sets of goodyear, eagle ls tires, size p24570r16 (no dot # mentioned) with less than one hundred miles had to be replaced because knots were found on sidewall and tread. Dealer has been contacted. *ak engine light illuminated due to faulty dpfe sensor; air bag light on, air bag module replaced; loose rear center console; vibration and popping noise over bumps, replaced and balanced all four tires, replaced stabilizer bar links, rims were out of round; scrunching noise while turning, rack and pinion replaced; experiencing whistling noise; hard jerk and popping noise when shifting, gear selector slippage; A/C vent squeaking, A/C vent readjusted.