2002 mercury mountaineer 4.6l v8 awd 100,000miles! Various transmission problems o/d light flashing one day causing transmission not to shift correctly. Ten minutes later start the vehicle and light not on and transmission shifts fine. Happens on several occasions. Transmission began to slip. Take to mechanic fluid level and filter are fine. Hook up to computer and says various internal problems. Torque converter also began whining and making noise which probably means its coming apart inside. Estimated fix between 1800.00-2800.00! Several with similar vehicles have reported same problems! Also has wheel bearing issues!
2002 Mercury Mountaineer: whining or grinding noise
5 of the 372 complaints about the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer describe whining or grinding noise.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 49,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 63 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Whining or grinding noise by model year
- 20041
- 20025
- 20001
- 19991
What owners say
Leaking rear-end fluid. Rear-end noise (howl/roar) defect not covered by ford motor company records show that ssm17560 was removed mysteriously.
Leak noticed around rear differential at 49,000 miles. Dx at 54,000 mi - leaking axle shaft seals. Replaced selas. Rear diff. Still whines under load.
The gears began making a whining and clicking noise as shifting occured at slower speeds. We were on a highway for approximately 1 1/2 hours when the o/d off light started flashing and the transmission downshifted from 5 th gear to 4th the remainder of the way. The words "check transmission" came on the odometer screen.
2002 mercury mountaineer: we have experienced the vehicle rapidly downshifting from 4th gear to 2nd gear without warning. This has happened when driving in longer distance in city traffic. We are afraid of being rear ended. The vehicle also does not run properly when cold. When outside temperatures are in the 20?s (20 degrees on the fahrenheit scale) it will only go between 10-15 MPH until warm. Wheels feel like they are spinning. The vehicle also makes a howling noise (sounds computer generated) at between 55-70 MPH. The transmission was replaced at 11,000 miles. It did not solve the problems. Ford has offered a cash settlement of $6200.00. We do have the extended warranty. Can these problems be fixed? The first issue is the one of greatest concern.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
- Axle seal leaks
- Driveline 1ST order vibration/boom/drone
- Rear axle noise repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- 5R55W transmission - no 3RD gear or slipping 2-3 shift - diagnostic trouble code P0733 and P0745 -...
- Gear selector lever - increased effort to shift from drive to park
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer whining noise
Is whining or grinding noise a common problem on the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer?
5 of 372 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer (1%) mention whining or grinding noise. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer?
There are 0 recalls and 63 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
Transmission failure 28Won't shift 20Slipping 19Coil spring 13Jerking 13Harsh shifting 11Airbag light 10Check engine light 9Stalling 9ABS 8Grinding brakes 7No deployment 6Ball joint 6Engine failure 6Sudden acceleration 6Fire or smoke 5
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