2004 Mercury Mountaineer: transmission slipping

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · TX

The transmission is slipping between gears, revving way higher than normal to shift and won't go into overdrive. My research of the problem shows this is a common issue on ford and mercury vehicles in this year range.

Filed Dec 18, 2010 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · CA

2004 mercury mountaineer v8, 47,000 miles. Transmission is shot. It slipped in and out or reverse (creating a very dangerous situation since I could not control the vehicle when it was in reverse) and it struggled to shift gears in drive. No warning light before the problems began. The vehicle aged out of warranty in july 2010. Ford will not pay for anything (although the dealer is cutting me a break on the service costs).

Filed Mar 7, 2009 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · MS

My vehicles transmission had slipped once and took it in as soon as it happened to a mercury dealer for service and they changed fluid and filter now it don't have reverse or forward gears unless I shift it manually the dealer said if they change fluid it will get worse and it did so they are aware of the problem why wasn't a recall given for this vehicles transmission plus there is no dip stick on the transmission to check the fluid now I have a vehicle that needs a transmission that has to be replaced at a cost of 3500 dollars and is out of warranty I am very disappointed that a car company can get away with this.

Filed Dec 13, 2008 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · MD

Transmission is slipping. I noticed when putting vehicle in reverse it jerks real hard into gear. Also coming to a stop and when taking off from a stop the truck will jerk.

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Locks, Transmission · VA

Transmission slipping and recently within this month noticed a crack in the liftgate and the liftgate will not rise fully.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · AZ

I have had repeated problems with the transmission I.e. A noticeable clunk when the transmission shifts from overdrive to low upon approaching a stop sign. Additionally, when backing and shifting to forward the transmission hesitates and slips before going into forward drive. This causes some anxiety when you have to back from a commercial business into a busy traffic way and the transmission slips leaving you not knowing if your going to be able to avoid approaching traffic from the rear. I have reported the problem to colorado river ford in on at least two different occasions and have had the transmission fluid replaced in accordance with mercury's recall. However, the problem continues. Subsequently,I have changed to bradly ford for repairs. On one occasion immediately after a rain storm and while traversing a highway wash, I slowed the vehicle and straddled the center line (no traffic) to avoid any standing water. Admittedly, there was mud residue on the far side of the wash. Regardless, as I exited the wash and accelerated the transmission shifted from overdrive to low gear causing the rear wheels to spin and I went into a broad side skid to the right and back to the left and to the right again, all of which was as close to a near accident as I want to experience. As a retired arizona highway patrolman I will admit that my speed was too fast for the conditions (estimated speed 30 to 40 MPH). However, I am also of the opinion that the shifting pattern of the vehicle added to the momentary loss of control. Regardless, at this point the vehicle registers 35,500 miles and bradly ford in lake havasu city is going to attempt to rectify the problem. They will be tearing down the transmission for examination. This is after they have already replaced a pressure solenoid and the problem still continues. I do not believe the repair will relieve the problem and will result in my taking a financial loss when I trade the vehicle in.