2005 Mercury Mountaineer body problems

Filed Dec 31, 2018 · Body · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that the rear hatchback panel was cracked in several locations. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (five star ford, 6618 ne loop 820 at rufe snow, north richland hills, tx 76180-7844, 817‑500‑0097) and was informed that they could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Body · KY

The mountaineer is a 2005. I love the vehicle but, the paint is almost gone on the hood and is starting to bubble in other area. This is my daily car, has been garage kept until may 2018. I cannot think of anything which would have caused this.

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Body · 116,354 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mountaineer. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear panel was cracked. The contact was concerned that the integrity of the rear window was compromised due to the cracks. The vehicle was taken to dick smith ford (9505 e state rte 350, raytown, mo) where the cracks were confirmed. The dealer diagnosed that adhesive material needed to be added to the cracks to reinforce the panel. The manufacturer stated that if the contact were to repair the failure independently, she may be reimbursed if a recall were issued. The failure mileage was approximately 116,354. *tt

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Body · 60,000 miles · MN

The rear lift gate is cracked. This is a known defect in fords manufacturing and they should fix this

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 124,000 miles · NY · crash

My husband was driving our 2005 mercury mountaineer and he was going less than 20 miles per hour on a main street and got in a accident the woman stopped short and he rear ended her. The car totalled up buckled up air bags never inflated they came out completely deflated. Issue with this car also is the electric driver window dies out mechanic could not figure out bought new motors still wouldnt open electric switches they thought it was fully electronic they where going to re wire very expensibe but car was totalled. Car horrible on gas also. Have pictures of delated air bags both driver and passanger

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Body · 110,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mountaineer. After parking the vehicle, the contact noticed the liftgate window hanging off the hinges. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 06/15/16*lj

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Body · 130,000 miles · CA

Transmission jerks . Have that crack in middle lift gate around emblem like I see everybody has . Lift gate window bolts rusted and one broke in half on the driver side back lift gate at top back window it cracked in half didn't know that when I noticed my warning light saying hatch was open I didn't noticed anything went too open and try to shut it and when I lifted open the door the glass fell out and bent the hinge that supports the whole rear glass I grabbed glass held it till others came to help me in parking lot glass was heavy im tiny petite girl so thank goodness for people who came to help me at store it was just hanging there and the other side was just as bad just didn't break in half at that point yet thank goodness or I think the whole thing would have fell to ground and shattered .very expensive to fix at a dealer so my husband order parts at store and online for a lot less and fixed it himself so that's all fixed now. . Right after that we noticed same kind of car as our with same problem only they had it all duct tape and stuff to keep it together (probably because they found out how expensive it is to fix) I didn't think that was safe at all either. My cruise control stopped working had it replaced during warranty. My air conditioner sucks . Just last week the newest thing is my trunk lock wont open no matter what I do . I can only open the lift gate window that's it. But the whole back door wont lift open. Lock wont budge to open don't know why?

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Body · 121,000 miles · AL

When I closed my hatch on the back of my mercury mountaineer that there was a crack. Also I have noticed it on other vehicle's like mine and ford explorer's. And I don't think it should that especially on two different kinds of vehicles and on alot of them almost everyone I get behind is like that.

Filed Mar 16, 2014 · Body · 90,000 miles · IL

There is a crack in the lift gate which occurred over time for no apparent reason as there was no accident or collision of any kind with my mountaineer. I understand that there have been other complaints on this. The mercury dealership where I purchased and serviced my mountaineer are out of business.

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Body, Transmission · 69,000 miles · PA

Two problems...first whenever I shift into reverse there is a hesitation and it takes longer than it should to reverse. Im also experiencing a jerk before I come to a complete stop. Second ..the back of my lift has a crack from the bottom of the window to the mercury symbol and then it continues down under the symbol. I've done some research and there re lots of others with these same issues. I only have about 70000 miles on it.