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2006 Mercury Mountaineer problems

The most common problem on the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is engine and cooling, typically around 58,753 miles. It has 1.2 times the complaints of a typical Mountaineer model year.

Typical year1.2x the typical complaints
Year score
68/100
Owner complaints
117
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
37
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
15-16mpg

The worst 2006 Mercury Mountaineer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    56
  • Transmission
    39
  • Electrical
    9
  • Body
    7
  • Seats
    6
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

Jerking 9Stalling 8

Recalls 1

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motorReported November 9, 2005 · 199,942 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1‑800‑521‑4140.

Recall number 05V520000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 37

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 37 bulletins for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

2006 Mercury Mountaineer fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.0L 6‑cylRWD131916
4.6L 8‑cylRWD131915
4.0L 6‑cyl4WD131915
4.6L 8‑cyl4WD131815

What 2006 Mercury Mountaineer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 27, 2022 · Engine · 143,869 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that her husband informed her that the vehicle had experienced an unknown radiator failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the radiator was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time by an independent mechanic; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,869.

Filed Sep 5, 2021 · TX

My shifter continuously won’t come out of park. Multiple other people with the same kind of vehicle have posted on forums with the same issue. It’s happened weekly for a year or more. I keep getting told there’s a recall on it but can’t find it.

Filed Jul 18, 2021 · TX

There is a known issue with the cluster panel’s relay that has caused my headlights to flash off and on randomly as it malfunctions.

Filed Apr 22, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · MN

My car will jerk as I'm driving rpms going high while no speed is picking up. With jump out of gear when at stop light. Loud grinding noise from tires could have foot all the way down on gas petal and go no faster.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Body · 123,000 miles · MO

2006 mercury mountaineer, 123,000 miles. Notice (bottom) of box subframe, located rear driver side only. Foward of rear axle, has excessive corrosion in a length of 8 to 10 inches. Corrosion has rotted through this area. Vehicle has 123000 miles on it. Also vehicle has surface corrosion all over bottom of subframe. Ford did not apply corrosion coatings on this sub frame properly. This could be a hazard for other vehicles as well as time goes on. Notice other ford vehicles have numerous problems and recalls with sub frame corrosion, ranging from 2001 through 2014. Ford's vendors that fabricate these parts should be updated with modern procedures to apply corrosion prevented coatings on these parts properly. Should be a recall on these sections for repair... No accidents, no issues, as time goes on there maybe problems in the future with ford products sub frame corrosion resulting in accidents on roads.

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Transmission · 166,000 miles · IL

The gear shaft will stop my car from starting when I turn it off. It will also make my car vut off while driving..the button on the gear stick will get stuck and I am able to shift gears...when the car is not started and my foot is not on the breaks. Even when the button is not stuck, it still will get stuck in park and wont let me start my car..a recall should be started..because I have seen others on here with similar complaints..so its a manufacturing accident not the consumer.

Filed May 26, 2018 · Electrical, Seats · 100,000 miles · LA · crash

The driver seat motor messed up causing the to be stationary. The seat wont move forward and backward.the air conditioning on the driver side doesn't blow cold , the dash and radio lights brighten and dim sporadically and the third row seats don't work, the gear stripped out. Also, the bushings on the feont and rear have had to be replaced.

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · MA

I live in quincy, ma. When it snows or gets cold the car intermittently, majority of time in reverse, locks in reverse, self accelerating, and even when I brake it overrides the braking system. Last night it actually self displayed the 4x4 light on dashboard. When I mean accelerates, I mean uncontrollable acceleration.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · MA

I purchased this vehicle recently with only 40,000 miles. The car keeps stalling or dying as you may say as I drive. It will be okay for a short period of time and then just die right on the highway! Once it dies once, the car will continue to do so over and over again until the engine has cooled down. I have the engine codes of p2104, p2111 and p2135 with a refere to p2101. I have brought it to several mechanics and paid well over $1,000 to fix this problem and it just continues. I am afraid my family may all die! Were on 93 recently heading toward boston and my car died right at the intersection of 495. I had all my children in the car and it would not restart. I have fixed the fuel system (error code last time), had a complete tune up, and throttle sensor etc.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Transmission · 154,758 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. While the vehicle was stationary, it would not reverse when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,758.

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Questions about the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

Is the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?

Owners have filed 117 complaints about the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, 1.2 times a typical Mountaineer model year.

What is the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer year score?

The 2006 Mercury Mountaineer scores 68 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercury Mountaineer: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?

Engine and cooling, with 56 complaints, typically around 58,753 miles. Next is transmission (39).

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer have?

1 recall, covering visibility.

What year does the Mercury Mountaineer have bad engine?

The Mercury Mountaineer model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (56 complaints), 2002 (35 complaints) and 1998 (22 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer get?

Official estimates for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer range from 15 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 19 highway.

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