2002 Mercury Mountaineer from North America - Comments

I have a 2002 Mountaineer that spits and stalls.

I have been in several forums sites on the Internet but nobody that I see has found a cure for this yet.

I have had this issue for about 3 months now. I have put enough Gumout and Tektron in the tank to build a refinery.

Okay back to symptoms: The stalling comes and goes. Some times I am ready to have the SUV towed away and then it may disappear for weeks.

Always happens when you hold a steady pedal. That is why it dies when using Cruise Control.

Stop lights: I shift into neutral and feather it to avoid the stall. Same thing happens at highway speeds!

I brought it to my mechanic today and he says it is my "MASS FLOW" sensor on the air intake/filter gizmo. He says its $250 or so. Last year I paid about 600 for him to clear the error light messages so I could pass inspection. $600 because he changed all air sensors one at a time!

Next time I'll buy Toyota or Nissan.

Anyone else add to this?

Gary.

My 2002 Mercury Mountaineer V8 has the same transmission issue at 76000 miles. Luckily I have the extended warranty.. only paid 1k for the (100,000 miles warranty) new transmission.. Now the rear end is having a noise that sounds like an airplane taking off.. this will be a costly repair again...

I think we are so so stupid buying these American-made products.. Detroit only knows how to profit money from us.. The dealership doesn't even know how to fix this problems... My next car would be an import... Stupid bailout from the government... The big 3 don't learn anyway... greed... greed and stupidity...

Last time I checked, Ford refused to take any money from the Government.

I bought a used 2002 Mercury Mountaineer (automatic) in Jan 2009 with 101,000 miles, not knowing anything about the transmission issues or solenoid issues.

The last three days I have noticed the A/C is not cooling right, sometimes I get cold air and sometimes it blows hot. So, not having the time to take it in, I ignored it (so far).

However, late yesterday as I was driving home I notice in infamous "O/D not on" light flashing. It does not come on right away, but within about 5 minutes or so and stays on. I took it to a shop, but they said nothing was wrong. Came here to find out what the problem is - now I know: check the solenoid first. Fortunately I bought it used and did not pay a lot. But, I should have come here first before buying.

"17th Jun 2009, 19:27.

My 2002 Mercury Mountaineer V8 has the same transmission issue at 76000 miles. Luckily I have the extended warranty.. only paid 1k for the (100,000 miles warranty) new transmission.. Now the rear end is having a noise that sounds like an airplane taking off.. this will be a costly repair again...

I think we are so so stupid buying these American-made products.. Detroit only knows how to profit money from us.. The dealership doesn't even know how to fix this problems... My next car would be an import... Stupid bailout from the government... The big 3 don't learn anyway... greed... greed and stupidity..."

And when is the last time that you checked the rear differential fluid level? When was the last time you had the transmission fluid and filter changed, or even checked? Uh-huh, that's what I thought... Maybe you need to start by pointing the finger at yourself first for not knowing how to do even the most basic maintenance on such a major investment.

OK top this I'm at a stop light it turns green I can't go at all. it acts like it is in park then it dies. have had to shop 4 times they say nothing is wrong. my warranty is almost up.

I have a 2002 Mountaineer V-8, which I purchased new on July 31, 2002, and yes I have rear end noise, but other than a few minor things, I have had no serious problems with the vehicle. Now I am knocking on wood and wondering if I should rush out and try to get in under the wire on the CARS program. The Mountaineer has 120k on it at this point in time, so I guess I should consider myself lucky. They must have built it on a Friday morning.

I bought a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer used in October 2007. Since then I've had the same transmission problems listed on this site from other owners. The solenoid in the tranny has been replaced and the master airflow sensor or whatever has been replaced. Now I have a front wheel bearing going bad and the tranny problem is back again. I really wish Ford would recall this problem. I'm still paying on this vehicle.

Well guess what? I have a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer with 147K on it, and today the O/D off light started blinking. The trans seems to shift fine, and I can switch the O/D off and on, and it works fine. I have been having some problem with the column shifter and it seems to be worn out a bit, and I’m having a hard time getting it to stay in the proper place. I did read that there is a column shifter sensor that can cause the O/D light to flash. Has anyone had this problem?

I bought a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer V8; same problem, transmission, cat converter. Dealer should replace with no cost for the owner, because it's defective from manufacturer who made that transmision to never last...

Ford's warranty is sucks. Customers will suffer the expenses, embarrassing for Ford motor warranties, not all their workmanship is not guarantied 100%. You cannot blame the customer because of a defective transmission... Ford, please check how many thousands have this problem.. please recall this problem and fix the problem.

In January of 2004, we purchased a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, and with only 42,000 miles we are experiencing the following problems: O/D light comes on and warning "check transmission", the vehicle's engine stops while on the freeway and you have to coast to a stop. Although it is an automatic, while driving up hill it sounds like it delays from shifting from 1st to 2nd. I have been a Ford person for many years but no more. I am very disappointed with the quality of the vehicle and in the future I will look elsewhere for a reliable mode of transportation.