2006 Mercury Mountaineer
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Newest first.
Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
Remedy
Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on january 15, 2008.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
117 complaints6 involved a crash2 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
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…
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.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Power train · Vehicle speed control · Wheels
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.
- Structure › Body
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…
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.
- Power train
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…
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.
- Electrical system · Seats · Unknown or other
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.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Unknown or other
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…
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.
- Power train
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.
- Engine
"Takata recall" engine always turns off while driving. I fixed it at 3 different workshops and still the same.
- Engine · Seats · Structure › Body
"Takata recall" painting, seats electric, light of the engine.
- Power train
Have sent a complaint recently no one has contacted me I've seen on line hundreds of complaints due to faulty transmissions on ford, and mercury mountaineer esp 20001- thru 2012 models and had a 2004 last yr. I had to send to junkyard because transmission was bad and would also stop while driving…
Have sent a complaint recently no one has contacted me I've seen on line hundreds of complaints due to faulty transmissions on ford, and mercury mountaineer esp 20001- thru 2012 models and had a 2004 last yr. I had to send to junkyard because transmission was bad and would also stop while driving esp. On highways at speeds over 55 mph many close calls and lucky I wasnt injured or killled due to trouble with transmission not shifting and becoming unresponsive to where it had to be towed several times when transmission became unresponsive now my 2006 mountaineer AWD has similar problems and every one I have tried to purchase as a replacement also has had problems with their transmissions failing so need some advice as to what can be done to correct these issues!.....as in past I stated it fails loses power and transmission fails while driving on highway after slowing down or coming to stop at lights or stop signs it usually IS unresponsive and cant get out of low gear and or completely will not go thru gears normally!....have heard only 2011 models have been recalled recently not fair in my opinion that no one has paid attention to the earlier model ford explorer and mountaineer especially in my case O4-08 have all had exact problems similar to my current 06 mountaineer awd....as severalmechanics recently refuse to work on it telling me they are not worth their time and no guarantees as they feel that they are all faulty from 02-2012 and all shuld have been recalled due to safety issues!.....in my opinion I believe this shuld be looked into before it becomews the cause of an accident or worse...i am disabled and need a safer vehicle and in hopes ford will make right by me and possibly look into and or see about a recall on my 06 mercury mountaineer!. Thanks for any time and help! Referring to the unsafe drivetrain yet again I am having with now.
- Power train
2ND mountaineer owned transmission will not shift in low gears and unresponsive. Stalled in town and on highway at high speeds almost causing collisions several times after becoming unresponsive while driving.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. While driving at 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle was pushed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received injuries to the head, shoulder, and chest.…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. While driving at 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle was pushed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received injuries to the head, shoulder, and chest. The contact was transported to the hospital in an ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
- Unknown or other
2006 mercury mountaineer driving along around town or highway and will just loose power without warning after the fact then the engine light comes on along with a red wrench or an orange wrench, first place I had it to said it was a negative battery cable that was loose so they tightened the…
2006 mercury mountaineer driving along around town or highway and will just loose power without warning after the fact then the engine light comes on along with a red wrench or an orange wrench, first place I had it to said it was a negative battery cable that was loose so they tightened the cable, took it home stalled out on me, took it to another dealer said was reading that it was the fuel pump driver module drove very next day stalled on me once again taking it to the ford dealer itself said could be a number of things one IS that the mass air flow has exposed wire which they will be fixing that and cleaning out the electrical throttle body and see how that IS if not then they will try replacing the torque convertor clutch circuit for one this needs to stop being a guessing game I'm not a millionaire I used my 401K to purchase this vehicle, its such a huge safety issue while on the main highway and just up and stopped on me luckily I was able to drift over to the side of the road in the meanwhile with a tractor trailer coming up behind me with several other traffic huge safety concern ford contacted by the one garage and they "wasn't sure" what it could be, well it stops anytime while driving anywhere such a huge safety hazard someone has to know something without having to just "guess" the situation. Also every time it rains the water seeps thru the sunroof and the overhead light you can see it came thru the liner itself when it dries up, so heartbreaking because I fell in love with this vehicle that I have only had for about a year and half.
- Seats
My driver seat moves back and forth and the interior indicator light comes on when I am driving. I have to stop and turn off the car and restart it so it will stop.
- Engine
My 2006 mercury mountaineer was leaking coolant due to a crack in the radiator. after searching online forums, I have learned that has been a long standing issue with many of this vehicles owners. unfortunately for owners, ford issued a tbs in 2009 just in time for most of the affected vehicles'…
My 2006 mercury mountaineer was leaking coolant due to a crack in the radiator. after searching online forums, I have learned that has been a long standing issue with many of this vehicles owners. unfortunately for owners, ford issued a tbs in 2009 just in time for most of the affected vehicles' warranties to expire. some owners are on their 3RD or more radiator replacement, I am only on my first. I petition that ford recalls this issue before myself and others have to repeatedly pay for this clear design problem with their hard owned money. this problem also poses safety risk to the passengers operating these vehicles and to any animals attracted to the sweet smell of the coolant from affected vehicles whose owners who may not yet know this issue or cannot afford to fix it.
- Electrical system · Structure › Body
Shortly after purchasing my mountaineer the electric running board on the driver side began to make a grinding sound. Bought from a dealer in wa state and moved to wi state where the driver side stopped and the passenger side stopped extending/retracting. Moved to nj and we had purchased the…
Shortly after purchasing my mountaineer the electric running board on the driver side began to make a grinding sound. Bought from a dealer in wa state and moved to wi state where the driver side stopped and the passenger side stopped extending/retracting. Moved to nj and we had purchased the vehicle extended warranty. Began to sound like a knocking sound with little power and had towed to dealer. There they found all 8 spark plugs fouled, driver side had 3 exhaust manifold bolts loose. Passenger side had same 3 loose, but also had 2 broken off in exhaust manifold plus the manifold itself had a hairline crack. In the end, I paid almost $2,000 to have driver and passenger running board and motors replaced. The rear windshield wiper motor had gone bad and was replaced, the spark plugs and all manifold bolts (along with broken) were all removed and replaced.
- Seat belts · Seats · Unknown or other
Mountaineer premier AWD with just over 150,000 miles. Went to raise rear (third row) electrical seat on driver/left side. Makes a slight clicking sound and will raise up about 1 inch, then just stops going up with sounds still heard. Further investigation shows a motor in the center along a gear…
Mountaineer premier AWD with just over 150,000 miles. Went to raise rear (third row) electrical seat on driver/left side. Makes a slight clicking sound and will raise up about 1 inch, then just stops going up with sounds still heard. Further investigation shows a motor in the center along a gear shaft which must raise the seat. The motor IS whirring like it IS functioning but the shaft doesn't move. There IS no way to manually fully raise the seat.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Structure › Body
Bought used in wa state and live in nj now. After purchasse it rained one night and next morning entire center console, overhead lights were all wet inside. Upon further investigation determined leak was sunroof. Notified dealer and they had a glass specialist remove the entire assembly and…
Bought used in wa state and live in nj now. After purchasse it rained one night and next morning entire center console, overhead lights were all wet inside. Upon further investigation determined leak was sunroof. Notified dealer and they had a glass specialist remove the entire assembly and thoroughly clean. Replaced seal with new one and claimed no more leakage. A few days later it rained again (wa well known for always raining) and again the leak was present. The dealer's response was now 'park your vehicle with the front end downhill. There are tiny slots that direct the water down the corner pillars and apparently clog easily. So parking with front end downhill will relieve the water before it can pool up to leak.
- Unknown or other
The rear window hinges disintegrated and the rear window fell off. we were not in motion and just in lifting the window it cracked off. in researching there was a recall in 2004 for the same exact issue for the same make/manufacturer . the problem however was never fixed in the years that…
The rear window hinges disintegrated and the rear window fell off. we were not in motion and just in lifting the window it cracked off. in researching there was a recall in 2004 for the same exact issue for the same make/manufacturer . the problem however was never fixed in the years that followed and sadly there has been no subsequent recalls if I small child was behind the window they could have been seriously injured or if the car was in motion the window could have cracked and fallen off. after calling the ford motor company they responded that for my make and model year the recall doesn't apply but to hold on to my receipt just in case..... please see attached pictures of the hinges, the parts alone cost over $150
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that the all the doors failed to open when using the key fob and the power door lock switches. The contact stated that only the front driver side door could be opened manually. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that the all the doors failed to open when using the key fob and the power door lock switches. The contact stated that only the front driver side door could be opened manually. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the smart junction box failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,783.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that eight spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that eight spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred multiple times and a coil pack was placed to prevent the spark plugs from blowing out. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the radiator was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the radiator was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the three way heater hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10243490When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
- 10156863Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10155551Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10148819This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
- 10143079Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers on both banks/cylinder heads with part number 3L3Z-6564-A, not just the faulty roller follower(s). When replacing the camshaft roller followers, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01.
- 10109070The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
- 10055318Ford/mercury: to prevent harness damage, on some vehicles, resulting in contact with tire or suspension components, proper routing of wiring harness for wheel speed sensor IS key. 2006-2010 explorer, mountaineer, explorer sport trac.
- 10045340Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112.
- 10032229Ford/mercury: some vehicles equipped with 6R60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance issues. When compared to other transmissions, some of the shift characteristics are different than previous models due to the 100% synchronous design of the 6R60.
- 10029205Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. The F53 motorhome chassis IS included.
- 10028736Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and IS often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak.
- 10026385Ford/mercury: 4.0l/4.6l hard start/rough running; after long hot soak/dip in rpm when coming to a stop; built on or before 4/2/08. May exhibit a dip in rpm below normal idle level of 600 rpm on deceleration.
- 10024323Improved brake pedal feel and firmness.
- 10023992Fuel fill--slow or early shut off--built before 11/28/2007.
- 10023943Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. This includes F-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10.
- 10022296Lower steering column shaft pop/clunk noise.
- 10022287Thumping/loud flutter - behind dash in defrost mode - lack of airflow to floor - manual a/c.
- 10021465Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may not illuminate and diagnositc trouble codes (dtc's) may not be set when a certain sensor or network failures occur.
- 10021052Mil on with dtc p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation.
- 10021040Calibration update 4.0L - various symptoms - surge, hesitation, torque converter cycling, no up shift after forced downshift, and poor a/c performance.
- 10021038Mil on with p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation.
- 10020792Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0340, p0344, p0345, p0349. Are found.
- 10020078No start with instrument cluster inoperative.
- 10020006Anti-lock brake system / traction control / roll stability control indicator (ABS / tc / rsc) warning lamp on with dtc c1440.
- 10019911The lower radiator hose clamps may develop cracks or break due to a concern with the clamp coating. Customer satisfaction program 06b38 - lower radiator hose clamp replacement. Supplement i.
- 10019816ABS light with dtc c1440.
- 10019384Low tire indicator on - TPMS system sensor wake up.
- 10019381Brake drag condition.
- 10019379Malfunction indicator lamp on with pcm diagnostic trouble code p0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code b1201 - fuel gauge drops to empty or slow to update after refueling.
- 10019378Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6L 3V and 5.4L 3V.
- 10019029Harsh or delayed 1-2, 2-1 and/or 3-2 shift.
- 10019028Limited or restricted inward movement of exterior rear view mirror glass.
- 10019010Mil on with dtc p2004 through p2008, p151a, p2015, P202 - 4.6L 3V.
- 10018938Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
- 10018936Coolant leak -- heater hose connections.
- 10018739Ignition diagnostics. To include lincoln zephyr 2006.
- 10013388Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling.
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