1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
2001 Mercury Mountaineer
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1997:
After operation at highway speeds, at below -20 degrees (F), engine may not return to idle.
1997:
Gas-cylinder bracket may not properly support rear liftgate.
1997-98 w/4.0-liter engine:
A gap between the plate and bore of throttle body was too narrow, causing the throttle pedal to stick.
1997-98 w/SOHC 4.0-liter:
Fuel lines can be damaged and fire could result if vehicle is jump started and ground cable is attached to fuel-line bracket near battery.
1998-99:
Secondary hood latch on certain vehicles may corrode and stick in open position.
1998-99:
Speed-control cable on certain vehicles can interfere with pulley, preventing throttle from returning to idle when disengaging the speed control.
1999:
Right-front brake-line connection could separate, causing leakage when brake pedal is applied.
1999-01 Mountaineer w/speed control system:
The speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. This could result in an underhood fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness.
1999-2000 w/4.0-liter engine and AWD:
Generic electronic module could lock-up, so various functions (front wipers, interior lights, 4x4 system, etc.) could not be turned on or off.
2000 w/side airbags:
Side airbag could deploy if ignition key is in "run" position and seatbelt webbing is forcibly extracted from locked retractor with jerking motion.
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