1997 Ford Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Mountaineer. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 78,975 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Mountaineer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 29% | 78,975 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 67,950 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Mountaineer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Mountaineer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car was parked in driveway got in next morning cruise control buttons on steering wheel completely melted.ford has a recall on this they said my model was not manufactured at this particular plant. One side melted 2 months later other side melted. I do not know if this has affected air bag. I am 84…
Seatback is loose and keeps falling backwards. Cause unkwown.*ak
The gas pedal sticks. *jb most of the time when stopped, begin to push on the pedal, it will not move until the pressure then breaks free, while giving much gas and lunging forward, and happens while driving. Scc
The rear liftgate door, door handles and locks were replaced at 30,000 miles. Consumer stated now at 90,000 the handle and locks need to be replaced again. *jb the lift gate will not open, 1 or 2 door locks have been broken for a long time. Scc
Momentary loss of power steering while traveling in one foot of water at 5 mph. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter. *ak
Other Ford Mountaineer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mountaineer | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Mountaineer?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Mountaineer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Mountaineer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mountaineer model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.