2003 Ford Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Mountaineer. That ranks 6th out of 8 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 71,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Ford Mountaineer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break.
Risk: If the hinge should fracture, there is a potential for the glass to fall and ultimately break and personal injuries could occur.
Fix: Dealers will have the liftgate glass strut brackets and glass hinges replaced. For the vehicles built from august 1, 2000 through march 3, 2002, the dealers will replace the hinges and liftgate strut bracket. On vehicles built from march 3, 2002 through june 23, 2003, the dealers will only replace the hinges. The recall began on september 30, 2004. A postcard was sent to owners on december 27, 2004, advising them that parts are now available. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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.
Abs light comes on and goes off. Brakes are starting to fail when light is off, not when the abs light is on. I am going to take it to the dealership for inspection.*ak
2003 mercury mountaineer has rear differential issues. Loud humming coming from back end. Potential failure is possible at anytime which can result in locking of back wheel.
My 2003 mercury mountaineer had a lift gate recall. Lincoln mercury dealer in hyannis, ma replaced parts to fix. This was last year. This week the latch broke on the outside of the window and the glass fell again. Lincoln mercury dealer in hyannis charged me for the part! This all is directly…
Other Ford Mountaineer years
← 2002 Mountaineer · 2004 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mountaineer | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Mountaineer?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford Mountaineer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.