2001 Mercury Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. That ranks 12th out of 15 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 18%), typically at around 35,245 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 18% | 35,245 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 14% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 60,250 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 14% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 9% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 9% | 500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 191,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercury Mountaineer recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.
Risk: The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
Risk: The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on august 29, 2003. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Front seat back recliner attachment (PE03020) — opened May 21, 2003, closed Sep 5, 2003, led to recall 03V281000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The frame in back is rusting through. The back cross member at the rear bumper is rusted bad. It rattles all the time.back sway bars are rusted bad.
I opened the rear glass and while the glass was being raised by the pistons, i heard a loud bang. The glass suddenly shattered all over me and the back of the mountaineer. I got glass in my face and arms and feet. I had lacerations to my arms from the glass and glass splinters in my feet where the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving, smoke emitted from the hood and the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileages were 130,000. The…
Seats:front assembly:recliner on my 2001 mercury mountaineer 5.0 suv. The front passenger seat no longer works. Cannot move it, adjust it, etc. There is a recall for this but the ford dealership says it does not apply to my vehicle. *tr
Tl*-the contact owns a 2001 mercury mountaineer. The vehicle was parked, and when the contacts daughter, seated in the passengers seat secured the safety seat belt.an inadvertent deployment of the airbag occurred. The passenger sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. The authorized…
Other Mercury Mountaineer years
← 2000 Mountaineer · 2002 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mountaineer | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Mountaineer | 96 | 1 |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 117 | 1 |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 82 | 0 |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 210 | 0 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 152 | 0 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 372 | 2 |
| 2001 | 22 | 3 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 123 | 6 |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 151 | 7 |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 236 | 5 |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 328 | 6 |
| 1996 Mountaineer | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Mercury 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 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.