2006 Mercury Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. That ranks 8th out of 15 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (43 complaints, 37%), typically at around 57,150 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 117owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 37% | 57,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 39 | 33% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 12% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 6% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 5% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 50,473 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 86,546 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 33,001 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
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…
My shifter continuously wonât come out of park. Multiple other people with the same kind of vehicle have posted on forums with the same issue. Itâs happened weekly for a year or more. I keep getting told thereâs a recall on it but canât find it.
There is a known issue with the cluster panelâs relay that has caused my headlights to flash off and on randomly as it malfunctions.
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.
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…
Other Mercury Mountaineer years
← 2005 Mountaineer · 2007 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mountaineer | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Mountaineer | 96 | 1 |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 | 117 | 1 |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 82 | 0 |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 210 | 0 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 152 | 0 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 372 | 2 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 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 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.