Mercury Mountaineer Tires Problems
Owners have filed 327 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Mercury Mountaineer across 13 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (138). The words owners use most often: “p235 75r15” (30% of reports).
- 327tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 18mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 80%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- P235 75R15: mentioned in 98 of 327 complaints (30%)
- Tire size: mentioned in 95 of 327 complaints (29%)
- Firestone wilderness: mentioned in 92 of 327 complaints (28%)
- Dot W2HL: mentioned in 26 of 327 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 23 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 327 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 18 an injury.
Mercury Mountaineer tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mountaineer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 1 | 0% | 70,000 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 8 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 3 | 14% | 73,500 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 22 | 18% | 30,000 |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 51 | 34% | 64,637 |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 95 | 40% | 80,000 |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 138 | 42% | — |
| 1996 Mountaineer | 2 | 67% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Tires:sidewall
Model years: 2002
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right side tires may have horizontal cuts on the edge of the tread that could have occurred during vehicle assembly.
Risk: Over time, the tire could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tires and, if any slices are found, the cut tires will be replaced. Owner notification began june 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My husband had purchased 4 brand new COOPER TIRES EVOLUTION H/T M+S size P235 / 65 R 18 a number of years ago. My husband has since passed away. I cannot find my sales receipt due to the fact my husband had paid for the tires in question. I do not know what he did with the sales receipt. I have a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mountaineer equipped with four cooper discoverer h/t tires, size: 245/65r17. The contact stated that all four tires rumbled and rode roughly instead of providing a smooth, stable ride while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a tire facility more than…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury mountaineer equipped with cooper discoverer h/t tires, size: p265/75r15. While driving approximately 70 mph, a loud banging noise came from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear driver side tire had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury mountaineer equipped with bf goodrich tires 105s rugged trail t/a tires, size: p245/65r17. The contact noticed excessive cracking around the tread for all four tires. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the tires needed to be replaced…
Purchase 4 new tires march 9, 2013 from our local mr. Tire in marion ohio. They started going bad this summer. Went to manager and was told you never had then rotated as told. We did go after 6 months of purchase and told to come back next day since they were too busy that day. They were not nice…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercury Mountaineers have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 327 owner complaints about tires for the Mercury Mountaineer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercury Mountaineer tires?
Yes: 1 safety recall list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Mercury Mountaineer?
The most frequent phrase is “p235 75r15”, in 98 of 327 complaints, followed by “tire size” (95).
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