1998 Mercury Mountaineer suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire rods, wheel bearings…”
filed Aug 4, 2014
“Traveling at 65 mph on I-71 near lodi, oh I drifted on to the grassy median and when I tried to pull it back to the pavement witnesses said that the vehilce flipped first landing on the rear end the continue until it landed on its wheels. Although I was driving, I don't rember anything after…”
filed Sep 13, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Mountaineer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mountaineer | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 36 | 10% |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 4 | 18% |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 15 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.