2001 Mercury Mountaineer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
102 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 102
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt030508 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt0471 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 2004
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built…02138 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 2003
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt17316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Rattle/buzz sound from under the vehicle on 4.0l single overhead cam (sohc) engines. *tt03199 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 29, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- An uncommanded shift to 4x4 low. *tt16935 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt16735 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb0358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Paint-premature clearcoat cracking-service tips. *mj02171 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit repeat service for an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and b1998 set. *tt16131 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit repeat service for air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1994 (driver side air bag circuit resistance high) and / or b1998 (passenger side air bag…16114 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt16040 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt15910 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 inc…15887 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
- On some vehicles, the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) blows cold air from the floor ducts on vehicles produced before 9/30/2000 only. *tt0285 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or…0282 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise. *tt0281 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 rpm on cold engine operation only. *tt0276 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt0242 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps. *tt15692 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 (random misfire) or p0301. *tt0232 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 18, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Some vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or more. *tt15567 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some 4 door vehicles with the autolamp feature may exhibit a condition of the headlamps staying on all the time. *tt15564 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code p0300/p0301.*yh15563 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line. *tt15532 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Some vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or more due to fuel system contamination. *tt15496 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457 (gross leak after fuel fill). *tt15486 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 rpm, during cold engine operation only. *tt15470 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank condition after sitting for an hour or more. *tt15422 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Concerns with rear wipers that do not sufficiently clean the back glass. *tt15406 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illumin…012113 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Some 4.0l sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area. *tt15290 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt01B77 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some 4x4 vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint. *tt15251 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining. *tt15249 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 or p0457. *tt15215 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 or p0457 stored. *tt15215 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- On some vehicles the rear wiper arm fails to clean back glass. *et15155 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification. *slc15119 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt01137 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 9, 2001
- Exhibiting drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt15093 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint. *tt15080 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). *tt01114 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 11, 2001
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial start-up after several hours of cold soak. *tt14907 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2001
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt0186 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes described as a spark knock-type noise). *tt14868 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt14847 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt14819 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) accompanied by a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741 and in some cases p1728. *tt0154 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 19, 2001
- High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). *tt01411 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed of 1200-1400 rpm when the vehicle is initially received from the assembly plant. This higher …13995 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips. *tt0125 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 5, 2001
- Air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and / or b1998 stored in memory. *tt01110 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 22, 2001
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat. *jb14617 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines. *jb14583 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission may exhibit the tcil on with diagnostic trouble code p0741 (torque converter clutch system performance or stuck off) in continuous me…14554 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0351 through p0354 possible with no driveability c…00245 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 27, 2000
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0351 through p0354 possible with no driveability con…002405 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0351, p0352, p0353 and / or p0354 in self test wi…14451 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Ford motor company is providing additional coverage for the 4.0l sohc camshaft chain tensioner and lower intake manifold gasket. *tt00M12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb00213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *jb00201 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 2, 2000
- Subject regarding pop / creak noise from the rear underbody while driving. *jb14371 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial strt-up after several hours of cold soak. *jb14345 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label. *jb00L09 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the front lower door hinge(s) when opening or closing the doors. *tt14198 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may come in for a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 and/or p0174 in self test. **mr14061 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / no start condition when attempting to start the vehicle. *tt14090 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cooling system leak due to a broken constant tension clamp. **mr14062 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr14056 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cooling system leak due to a broken constant tension clamp. **mr8534 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr8512 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal. *tt14011 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal. *tt8423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with possible diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0351, p0352, p0353 and / or p0354 in self t…14451 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit one or all power windows inoperative, all or one of the power door locks inoperative or allthe power door locks cycling un-commanded. *tt14306 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2000