2002 Mercury Mountaineer engine and engine cooling problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My spark plug on #2 cylinder just shot out of my truck's engine... Argh!!!! Destroyed my coil pack and could have busted the fuel line. And now I cant put in the spark plug. Wtf........??????? *tr”
filed Apr 18, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury mountaineer. While driving approximately 3 mph, the high temperature and low oil warning indicators illuminated. The oil pressure gauge dropped to zero and a loud noise was heard. The contact merged the vehicle to the emergency lane and shut the vehicle off. The…”
filed Sep 15, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the…
05N04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Mountaineer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mountaineer | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 43 | 37% |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 10 | 7% |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 12 | 8% |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 14 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.