2002 Mercury Mountaineer steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Aftermarket rack and pinion system re-manufactured by Detroit Axel began leaking fluid and caused a loss of power steering within 3 months of purchase. A second unit was installed and after about a year had the exact same failure as the first unit. Also resulting in the loss of power steering. It…”
filed Dec 27, 2023
“I went to take my vehicle for emissions test and oil change and when I went to move the gear shift from park to drive, it just dangled in the air. I found this totally unbelievable!!!!!, needless to say, my key was stuck in the ignition due to it being stuck in park. I had to have it towed and…”
filed Sep 25, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Mountaineer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mountaineer | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 5 | 2% |
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.