2005 Mercury Mountaineer structure problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that the rear hatchback panel was cracked in several locations. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (five star ford, 6618 ne loop 820 at rufe snow, north richland hills, tx 76180-7844…”
filed Dec 31, 2018
“The mountaineer is a 2005. I love the vehicle but, the paint is almost gone on the hood and is starting to bubble in other area. This is my daily car, has been garage kept until may 2018. I cannot think of anything which would have caused this.”
filed Aug 16, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Structure problems in other Mountaineer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mountaineer | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 79 | 38% |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 59 | 39% |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 70 | 19% |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.