2001 Mercury MOUNTAINEER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 22 complaints (9.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Seats: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Structure: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2003: 8; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 3; 2010: 2; 2012: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10042909 · 2003-11-25 (November 25, 2003)
VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH. NOISE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE GETS LOUD. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES A LOUD NOISE OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042909 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048101 · 2003-11-18 (November 18, 2003)
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED AND DESTROYED BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10112430 · 2005-03-02 (March 2, 2005)
DEALER INSTALLED FORD TOWING HITCH AND WIRING ASSEMBLY. I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN THE PASSENGER'S REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE WRITER INDICATED THAT THE DRIVER'S REAR LEAF SPRING WAS SAGGING , AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON FOR THIS ERA OF EXPLORERS/MOUNTAINEERS. HE INDICATED THAT IT WAS SAFE TO TOW AS-IS AND THAT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE SPRING. WHEN AT A BODY SHOP THIS WEEK I SHOWED IT TO THE MANAGER WHO SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS COMMON TO EXPLORERS/MOUNTAINEERS OF THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 35,245 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112430 at NHTSA ↗