2007 Mercury MOUNTAINEER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
81 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 67 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 81 complaints (29.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 21 | 25.9% |
| Braking behavior | 14 | 17.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 3.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seats | 24 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
Seats: 24; Power Train: 21; Electrical System: 16; Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Unknown Or Other: 6; Engine: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Steering: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 6
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 14 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 4; 2010: 2; 2011: 6; 2012: 9; 2013: 9; 2014: 12; 2015: 5; 2016: 4; 2017: 4; 2018: 7; 2019: 5; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Seats leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10187916 · 2007-04-03 (April 3, 2007)
2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED AND WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL SHE PUT THE CAR IN PARK**CC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10187916 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191085 · 2007-05-17 (May 17, 2007)
I WAS WASHING THE SUV IN MAY 2007, AND AFTER WASHING THE WINDSHIELD OFF I WENT TO THE BACK OF THE CAR TO WASH OFF THE BACK WHEN I CAME AROUND TO THE FRONT AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A ROCK, OR DENT HOLE, THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS STANDING THERE AND WASHING IT AND IT JUST SOMEHOW GOT CRACKED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10191085 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206491 · 2007-10-22 (October 22, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE TRANSMISSION MADE NOISES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AT 15 MPH OR WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME, BUT THE FAILURE WORSENED. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO SLIP. SHE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND LEFT THE VEHICLE THERE FOR A FEW DAYS. A NEW COMPUTER PART WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THERE IS NO REPAIR FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206491 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208534 · 2007-11-09 (November 9, 2007)
TRANSMISSION JUKES AHEAD WHILE TRAVELING ON LONG DISTANCES AND SHORT. WHEN I LET OFF OF BRAKE PEDAL IT LOUNGES FORWARD. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE IN 2MONTHS TIME. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WHICH IN TURN TOLD ME I MUST WAIT FOR A RECALL PER FORD MOTOR CO. I FEEL THIS IS NONSENSE BEING THIS MATTER IS GETTING WORSE!!! WHAT, I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY VEHICLE TO DIE BEFORE I CAN GET SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT?!!! BULLCRAP! THANKS TERESA *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10216464 · 2008-01-30 (January 30, 2008)
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OVER A SMALL CRACK, DASHBOARD REPORTED THAT REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR BECAME LOOSE, HAD TO PULL OVER AND RE-CLOSE THE DOOR. I DRIVE THIS ROUTE/LANE EVERYDAY TO WORK, IT HASN' T HAPPEN FOR SIX MONTHS (THAT'S WHEN I BOUGHT MY MOUNTAINEER). DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A RANDOM EVENT OR DUE TO SOME DESIGN PROBLEM. IT CAN BE SCARY, WHAT IF THE DOOR BECAME WIDE OPEN WHILE DRIVING! REMEMBER THE DOOR IS CLOSED BEFORE IT BECAME LOOSE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10216464 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218698 · 2008-02-20 (February 20, 2008)
FRONT BEARINGS THAT ATTACHES TO THE AWD FAILED. IT WILL BE REPLACED AS SOON AS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 19,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218698 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10243206 · 2008-09-23 (September 23, 2008)
WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHILE MAINTAINING PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN HOLDING VEHICLE ON A STEEP INCLINE (STOPPED), THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. HAD IT BACK TO FORD DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION FOR EXPLORERS AND MOUNTAINEERS EVEN THOUGH SERVICE MANAGERS AND THE MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME THERE WAS A PROBLEM WHEN THEY INITIALLY CHECKED THE BRAKES. I HAVE STARTED THE PAPERWORK FOR THE NYS LEMON LAW PROCEDURE. I HAVE PUT THE FIRST COMPLAINT OF THIS IN THE APPROX. ACCIDENT DATE BOX. THIS HAP…
Owner-reported narrative. 14 miles reported. Look up ODI 10243206 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253563 · 2009-01-02 (January 2, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED THE FIVE RETRACTORS FOR DIFFERENT SEATS IN THE VEHICLE. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED AGAIN SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE ORIGINAL REPAIR. CURRENTLY, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,403 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,900. UPDATED 02-23-09 *BF UPDATED 02/24/09. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 4,403 miles reported. Look up ODI 10253563 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.