# \#mountaineer **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mountaineer/617.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Brake Fluid Flushing or Did I Get Flushed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-flushing-or-did-i-get-flushed/64135)
**Author:** [@jmadey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmadey)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-flushing-or-did-i-get-flushed/64135 "2021-11-30T01:51:55Z")
2002 Merc Mountaineer, 135K miles: I've been taking my car to the local town tire shop for years for my regularly scheduled maintenace. Just the usual oil changes, tire rotations, etc. If they saw some minor adjus… --- ## [Need help quickly, trying to get back home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-quickly-trying-to-get-back-home/178420)
**Author:** [@Mattvogel86\_176504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattvogel86_176504)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-quickly-trying-to-get-back-home/178420 "2021-08-01T17:15:36Z")
Last night my car had the service engine soon light and the battery light come on. Then it started to overheat and said low oil pressure. Then it reduced my engine power and made it difficult to steer. I added coolant an… --- ## [2007 Mercury Mountaineer misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-misfires/176080)
**Author:** [@stonyisland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stonyisland)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-misfires/176080 "2021-05-03T21:31:42Z")
Anyone else having misfire issues, I get getting check engine lights and when I scan the vehicle I get misfires code errors on multiple cylinders, changed the spark plugs and coil packs still getting the error code and c… --- ## [2007 Mercury Mountaineer ticking under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-ticking-under-the-hood/84453)
**Author:** [@hbockoven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hbockoven)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-ticking-under-the-hood/84453 "2021-04-09T03:04:40Z")
My parents have a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, 100,845 miles. They change oil like a religion. It has under the hood ticking that increases and decreases with RPM. The ticking (tickity-tickity) sounds like when there is low… --- ## [I accidently put Windshield Wiper fluid in the Coolant Reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-accidently-put-windshield-wiper-fluid-in-the-coolant-reservoir/42008)
**Author:** [@cmbyrne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmbyrne)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-accidently-put-windshield-wiper-fluid-in-the-coolant-reservoir/42008 "2020-05-26T16:26:58Z")
I accidentally put windshield wiper fluid in my Coolant Reservoir. It was dark and they are right next each other. Of course, I had already driven before I realized the mistake. So I can not just simply pump it out. Wil… --- ## [Website feedback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-feedback/116383)
**Author:** [@Pene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pene)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-feedback/116383 "2019-12-24T19:55:06Z")
so far not too crazy about this website. I created an account so I could ask a question about my car. The only place i could find was in the mechanics tab. 2 x I got an “unexpected error occurred”… went to the commun… --- ## [2002 Mercury Mountaineer - OD/check transmission light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer-od-check-transmission-light/133156)
**Author:** [@BenjaminHeflin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenjaminHeflin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer-od-check-transmission-light/133156 "2019-01-23T12:49:59Z")
My o/d off light start flashing and then my check transmission comes on I change the filter and fluid and it dose the same thing what else could it be. --- ## [2004 Mercury Mountaineer turns over, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-turns-over-won-t-start/131347)
**Author:** [@shirley57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shirley57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-turns-over-won-t-start/131347 "2018-12-24T18:53:13Z")
car turns over but will not start i got fuel spark new battery new cam sensor new crank sensor --- ## [2004 Mercury Mountaineer engine shuts down while using cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-engine-shuts-down-while-using-cruise-control/127266)
**Author:** [@Anita19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anita19)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-engine-shuts-down-while-using-cruise-control/127266 "2018-10-21T15:43:21Z")
Has anyone ever figured out a fix for the engine shutting down while using the cruise control?? Seems everyone is having the problem, but no one know the fix. Geez! --- ## [Swapping in a Chevy engine to 2005 Mercury Mountaineer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapping-in-a-chevy-engine-to-2005-mercury-mountaineer/123933)
**Author:** [@Cantbuynewcar2003BuPAve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cantbuynewcar2003BuPAve)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swapping-in-a-chevy-engine-to-2005-mercury-mountaineer/123933 "2018-08-30T06:17:34Z")
Can you put a Chevy motor into a Mercury Mountaineer 2005? If so what size? --- ## [2004 Mercury Mountaineer turns over, but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-turns-over-but-won-t-start/123119)
**Author:** [@LeeAClough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeAClough)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-turns-over-but-won-t-start/123119 "2018-08-17T15:37:19Z")
i have a 2004 mercury mountaineer that will turn over but not start. i have replaced the fuel pump and it still will not start --- ## [2007 Mercury Mountaineer trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-trouble-starting/120729)
**Author:** [@Jimmy33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-trouble-starting/120729 "2018-07-10T15:06:00Z")
The car is having problems starting. With the key in the ignition, it will turn on the electronics and lights, but the car will not start. An hour later, it may start with no problem. I took the car to a local Ford de… --- ## [Removing stuck plug core from 2000 Mercury Mountaineer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-stuck-plug-core-from-2000-mercury-mountaineer/119957)
**Author:** [@RobertTascott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertTascott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-stuck-plug-core-from-2000-mercury-mountaineer/119957 "2018-06-30T01:29:44Z")
I was trying to change the plugs in my Mountaineer. It has a 5.0 in it. One plug broke off between the threads and the head leaving the threaded section and part of the core in the head. What is the easiest way to remove… --- ## [What happens if you drive with damaged rotors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-you-drive-with-damaged-rotors/62815)
**Author:** [@haglered](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haglered)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-you-drive-with-damaged-rotors/62815 "2018-03-22T19:53:11Z")
We discovered that our 99 mercury Mountaineer had bad rotors. last night I hooked up a trailer and was going to help a friend move a couch when I heard a loud grinding sound. I turned around and determined it … --- ## [98 Mercury Mountaineer no Start ECM has received signal from anti theft system that a violation occurred](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-mercury-mountaineer-no-start-ecm-has-received-signal-from-anti-theft-system-that-a-violation-occurred/111099)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda_Davis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-mercury-mountaineer-no-start-ecm-has-received-signal-from-anti-theft-system-that-a-violation-occurred/111099 "2018-01-11T22:34:18Z")
while driving my 98 Mercury Mountaineer stalled and then would not start again. A few days later i had someone come and look at it. He discovered that there was NO oil. He told me that the oil pan has a sensor that will … --- ## [Dies While Driving But Starts After Venting Gas Cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dies-while-driving-but-starts-after-venting-gas-cap/105301)
**Author:** [@Mdh4u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mdh4u)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dies-while-driving-but-starts-after-venting-gas-cap/105301 "2017-06-25T15:34:31Z")
After driving a bit the car dies. It won't start right away but when I open the gas cap it vents a bunch of fumes. It will run with the gas cap off which makes me think the cap stopped venting for some reason? No codes i… --- ## [My 2001 mercury mountaineer turns fine left but not right any clues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2001-mercury-mountaineer-turns-fine-left-but-not-right-any-clues/104108)
**Author:** [@Wes823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wes823)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2001-mercury-mountaineer-turns-fine-left-but-not-right-any-clues/104108 "2017-05-19T21:47:57Z")
Steering wheel turns left fine but when you try to turn it right it acts as if the power steering is out. when you speed up it is a lot easier to turn it right though. My car is a 2001 mercury mountaineer --- ## [Recommended spark plugs for 2006 Ford 4.0 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-spark-plugs-for-2006-ford-4-0-v6/96813)
**Author:** [@OldcarsRbest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldcarsRbest)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-spark-plugs-for-2006-ford-4-0-v6/96813 "2016-12-03T16:42:10Z")
I am going to be changing my spark plugs hopefully in the next month, as routine maintenance. I would like to hear any advice on the best plugs to use. Rock auto has Motorcraft SP412, Advance has that one and a special o… --- ## [Proper thermostat for 2006 Ford 4.0 V6 (temp rating)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-thermostat-for-2006-ford-4-0-v6-temp-rating/96484)
**Author:** [@OldcarsRbest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldcarsRbest)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-thermostat-for-2006-ford-4-0-v6-temp-rating/96484 "2016-11-19T01:09:03Z")
History-I replaced the complete thermostat and housing due to a leak in the plastic housing about a month ago. After this, I noticed the temperature gauge was running a little cooler than before (before was pointing at t… --- ## [05 mountaineer lost power to window, radio, gas gauge at once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-mountaineer-lost-power-to-window-radio-gas-gauge-at-once/96327)
**Author:** [@bgrant1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgrant1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-mountaineer-lost-power-to-window-radio-gas-gauge-at-once/96327 "2016-11-04T03:26:13Z")
My girlfriends son and friend were driving my girlfriends 05 mountaineer when all of a sudden they lost power to windows, gas gauge, radio and map lights. After doing some research, fuse # 17 is blown and keeps blowing w… --- ## [Need help on unknown major problem in 1999 Mercury Mountaineer!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-on-unknown-major-problem-in-1999-mercury-mountaineer/90191)
**Author:** [@smitcody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smitcody)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-on-unknown-major-problem-in-1999-mercury-mountaineer/90191 "2015-06-16T05:15:25Z")
Hey everyone, thanks for the help. I have a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (5.0L V8) that has been causing me some major headaches this week. On Sunday I had driven the vehicle for about 5 miles and encountered the problem… --- ## [Trans makes a loud "bang" noise when slowing down to stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-makes-a-loud-bang-noise-when-slowing-down-to-stop/84194)
**Author:** [@MercurySoccerDad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MercurySoccerDad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-makes-a-loud-bang-noise-when-slowing-down-to-stop/84194 "2014-03-16T07:24:16Z")
I have a '06 Mercury Mountaineer, right over 100,000 miles. For the past few months the car has started to make a sound and even produce an "clunk" that I can feel when I am slowing down to come to a stop. It only happen… --- ## [I am freaking STUMPED](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-freaking-stumped/83513)
**Author:** [@kyle\_style](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyle_style)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-freaking-stumped/83513 "2014-02-03T20:49:37Z")
So I have an 06 mercury mountaineer it was making a rubbing noise from the rear left tire area so i replaced the bearing took the merc for a test drive and as soon as I applied pressure to the accelerator the TCS kicked … --- ## [Tires!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/83065)
**Author:** [@cathcrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cathcrom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2014, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/83065 "2014-01-12T22:08:50Z")
Hello, I am in need of new tires for my 2004 mercury mountaineer and virtually know NOTHING about cars. I want a reliable and reasonably priced place!!! I live in Columbus, Ohio. Thanks!!!!! --- ## ['06 Mountaineer Hissing sound/leaking coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-mountaineer-hissing-sound-leaking-coolant/76894)
**Author:** [@cathcrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cathcrom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-mountaineer-hissing-sound-leaking-coolant/76894 "2014-01-09T21:46:32Z")
I recently got my oil changed & the auto body shop told me that my coolant is leaking and that I needed to fix it ($800) I took my car to private mechanic & he said I was simply missing a cap, replaced it ($25) & that th… --- ## [When mechanics break parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-mechanics-break-parts/82775)
**Author:** [@LaddiusMaximus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaddiusMaximus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-mechanics-break-parts/82775 "2013-12-21T23:02:29Z")
So I started to replace my struts on my 2005' mercury mountaineer with quick struts, pretty straightforward right? Well I only got to the first strut and found that the bottom mount was seized in the bushing of the dr… --- ## [Merc Mountaineer, no fuel pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merc-mountaineer-no-fuel-pressure/82761)
**Author:** [@RobinFL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobinFL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merc-mountaineer-no-fuel-pressure/82761 "2013-12-21T00:11:28Z")
Hello all, On my 2005 Merc Mountaineer AWD, I've had the fuel pump and fuel filter replaced, crankshaft sensor, ECM relay for the fuel pump, starter, and spark plugs replaced, but to no avail. Car starts when it wants … --- ## [2008 Mercury Mountaineer 5 day battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mountaineer-5-day-battery-drain/80017)
**Author:** [@fsmorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fsmorton)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mountaineer-5-day-battery-drain/80017 "2013-06-28T03:06:42Z")
I have a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer with a brand new battery. Under normal driving conditions (commuting to and from work once a day, weekend road trips, etc) there are no problems whatsoever, no problem starting etc. Ho… --- ## ['99 Mercury Mountanier phantom battery trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mercury-mountanier-phantom-battery-trouble/78847)
**Author:** [@Chinthor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chinthor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mercury-mountanier-phantom-battery-trouble/78847 "2013-04-22T08:10:53Z")
Have a weird problem with this one. Often, it will be completely dead in the morning. According to the mechanic the wiring, alternator, and battery are all in proper condition. Nothing we can see is still on at night. An… --- ## [2004 Mercury Mountaineer stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-stalling/78429)
**Author:** [@itsmemolly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsmemolly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-stalling/78429 "2013-04-03T02:55:00Z")
Twice I have lost all power (stalled) while going 40 mph. Once descending a hill, once going up a hill. After reading many discussions about the resolution for this problem, it seems there isn't one. Many people have … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mountaineer/617.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mountaineer)