# \#mountaineer **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mountaineer/617.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [2003 Mercury Mountaineer Not getting any heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-mountaineer-not-getting-any-heat/76987)
**Author:** [@dusty1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dusty1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-mountaineer-not-getting-any-heat/76987 "2013-01-28T11:25:10Z")
Tom & Ray, Recently found with the cold snap on the east coast that my vehicle wasn't getting heat to the passenger compartment. I changed my thermostat and added a gallon of 50/50 antifreeze to the radiator coolant cont… --- ## [Only has trouble on the FIRST start of the day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-has-trouble-on-the-first-start-of-the-day/76704)
**Author:** [@amb21781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amb21781)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-has-trouble-on-the-first-start-of-the-day/76704 "2013-01-15T02:17:30Z")
My car, 2000 merc mountaineer- ONLY on the FIRST start of the day (especially when cold) -have to turn the key and then sit, playing with the gas-if the little needle goes under 1, the car shuts off. After a while, the e… --- ## [B.B.B.(Bad Ball Bearings)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-b-b-bad-ball-bearings/76481)
**Author:** [@DDav1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DDav1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-b-b-bad-ball-bearings/76481 "2013-01-05T04:38:49Z")
A family member said that the front ball bearings are bad. This is what is going on; when I am driving and release the gas pedal and/or brake pedal, it jerks. When I am turning, left or right, to park in a parking space… --- ## [Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 Has No Spark Every Morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-5-0-has-no-spark-every-morning/74410)
**Author:** [@brokemercury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brokemercury)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-5-0-has-no-spark-every-morning/74410 "2012-09-11T01:13:03Z")
I have a 1997 Mercurey Mountaineer 5.0. In the morning it has no spark. If I disconnect the negative battery cable for 45 minutes or so and reconnect it, then it has spark and starts and will start and run perfectly ever… --- ## [Can't open door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-open-door/71250)
**Author:** [@Maddi-san](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maddi-san)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-open-door/71250 "2012-03-03T00:01:15Z")
Desperately need help!!! I'm in the process of replacing the "dog-eaten" (true) padded vinyl on both rear doors of my 2000 Merc Mountaineer, the same as an Explorer. This's done by removing the inner panel, removing… --- ## [Instrument Cluster Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-problem/63178)
**Author:** [@weaverm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weaverm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-problem/63178 "2011-10-26T19:10:29Z")
The instrument cluster in my 2005 Mountaineer has been randomly "failing" for about 2 months. By "failing", I mean the gauges will go to zero and bounce, the dash lights will go on and off, and the radio will go out. The… --- ## [2002 Mercury Mountaineer Transmission Rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer-transmission-rebuild/68729)
**Author:** [@mountaineer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountaineer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer-transmission-rebuild/68729 "2011-10-19T18:17:24Z")
I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer with 150K+ miles on it. Lately the transmission seems "rough" as in it seems to 'thud' randomly when I step on the gas while cruising. I think it's trying to change gears, but I'm not s… --- ## [Thumping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise/63648)
**Author:** [@romeroallntwn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/romeroallntwn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise/63648 "2011-04-13T18:04:41Z")
What would be the cause of a thumping noise coming from the right rear (pasenger side)side of the SUV. As I speed up is gets louder and faster. Check the tire it looks ok. Didn't check the other side of it. --- ## [Intermittent stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling/58080)
**Author:** [@Eric1122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric1122)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling/58080 "2010-11-30T04:46:24Z")
Stalling after extended (usually 90 minutes or more)highway driving in hot weather. Only happens in hot weather. Turning off the AC doesn't eliminate the problem. Letting the engine cool down for an hour usually fixes th… --- ## [Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold/57546)
**Author:** [@sarojsigdel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarojsigdel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold/57546 "2010-11-14T17:55:16Z")
Cold --- ## [2004 mercury mountaineer front differential](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-front-differential/56091)
**Author:** [@abostede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abostede)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-front-differential/56091 "2010-10-08T01:16:57Z")
Can someone please tell me why my front differential keeps burning out. I had to replace my front differential twice within the last 6 months.it's a 2004. --- ## [Mercury Mountaineer timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-timing-belt/52236)
**Author:** [@paulsc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulsc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-timing-belt/52236 "2010-08-14T19:24:02Z")
I have a 2002 Mountaineer V6 AWDwith 151000 miles. I have a rattling noise when accelerating. I am told it is the timing belt or tensioner. My question is, is the V6 engine an interference engine where the engine is dest… --- ## [2000 Mercury Mountaineer "missing" when temp over 92 Degrees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-mountaineer-missing-when-temp-over-92-degrees/53277)
**Author:** [@krutledge29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krutledge29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-mountaineer-missing-when-temp-over-92-degrees/53277 "2010-08-11T03:11:05Z")
For 2 years when the temperature outside is 92 degrees or above the RPM's will drop. Only once has it completely died. Typcally it will stall for a couple of seconds and re-engage. Only a problem when I am pulling out in… --- ## [Car shakes when put on the brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-when-put-on-the-brakes/53305)
**Author:** [@ShaonB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShaonB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-when-put-on-the-brakes/53305 "2010-08-10T20:28:05Z")
On my 1998 Mercury Mountaineer the car is now shaking when I use the brakes. --- ## [Vehicle failed to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-failed-to-start/52589)
**Author:** [@masterhands](https://community.cartalk.com/u/masterhands)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-failed-to-start/52589 "2010-07-28T15:56:24Z")
I let my vehicle sit up this winter without starting it everyday,Now it willnot start at all and the battery was dead.So I recharged the battery and it won"t turn over. --- ## [2002 Mercury Mountaineer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer/51897)
**Author:** [@rsflemingjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsflemingjr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-mountaineer/51897 "2010-07-16T00:42:56Z")
I have a 2002 AWD V8 Mercury Mountaineer with 166K miles. We replaced the transmission at 130K. Now we are told we have a crack in the transfer case and need it replaced along with the viscous clutch and they will chec… --- ## [2004 mercury mountianeer cd player](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountianeer-cd-player/49525)
**Author:** [@pcloninger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pcloninger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2010, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountianeer-cd-player/49525 "2010-05-30T00:58:25Z")
the last time i inserted a cd into my oem cd player, when i pushed eject i got "err" on the display, and the cd will not come out. how do i proceed? --- ## [Cold air streaming in on passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-streaming-in-on-passenger-side/8227)
**Author:** [@heyitsmeamy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heyitsmeamy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-streaming-in-on-passenger-side/8227 "2010-05-29T03:01:42Z")
I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, and as soon as it gets cold outside, cold air just streams in on the passenger side - down in the footwell and if you open the glove compartment, FREEZING air comes rushing out. This is… --- ## [Mercury Mountaineer Transmission Stutters In Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-transmission-stutters-in-reverse/49150)
**Author:** [@Daniel1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel1234)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-transmission-stutters-in-reverse/49150 "2010-05-22T00:47:16Z")
Why does my transmission stutter or hesitate when I backup? Does not do it in forward? If I really give it gas it will stop? 160,000 miles. Transmission serviced 4 times in life of car. Have had a complete flush of the t… --- ## [AWD problems on 1999 Merc Mountaineer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-problems-on-1999-merc-mountaineer/48102)
**Author:** [@DoctorZeet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoctorZeet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-problems-on-1999-merc-mountaineer/48102 "2010-04-29T04:28:37Z")
does the AWD transmission etc have any problems after 100,000 miles? the vehicle has had no trouble yet & i am about to sell it to a friend, should I ? i don't want problems with the truck or the friend.it has 105,000 mi… --- ## [False Overheating Warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/false-overheating-warning/46879)
**Author:** [@Moving\_Traget](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moving_Traget)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/false-overheating-warning/46879 "2010-03-31T01:00:52Z")
I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer with a 4.6 liter V8. I recently had the AC condensor replaced. Since then, I occasionally will experience a warning bell and light that instucts me to check my gauges. When this happe… --- ## [V8 Engine Whining Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v8-engine-whining-sound/46705)
**Author:** [@mrmoishe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrmoishe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v8-engine-whining-sound/46705 "2010-03-28T00:54:28Z")
I have a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer with a V8 engine. When I start thew car up, I get a whine like metal-on-metal. Every time I go to my mechanic, he puts a large metal screwdriver on all the different parts under the ho… --- ## [Changing brake fluid or power steering fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-brake-fluid-or-power-steering-fluid/44991)
**Author:** [@jerrymatheny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrymatheny)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2010, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-brake-fluid-or-power-steering-fluid/44991 "2010-02-24T03:53:50Z")
My wife's mechanic tells her she needs to drain and put in new brake and power steering fluids. I cannot find any mention of this need in the maintenance schedule for her Mercury Mountaineer. Also, after many cars and a… --- ## [Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/42732)
**Author:** [@mlacey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlacey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights/42732 "2010-01-18T16:41:22Z")
How do I get moisture out of the headlight covers? They are completely covered with water droplets. --- ## [Steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-issues/40715)
**Author:** [@dmacias](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmacias)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-issues/40715 "2009-12-13T16:57:20Z")
I have a 2003 Mountaineer that has 143,000 miles. The problem I'm having is that when I'm pulling out of may driveway or parking for example, I hear a rubbing sound in the front end and it almost sound like it's in the … --- ## [Auto shutoff when pumping gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-shutoff-when-pumping-gas/39769)
**Author:** [@MarvinM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarvinM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2009, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-shutoff-when-pumping-gas/39769 "2009-11-21T02:38:46Z")
For the last couple of months, when pumping gas, the auto shutoff keeps happening frequently, about every 50 cents or so (every couple of seconds). It takes forever to fill my tank! This is happening at several differe… --- ## [Loud Roaring Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-roaring-sound/37240)
**Author:** [@NJGIRL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NJGIRL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-roaring-sound/37240 "2009-09-28T20:13:37Z")
I have a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. Every time I reach a speed of 35 MPH or higher I hear a constant noise which sounds like an airplane taxi-ing down the runway for takeoff. The sound is very loud in the front on the dri… --- ## [2007 Mercury Mountaineer A/C clicking noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-a-c-clicking-noises/36976)
**Author:** [@EllenSellsNJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllenSellsNJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-a-c-clicking-noises/36976 "2009-09-22T13:47:33Z")
Sporadically and never when I bring the car into the dealer, I have a clicking noise in the A/C when the fan blows toward the face. The noise even continues for a few seconds when the car is turned off. --- ## [Front hub bearing assemblies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-hub-bearing-assemblies/36849)
**Author:** [@NJGIRL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NJGIRL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-hub-bearing-assemblies/36849 "2009-09-19T18:34:48Z")
I had front hub bearing assemblies replaced in Oct. 2007 at 87,000 miles. The left wheel had to be replaced several months later due to a defect. Now two years have gone by as well as 8000 miles ,and the right wheel hub … --- ## [Mercury moutaineer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-moutaineer/36626)
**Author:** [@jimmywrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmywrap)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-moutaineer/36626 "2009-09-15T19:58:27Z")
sometimes the wipers will not work on my vehicle. The dealer can find nothing wrong. What gives? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mountaineer/617.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=mountaineer) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mountaineer/617.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=mountaineer)