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US recalls (3)
Vehicle speed control
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle speed control: cables
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Seats: front assembly, recliner
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Owner complaints (22)
Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer (2 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 117).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. | – | – | – | 2★ |
| 2001 Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 2★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Mercury Mountaineer version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Mountaineer 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Mountaineer 2WD 5.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Mountaineer 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Mountaineer 4WD 5.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
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