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US recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Tires: sidewall
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES MAY HAVE HORIZONTAL CUTS ON THE EDGE OF THE TREAD THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Risk and remedy
Risk: OVER TIME, THE TIRE COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND, IF ANY SLICES ARE FOUND, THE CUT TIRES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2009-10-14 · campaign 2009-292
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05S28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.
Owner complaints (372)
Owners filed 372 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer (17 crashes, 7 fires, 38 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 117).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 144 | |
| Structure | 70 | |
| Suspension | 36 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 33 | |
| Visibility | 31 | |
| Steering | 23 | |
| Air bags | 20 | |
| Electrical system | 19 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Mercury Mountaineer version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Mountaineer 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Mountaineer 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Mountaineer 2WD FFV 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Mountaineer 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Mountaineer 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Mountaineer 4WD FFV 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
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