2004 Mercury Mountaineer engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mercury mountaineer. While having the vehicle serviced for routine maintenance at an authorized dealer the contact could smell a burning odor. The contact was told the engine manifold was cracked and leaking. The vehicle was repaired. A few days later the vehicle began shaking while stopped. The vehicle was taken back to an authorize dealer where the contact was told the engine coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and there was a sudden loss of power steering. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
- Body & structure 85 complaints
- Transmission 36 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints