Ford Mountaineer 1999

Model Mountaineer made in 1999 by Ford got 7 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, suspension and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (air bags). There was one recall concerning tires .

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
01X001000FORD MOTOR COMPANY X1300000006/04/2001MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/22/200105/22/2001
Defect SummaryThis is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.
Consequence SummaryShould the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryThe replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Notes

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1513808/01/2001624863Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm-up. *slc11/15/2001
1214611/01/1998613167Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines may exhibit an upper engine tapping noise on cold start. *mjs06/19/2000
1370901/01/2000612698Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engine and built prior to 11/23/99 may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm-up. *mjs06/12/2000
790401/01/20007904612393Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm-up.06/08/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
CSP-08B0105/16/200810026389Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund. *pe10/23/2008
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1212711/01/1998613149Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (am/fm/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display or graphics. *mjs06/19/2000
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
1214911/01/1998613169Some vehicles built between 9/14/98 and 10/22/98, the rear liftgate applique mountaineer lettering may be difficult to read. *mjs06/19/2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
1511908/01/2001624608Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification. *slc11/08/2001
00B4004/01/2000613557Information regarding multifunction switch replacement. **mr07/21/2000
POWER TRAIN
1374501/01/2000612742Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs06/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
1375701/01/2000612786Vehicles equipped with limited slip/traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning. *mjs06/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
1375201/01/2000612757Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *mjs06/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
791801/01/20007918612404Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.06/08/2000
SUSPENSION
1381301/01/2000612829Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds. *mjs06/12/2000
1380701/01/2000612824Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds. *mjs06/12/2000
802201/01/2000612692Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds. *mjs06/12/2000
1372501/01/2000612719Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration/moan at highway speeds. *mjs06/12/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
981206111/01/1998613030Vehicles with ohv/sohc, 5.0l 4.6l, 5.4l may exhibit a (mil) on with evap system dtc's p1450,po455,po466. the december sbds release will included new automated static leak test for dianosing these concerns. *mjs06/16/2000
VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
98521111/01/1998613018Information regarding the06/16/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
AIR BAGS
SQ99026FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/19/199905/23/2000AIRBAG SYSTEM'S LIGHT DYSFUNCTIONAL
 Alleged that the airbag warning light illuminates, indicating possible airbag system failure.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
03/06/200580000103/06/2005
 Air bag light illuminated and a beeping noise was heard intermittently while driving. consumer was concerned that air bags may inadvertently deploy without warning. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that the cause of the problem maybe that the air bag control module needed to be replaced. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM
609071
 When driving at normal speed, if vehicle hits a bump, pulls hard to the left or right. ford has replaced a number of parts on the front end, and problem keeps recurring. *ak
TIRES
12/24/1999106/01/1999
 Sidewall seperation at the tread( dot number: w2hl tire size: p23575r15 )
04/11/2000112/01/1999
 Tire blew out while on expressway. i did not hit or run over anything noticable. the vechicle fishtailed and almost turned over.( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/01/2007101/01/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford mountaineer. the contact received a notice for ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007 regarding the vehicle speed control. the dealer stated that they do not know when the part would be available. the manufacturer stated that the part would be available the fourth quarter of 2008. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage is 80,000. updated 02-25-08 *bf
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
09/11/2009119000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford mountaineer. while driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor and he was unable to release it. the driver was forced to shift gears into neutral to turn the vehicle off; however, within a few seconds the vehicle reset itself, began driving normally and the failure recurred. report 1499871479 was filed with the manufacturer. the manufacturer will not offer any assistance with the cost for the diagnosis or repairs. the current and the failure mileages were 119,000.