Ford Mountaineer 2003
Model Mountaineer made in 2003 by Ford got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, seat belts. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V442000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/2000 to 06/23/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 955732 | 09/30/2004 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/2004 | 09/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the hinge should fracture, there is a potential for the glass to fall and ultimately break and personal injuries could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will have the liftgate glass strut brackets and glass hinges replaced. for the vehicles built from august 1, 2000 through march 3, 2002, the dealers will replace the hinges and liftgate strut bracket. on vehicles built from march 3, 2002 through june 23, 2003, the dealers will only replace the hinges. the recall began on september 30, 2004. a postcard was sent to owners on december 27, 2004, advising them that parts are now available. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 04s20.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 18466 | 03/01/2005 | 10014659 | Axle whine howl. this includes 1997-05 ford vehicles. *eh | 05/05/2005 | |
| 18478 | 05/01/2005 | 18590 | 10014668 | Axle seal leaks. *eh | 05/05/2005 |
| 18423 | 02/01/2005 | 10012959 | Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly. *eh | 04/05/2005 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 05310 | 02/21/2005 | 10012954 | Safety belt web stop button service. *eh | 04/05/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| 05/20/2007 | 71000 | 2 | |
| My 2003 mercury mountaineer had a lift gate recall. lincoln mercury dealer in hyannis, ma replaced parts to fix. this was last year. this week the latch broke on the outside of the window and the glass fell again. lincoln mercury dealer in hyannis charged me for the part! this all is directly related to the earlier recall i would believe. the dealer says no. the original recall said liftgate glass strut may disengage or hinge may fracture, allowing glass to fall and possibly break. am i wrong? and if it not part of the recall then i guess it should be. thank you very much for your time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/07/2006 | 44000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Abs light comes on and goes off. brakes are starting to fail when light is off, not when the abs light is on. i am going to take it to the dealership for inspection.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/25/2007 | |||
| 2003 mercury mountaineer has rear differential issues. loud humming coming from back end. potential failure is possible at anytime which can result in locking of back wheel. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | HYANNIS | FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY OF HYANNIS | 508-775-1444 |