Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 042115 | 10/31/2005 | 05213 | 10013388 | Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling. *eh | 04/18/2005 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 18719 | 07/01/2005 | 10017860 | Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean). *tt | 12/05/2005 | |
| 18217 | 10/01/2004 | 10010731 | Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
| 18224 | 10/01/2004 | 10010735 | Runs rough or misfire - diagnostic trouble codes p0300-p0308 or p0316. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
| 17316 | 11/01/2003 | 10008166 | Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
| 17494 | 01/01/2004 | 10007334 | Distance to empty not displayed. *tt | 06/10/2004 | |
| 0398 | 05/12/2003 | 10002780 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 16929 | 07/01/2003 | 10003829 | Roughness/rolling rpm when returning to idle (i.e., coming to a stop) after a short trip. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 05213 | 01/01/2006 | 06212 | 10019379 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with pcm diagnostic trouble code p0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code b1201 - fuel gauge drops to empty or slow to update after refueling. *tt | 03/13/2006 |
| 18121 | 09/01/2004 | 10011332 | Fuel gauge slow to update. *tt | 01/18/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/26/2009 | 127000 | 1 | |
| 2003 mercury mountaineer 4.6l-v8: when the vehicle is not under acceleration [stop sign/signal, exiting an expressway to a surface street, coasting] the engine will not hold idle, then stall. the steering & brakes are compromised when the engine stalls. to restart the engine, the headlights go dark for a moment...this is a very serious matter. decelerating from an expressway to a surface street, on a curved exit ramp , at night makes for an out of control situation where the driver can not see because of engine failure! i've replaced the throttle position censor [tps] with no improvement. the dealer offers replacement of parts $1500, and no guarantee of solving the problem. the vehicle is useless to me fore it is a hazard to be on the road...for me and anyone else driving near me. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 78898 | 1 | |
| Purchased the 2003 mercury mountaineer in 2007. we only drive the car locally for school and work and within 30 days of purchase, the car would not go into reverse. was told the transmission was slipping and made the dealership/warranty pay for $1600 repair. since then the check engine light comes on every 3 months. we get check fuel cap message, replaced that twice (last one from actual ford dealership) because they told us it wasn't the original from the car. car leaks water through the rear window/roof seal and now my light stays on when i lock the car and it tells me every time we get in the car that there is a door ajar no matter if we get out and reclose all 4 doors and back door. r&r wheel speed sensor and ball joints had to be replaced 8/29/08 for $555. just recently had my transmission go out again (12/8/09) and had to have complete rebuild of a mercury transmission which cost us another $4000. it still slightly vibrates going between 30 and 40 miles per hour. also the back hatch has cracked completely down through the logo. our ford dealer charges $200 just to look at the vehicle! *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 46000 | 1 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the front seatbelts would not retract. the dealership installed a modified repair kit and there have been no further problems. also, the fuel gauge was not reading the correct amount of fuel. the dealership replaced the fuel gauge, but the low fuel warning light has become inoperable. additionally, while the moon roof was being opened, it buckled. the dealership and manufacturer determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured. | |||
| 11/13/2002 | 1 | 11/13/2002 | |
| To this date the following problems are present: gas gauge sticks, air bag warning light comes on and off, driver's side door rattles and knocks, driver's side window taps, driver's side window grinds while moving up and down, clock and radio do not light up or work when start vehicle, sun roof rattles and knocks, wind gets caught between roof and headliner which creates a loud vibration, the passenger side window also rattles and knocks, there is a loud rhythmic chirp toward rear of vehicle, heating and cooling controls squeal when turning on or switching vent settings, driver's seat feels rough when moving on seat track, the 3rd steering wheel still has defect under the leather which protrudes, driver's side leather seat was damaged after being at the dealership, 2nd row middle seat is almost impossible to lock in folded position, front windshield wiper control does not stay within setting, the vehicle vibrates and the steering wheel shakes when turning the wheel at a slow speed, the third row cup holder on the driver's side does not stay down in the fitting, there is a strong exhaust smell in the cabin when engine is in hard acceleration, engine starts to stall while driving. steering wheel was defective by being malformed causing the airbag to be ineffective. the second steering wheel was also ill fitted causing sharp protruding parts on the steering wheel. the dealership has had to repair or replace the following: body work to defective paint on roof, front hood, and driver's side fender. the dealership damaged paint in two areas and only provided touch up paint. replaced noisy rear windshield wiper motor, rear hatch glass because defrost would not work, rear hatch hinges, driver's side seat track. suspension problems with vibration and pitching. vehicle lurches forward upon acceleration. *la | |||