1998 Ford Mountaineer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Ford Mountaineer recalls

Most common 1998 Ford Mountaineer problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Electrical System	2
Suspension	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2013-11-15, Electrical System
THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR DOES NOT RELEASE: NOW THE CAR WOULD NOT START. WE'VE BOOSTED IT AND IT WOULD RUN BUT ONCE TURNED OFF IT WOULD NOT TURN ON AGAIN. *TR

2006-03-10, Electrical System
MY 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WAS HAVING A SLOW START FOR THE PAST MONTH. A FEW TIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, SOUNDING AS IF THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. IT WAS HAPPENING DURING THE COLD WEATHER SO WE ATTRIBUTED THESE SYMPTOMS TO THE COLD. WE HAD BATTERY CHECKED AND IT WAS FINE. ON MARCH 9,2006 WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT FIRE. THANKS TO SOME FAST RESPONDING NEIGHBORS THERE WAS NO FIRE DAMAGE TO MY HOUSE. THE FIRE WAS MAINLY NEAR THE SOLENOID OR THE STARTER AND EVERYTHING IS COMPLETELY FIRE DAMAGED. I READ THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL DUE TO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH WE WERE ALSO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. WHAT CAN WE DO? *NM

2000-11-01, Tires
CONSUMER REPLACED FIRESTONE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE INCLUDED IN RECALL 00T-005, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

2000-09-14, Tires
#P23575R15,WHILE CHECK TIRES NOTICED SOME SEPARATION ON ALL FOUR TIRES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK FIRESTONE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE, BUT INDICATED THE TIRES WERE NOT ON RECALL. *YH

2000-06-19, Suspension
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED LEFT IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE. NOISE SOUNDS LIKE METAL WAS RUBBING TOGETHER. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTUER ARE UNAWARE OF A REMEDY FOR DEFECT. DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT DEFECT CAN CAUSE THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

1998 Ford Mountaineer questions

Does the 1998 Ford Mountaineer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 Ford Mountaineer: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Mountaineer?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Electrical System (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Ford Mountaineer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.