CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Mercury Mountaineer has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA, including 41 crashes, 10 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (162 reports).
1997 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
Most common 1997 Mercury Mountaineer problems
Problem areas named in the 328 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 162 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 59 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Suspension | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 12 |
| Visibility | 11 |
| Equipment | 10 |
| Structure | 9 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 385,000.
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. 185,000 MILES.
TL* THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND OWNS A 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT REFUSES TO LATCH AND, IF IT DOES LATCH, COMES UNLATCHED ON ITS OWN. ON INSPECTION, THE 'GUTS' OF THE MECHANISM ARE GONE.
I WAS AT A GAS STATION MAKING A PURCHASE WITH MY DISABLED MOTHER. WE LEFT THE STORE, AND GOT INTO MY TRUCK. I STARTED MY TRUCK AND PROCEED TO DIVE TOWARDS THE EXIT OF THE GAS STATION WHEN I SMELLED SOMETHING LIKE BURNING RUBBER. I SAID TO MY MOTHER THAT SOMETHING SMELLED FUNNY AND THEN LOOKED AND SAW A THIN STEAM OF SMOKE COMING UP FROM IN BETWEEN MY LEGS. I PARKED THE TRUCK AND JUMPERS OUT LEAVING MY OM IN THE CAR. I THEN SAW A FIRE INSIDE OF THE METAL TRACK IN WHICH MY SEAT MOVES MECHANICALLY UNDERNEATH MY SEAT, WHERE THE WIRES ARE. I RAN INTO THE GAS STATION PANICKED AND ASKED THE ATTENDANT FOR A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, TO WHICH HE REPLIED " NO, I DON'T KNOW I DON'T HAVE ONE" AND DID NOTHING.
1997 Mercury Mountaineer questions
Does the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Suspension; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer?
Based on 328 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (162), Vehicle Speed Control (59), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (40).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mercury 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.