Ford Mountaineer recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 11 owner complaints for the Ford Mountaineer (model years 2000–2004). The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (2 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Mountaineer model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 1 of 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 of 5 | |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 of 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 of 5 | |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 of 5 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V442000 | Sep 13, 2004 | Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments | 2002 | 955,732 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.