Does the 2002 Ford Mountaineer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer, the most recent reported on September 13, 2004 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Mountaineer?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (5 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (2).

How many 2002 Ford Mountaineer complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Ford Mountaineer recalls and problems

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Ford Mountaineer recalls

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments

NHTSA campaign 04V442000 · reported September 13, 2004 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 955,732 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the hinge should fracture, there is a potential for the glass to fall and ultimately break and personal injuries could occur.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train5
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility2
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 8, 2014 · Power train · 183,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER ON THE COLUMN WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000.

Nov 27, 2007 · Suspension · 77,000 miles
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE WHEEL BEARINGS AND HAVE SEEN WHERE MANY OTHERS ON THE INTERNET AS WELL AS PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO WITH THE EXACT SAME MODEL SUV HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEIR BEARINGS AS WELL. TO ME IT SEEMS IF EVERYONE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THESE BEARING THAT THERE WOULD BE A RECALL. FORD…

Oct 19, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HAS REMAINED LIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE RESET BUTTON WAS PRESSED, IT TRIGGERED THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY FAILURES. THE VIN WAS…

Jul 31, 2007 · Power train · 68,000 miles
TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SHUDDER WHEN SHIFTING, HAD DEALER POWER FLUSH AND FILL TRANSMISSION AND REPROGRAM PCM THIS FIXED PROBLEM FOR 3 DAYS, THEN PROBLEM RETURNED. HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TRANSMISSION CAN GO OUT ANYTIME SO REPAIRS HAVE TO BE DONE AT A COST OF $3600.00 AT DEALER.

Mar 16, 2007 · Power train · 851,655 miles
I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER REBUILT THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD IT COST ME $1400 FOR PARTS AND LABOR TO HAVE IT REBUILT I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN MARCH 2003 I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO SEE IF THERE IS SOME KIND OF DEFECT IN THEIR TRANSMISSIONS.I…

Mountaineer model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2000	0	2	0
2001	0	1	0
2002	1	11	0
2003	1	3	0
2004	0	4	1

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Questions

Does the 2002 Ford Mountaineer have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer, the most recent reported on September 13, 2004 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Mountaineer?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (5 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (2).
How many 2002 Ford Mountaineer complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 8, 2014.