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2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls and problems

1 recall and 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.

1
recalls
117
owner complaints
6
complaints mentioning a crash
2
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.

2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor

NHTSA campaign 05V520000 · reported November 9, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 199,942 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
The risk
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Dec 27, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling · 143,869 miles

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that her husband informed her that the vehicle had experienced an unknown radiator failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the radiator was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time by…

Sep 5, 2021 · Unknown or other

My shifter continuously won’t come out of park. Multiple other people with the same kind of vehicle have posted on forums with the same issue. It’s happened weekly for a year or more. I keep getting told there’s a recall on it but can’t find it.

Jul 18, 2021 · Unknown or other

There is a known issue with the cluster panel’s relay that has caused my headlights to flash off and on randomly as it malfunctions.

Apr 22, 2021 · Power train

MY CAR WILL JERK AS I'M DRIVING RPMS GOING HIGH WHILE NO SPEED IS PICKING UP. WITH JUMP OUT OF GEAR WHEN AT STOP LIGHT. LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM TIRES COULD HAVE FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON GAS PETAL AND GO NO FASTER.

Oct 20, 2019 · Structure · 123,000 miles

2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 123,000 MILES. NOTICE (BOTTOM) OF BOX SUBFRAME, LOCATED REAR DRIVER SIDE ONLY. FOWARD OF REAR AXLE, HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN A LENGTH OF 8 TO 10 INCHES. CORROSION HAS ROTTED THROUGH THIS AREA. VEHICLE HAS 123000 MILES ON IT. ALSO VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION ALL OVER BOTTOM OF SUBFRAME…

Mountaineer model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2003 015265
2004 0210112
2005 08260
2006 111762
2007 08130
2008 19630
2009 0600

Across all years, the 2002 Mountaineer has the most complaints (372). All Mercury Mountaineer years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, the most recent reported on November 9, 2005 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (43 complaints), followed by power train (39).
How many 2006 Mercury Mountaineer complaints mention a crash or fire?
6 of 117 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 27, 2022.