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2008 Mercury Mountaineer recalls and problems

1 recall and 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.

1
recalls
96
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2008 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines

NHTSA campaign 07V453000 · reported September 26, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,497 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.
The risk
If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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.

Sep 3, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 200,000 miles

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The contact stated that the…

Oct 21, 2021 · Steering · 141,782 miles

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to remove the key after disconnecting the battery. The contact took the vehicle to an…

Oct 18, 2020 · Engine · 15,000 miles

SINCE I PURCHASED IN 2009, ENGINE KILLS ANYTIME, MOSTLY WHEN GAS PEDAL NOT PRESSED. PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOTS, SITTING AT RED LIGHTS, OR LETTING OFF GAS ON INTERSTATE, ENGINE JUST KILLS. SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE A JOLT. I HAVE TO PUT THE SHIFT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE ENGINE. RECORDS OF ALL VISITS FOR THE PROBLEM AT…

Aug 24, 2020 · Seat belts

ON A 2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY HOOKED IN IT COMES LOSE.

Aug 10, 2020 · Seat belts

SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FAILS TO SAY HOOKED INTO THE SEAT BELT CLIP-IN

Mountaineer model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2005 08260
2006 111762
2007 08130
2008 19630
2009 0600
2010 11300

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

Questions

Does the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, the most recent reported on September 26, 2007 (Power train: automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (54 complaints), followed by electrical system (39).
How many 2008 Mercury Mountaineer complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 96 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 3, 2025.