Does the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer, the most recent reported on April 20, 2010 (Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (5 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (4).

How many 2010 Mercury Mountaineer complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Mercury Mountaineer recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Mercury 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.

2010 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

Seats: front assembly, recliner

NHTSA campaign 10V161000 · reported April 20, 2010 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 33,256 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
The risk: In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Most reported problems

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

Service brakes5
Vehicle speed control4
Engine3
Power train2
Steering2
Electrical system1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Interior lighting1
Seat belts1

What owners report

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

Jun 7, 2022 · Electrical system · 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the computer had provided an incorrect error code. The vehicle was also diagnosed by an authorized Ford…

Dec 31, 2019 · Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT STARTED TO SLIDE BACKWARDS AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT MADE A 360…

Dec 8, 2019 · Unknown or other · 90,500 miles
DOORS LOCKING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONING AND CODING NUMBERS NOT FUNCTIONING. BEING LOCKED OUT WHEN USING CODE #S. CHAIN CRANKIN HARSHLY BUT NOT UNLOCKING DOORS. WHEN USING KEY INSTEAD OF CODE KEY DOES NOT UNLOCK NOR LOCK ANY DOORS EXCEPT DRIVERS DOOR LOCK.

Dec 10, 2018 · Power train
REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS FILLING WITH WATER PASS THE FILL PLUG. THIS IS A GARAGE KEPT CAR AND NEVER OFF ROAD NOR DIRVEN IN DEEP WATER. FIRST TIME DISCOVERED AT 22000 MILES AND THE DEALER REPLACE THE PINION SEAL AND OIL, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. DIFFERENTIAL NOW MAKING NOISE AND AGAIN FULL OF WATER PAST THE FILL PLUG…

Jun 26, 2016 · Engine · 65,000 miles
AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE CAR STALLS. IT ALSO STALLS AT STOP LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY, AND FORD CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT.

Mountaineer model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2007	0	81	3
2008	1	96	3
2009	0	6	0
2010	1	13	0

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

Questions

Does the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer, the most recent reported on April 20, 2010 (Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?: Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (5 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (4).
How many 2010 Mercury Mountaineer complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 13 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 June 7, 2022.