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#3297 of 3348 Re: 1997 mercury montaineer [mandlair] by romi

Mar 12, 2008 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: mandlair (Feb 19, 2006 2:09 pm)
I have had my 97 Mountaineer for 226,000 miles and the Check Engine light came on at 80,000 miles and the code said EGR valve. I was quoted $400 to fix it because it was inside the engine somewhere. I said the car runs fine. They said don't fix it then. So I haven't - the only problem I have is the check engine (idiot ) light on the dashboard cannot be stopped. When it is reset it simply comes on again. All you 97 owners can expect the engine to last 200,000 miles no problems I still don;'t even burn oil. But tires, ball joints and breaks are common replacements. My last repair was the fuel pump at 225,000 miles.
 
My next repair is the ?
This car makes a groaning noise when I turn corners especially when it is warmed up. When I drive straight no problems. Any suggestions?
I fear driveshaft or CV joints. Any idea how much these things cost?

#3298 of 3348 Re: '05 Transmission Problem [carostegui] by mclement1

Mar 14, 2008 (7:17 am)

Replying to: carostegui (Feb 11, 2008 10:47 am)
I have an '05 Mountaineer and my roof paint cracked and flaked off all the way down to the base gray. It was 3 weeks out of warranty; the dealership got a quote to repaint for $980 after Ford refused to correct the mistake. (They admitted it was a factory defect in paint). I was offered a deal to pay $200 and Ford pick up the rest. Plus, the motor in my back windows went out and the fuel gauge doesn't always show a full tank even after I fill up.

#3299 of 3348 crack on the liftgate by alman08

Mar 15, 2008 (8:45 pm)

it all happened overnight because Henry Ford was pissed off at what's happening with his company and his ghost came out everynight cracking those liftgates trying to deliver a message to his heirs... "DO SOMETHING!"

#3300 of 3348 liftgate by meemee

Mar 16, 2008 (11:08 am)

If the ghost is sending a message it isn't helping. The crack appears "better" in warm weather. Cold really draws it apart and it stands out. Ford offered to "maybe" help toward repair. But said that I would using my one time out of warranty coverage. Getting an estimate. Really have not had any other problems or expenses. Only oil, filters, gas, wipers and tires.

#3301 of 3348 Re: Just bought one, tow package, 3rd row question [jposter] by stephensonjr

Mar 21, 2008 (9:59 am)

Replying to: jposter (Jun 26, 2002 10:26 pm)
I've got a 2005 Explorer with the factory tow package. I found the wiring harness in the rear storage. It has pigtails that will connect to the brake controller, but where under the dashboard is the connection that it plugs into?

#3302 of 3348 Re: 2003 crack in Liftgate [meemee] by keogh22

Mar 26, 2008 (6:50 am)

Replying to: meemee (Feb 16, 2008 9:18 pm)
I've called my dealership about the crack and getting it fixed; all they had to say was that there has been no recall issued yet. The Explorer has the same problem and Ford has issued a recall and is fixing the problem as long as the vehicle is under 6 years old and has fewer than 75,000 miles on it.
 
I've called Ford/Mercury about issuing one for the Mountaineer and they said they haven't. My only thought is that they are waiting for more people to complain before they issue a recall.
 
So, if you haven't called Ford to report your problem, please do, so we can all get this fixed.

#3303 of 3348 can't get the back door open by dhutchens

May 29, 2008 (7:47 pm)

I cannot get the liftgate to open when i pull the lever one side opens but the other side stays locked. help

#3304 of 3348 Re: 2003 crack in Liftgate [keogh22] by mtnman1

Nov 01, 2008 (11:59 am)

Replying to: keogh22 (Mar 26, 2008 6:50 am)
It seems very few people are visiting this thread, but I'm hoping someone with a similar issue happens by. Our 2004 Mountaineer developed the crack in the liftgate as others in this thread have reported last Sunday morning. Just appeared out of nowhere. Started along the left edge of the Mercury Applique and ran up to about a inch and a half below the glass. Now a week later the crack goes all the way up to the window. Unfortunetly the Mercury dealership that I'd developed a good relationship with closed last July. I know they would have taken care of it no questions asked. I just bought a Ford Fusion SEL from the nearest Ford dealer which is about 2 miles from the closed Mercury dealership. I asked them to see what they might do to help me out. Body Shop manager said he would have to run it by the General Manager whom is on vacation until 11/3/08. He said they have seen a few with this problem (in reality I bet it is way more than a few) , but because it's out of warranty they probably can't do it for free. I was wondering if anybody has gotten these taken care of and how much should I expect to have to pay if Ford refuses to fix it for free? Is the fix holding up? Thanks in advance.

#3305 of 3348 Re: 2003 crack in Liftgate [mtnman1] by bryansos

Nov 02, 2008 (6:26 am)

Replying to: mtnman1 (Nov 01, 2008 11:59 am)
Hi, there are a lot of people with this same problem, Mountaineers and Explorers. Ford is fixing the problem with no cost to the owner. We just had our out of warranty mountaineer fixed at Tasca Ford in Cranston, RI. You just have to pusue it.

#3306 of 3348 Re: 2003 crack in Liftgate [bryansos] by mtnman1

Nov 02, 2008 (5:20 pm)

Replying to: bryansos (Nov 02, 2008 6:26 am)
Thanks so much for your reply. I had a problem with my 2003 Sonata that I just gave to my daughter. About a year ago the drivers side seat developed cracks in the leather which they claimed was considered normal wear and tear and they refused to take care of it. Went through a lot of back and forth with the dealership that I bought it from to get something done. Car only had about 30,000 miles on it. With the cost of $1800 there was no way I was willing to pay for it. Finally after much complaining and phone calls they sent a Customer Service rep up from Cincinnati and he agreed to have it fixed for free. Hopefully I won't have to go through as much to get an obvious defect fixed by Ford. I'm now concerned with the fact that the crack is spreading that the rear glass may shatter or pop out on the highway. Don't know if I can go very long with the risk of this occurring if it's at all possible for that to happen. It seems to be expanding a little more every couple of days. Right now it only has about 2 inches more before it runs the total distance from the glass to the bottom of the liftgate.

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