1997 Ford Mountaineer Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 73,975miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Mountaineer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Mountaineer. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,975 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “Car was parked in driveway got in next morning cruise control buttons on steering wheel completely melted.Ford has a recall on this they said my model was not manufactured at this particular plant. One side melted 2 months later other side melted. I do not know if this has affected air bag. I am 84 yrs old and afraid to drive car worried fire could start while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10558146, filed 2014-01, 67,950 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “The rear liftgate door, door handles and locks were replaced at 30,000 miles. Consumer stated now at 90,000 the handle and locks need to be replaced again. The lift gate will not open, 1 or 2 door locks have been broken for a long time. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10012416, filed 2003-03, 80,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 67,950 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Ford Mountaineer in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10204995Nov 28, 2000Suspension. Letter Pursuant to Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code fof Federal Regulations, Defect and Noncompliance Reports, Ford Motor Company submits the following information concerning a safety-related recall…
- 10076008Nov 28, 2000Suspension. This recall action involves replacement of the front stabilizer bar links in certain 1995 through 1997 model year Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles. Under certain conditions, predominantly in cold…
Other model years of the Ford Mountaineer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 72,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 7 | 73,975 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Mountaineer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Ford Mountaineer have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Mountaineer as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Ford Mountaineer is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1997 Ford Mountaineer been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Ford Mountaineer reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,975 miles and the middle half falls between 67,950 and 80,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.