1997 Mercury Mountaineer Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 2% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The tailgate of my 1997 Mercury Mountaineer fell off in july 2001 due to rust and / or metal fatigue and / or an engineering defect? It was replaced on 7/30/01 and the metal is now cracking again. Ford motor company does not seem interested!”
NHTSA complaint #10065617, filed 2004-04, 59,800 miles“If driving through a puddle right front wheel splashes water onto serpetine belt, resulting in temporary loss of power steering control/ alternator charge, and air conditioning. Vehicle has been checked by dealer, who advised consumer that since there was no recall it was not their problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8013704, filed 2002-07“The roof rack failed causing items stored on top to fall off. Consumer feels that the material used for the roof rack is flimsy and weak material of construction.”
NHTSA complaint #521811, filed 1997-09Related service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
138 complaintsVehicle speed control
59 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology