1999 Mercury Mountaineer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,066miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 6% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,066 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Abs light is on and had test done and comes up as rear speed control sensor. Have replaced numerous times and still no change. Have taken to ford dealerships, Mercury dealerships, and other well known maintenance shops and no one knows what is wrong. Since the light has come on the front brakes feel like they are dragging. Also the display on the premium radio works when it wants to.”
NHTSA complaint #10053195, filed 2004-01, 50,131 miles“Brakes failed seven times within 70,000 miles. An independent mechanic determined that the gem control module was the problem. When the gem control module malfunctioned, the brakes failed, and the 4-wheel drive didn't operate. Also, windshield wipers operated intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10050127, filed 2003-12, 70,000 miles“We have had this vehicle in to two different dealerships at least 6 times for the same problem. They now say that rotors are below specs, and that someone has turned them to get them that way. All brake parts on this vehicle are original and have only been serviced by a registered Mercury dealership. I ahve talked to the Mercury customer assistance department two times also about this problem. We cannot get anywhere but they now say we must rebuild the brake system on the front of this vehicle at our expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #735965, filed 2000-11“While driving there was unattended acceleration. Consumer's foot actually was on the brake and at the accelerator pedal at the same time. The pedals were very close together. Accident occurred. Vehicle was totaled. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. .....once off the exit ram slid through grass an dinto pine tree.”
NHTSA complaint #10101124, filed 2004-11“Whe brakes are applied brake pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has gone through ford's dispute resolution board.”
NHTSA complaint #857307, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 99V123000May 18, 1999Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak…Covers: Mercury Mountaineer 1999, Ford Explorer 1999
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 38% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 8 | 7% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 40 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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