1999 Mercury Mountaineer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 7% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Have been having trouble with door locks, delay switch on rearview mirror, window lock and window functions, ABS on all the time ,door ajar light on all the time. Nonfunctioning dome light switches and intermittent check engine light ( which when checked was determined to be some unknown insufficient exhaust flow issue). Constant clicking noises coming from the far left drivers side of dash. We noticed a flame coming out of my left front top dash vent after car had been parked for 5+ hours. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410359, filed 2011-07, 196,828 miles“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“The display on the premium factory radio does not function properly. Illuminated digits of the display panel may work intermittently or not work at all. All other functions of the radio seem to work. My research indicates that this has been a problem on radios installed in various ford motor company products of the 1997-2001 model year range. Ford motor company should make a no-charge repair on these radios.”
NHTSA complaint #10049012, filed 2003-12, 60,000 miles“Smoke came out of center part of dashboard while driving. Turned off vehicle, cleared smoke. When turned vehicle back on, display on radio was out. Checked fuses, went to dealer. Dealer said vehicle out of warranty, recommended factory authorized repair facility. *jbsaid repair facility removed radio, checked for problem. Found burned component on circuit board that powers high current display. Circuit board wad burned beyond repair. Repair facility said they have seen this numerous times before and advised that it is fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10008218, filed 2003-02, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. While driving the vehicle the contact smelled smoke and pulled off the road. As the smell intensified the contact turned off the ignition switch and exited the vehicle. The contact stated that within five minutes the smoke turned gray and black in color. The fire department was notified, and, by the time they arrived, the vehicle was in flames underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to the insurance investigators, and a report was pending to determine the cause of the fire. The current and failure mileage were 54,717.”
NHTSA complaint #10186820, filed 2007-04, 54,717 milesRelated recalls
- 00V072000Mar 7, 2000Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (a4wd) powertrains. The generic electronic module (gem)…Covers: Mercury Mountaineer 1999–2000, Ford Explorer 1999–2000
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 39 | 41% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 9 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 16 | 8% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 19 | 5% |
| 2000 | 19 | 15% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 15 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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