2000 Mercury Mountaineer Electrical system Problems

“I am disable on june 11, 2014 I was traveling about 35 MPH and suddenly flames gushed from the dash I stopped the ignition would not turn off fire wipped my right side and I broke my ankle trying to get out of the car.”

“I was driving to an intersection with my family while going 45 MPH. I noticed black coming through the vents. I pulled off to a gas station parking lot. I proceeded to use fire extinguishers under the hood, the fire department had to come put it out. They did a look through and determined the fire started at the fuse box. I went home and researched that this is a recurring problem with this type of vehicle. I'm now out the 6500 I used to purchase it. I cant fix it or trade it in now.”

“I was driving don the road to an intersection going 45 MPH and noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. I proceeded to pull over and got my family out the car before the electrical was completely fried. I tried to put the fire out with two extinguishers and help from fellow bystanders. The blaze under the hood had to be put out by the fire department. I received a police and fire report. The area that the fire had originated from was the fuse box. I know this was a factory problem because I didn't do any work in those areas. …”

“The automatic locks do not work on all the doors. I've had these locks worked on, but they continue to not work. This is a safety issue, as the doors will not open at all. The driver's side rear door will not open when you try the auto-locks, and the lock cannot be manually pulled up, thus leaving the rear-seated occupant trapped in the car. This often times with the front passenger as well. It also happens with the rear hatch.”

“Smoke coming from turn signal when being used. Happens only when you are turning left. Back windshield wiper works for a few weeks then needs motor to be replaced. Stereo lights quite working will come on only if you are driving in the rain.”