2000 Mercury Mountaineer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 5% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,500 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.
“I have a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer and my stabilizer bars have broken twice now when I spoke to ford mechanics they stated that it was unusual for that to happen when I looked for recalls on internet I found that (ford corp) had recalled 95-97 for this safety problem as a SUV can turn over. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131921, filed 2005-08, 1,000 miles“While driving at high speed or when wind is at high speed vehicle becomes erratic, swaying side to side out of control. Took vehicle to dealer. But, problem not remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006700, filed 2002-04“The steering gear was replaced, the dealership did not complete front end alignment after replacement which resulted in excessive wear of the front tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement for replacement tires that were required.”
NHTSA complaint #559104, filed 2001-01“2000 Mercury Mountaineer having problems with rear axle thumping noise when make a turn. When the vehicle was pulled out on the rear tire, the axle moved and made a knocking sound.”
NHTSA complaint #10109667, filed 2004-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 | 36 | 10% |
| 2001 | 4 | 18% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
28 complaintsTires
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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