2002 Mercury Mountaineer Fuel system Problems

“Driving at normal speed of approximately 40 MPH on a city street, the spark plug and coil shot out from the #2 cylinder. A large percussion banging sound emitted from under the hood which was the detectable evidence something had just gone desperately wrong with the engine.”

“My wife was pulling into a parking space when the vehicle surged forward resulting in a crash with a metal hand rail and two air conditioning units. No definitive cause has been established except. A witness says she heard an engine rev up just prior to the crash.”

“This is a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer with a v8 engine. The vehicle accelerates on its own with no driver input from a stop. It lurches both in drive and in reverse.”

“The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. While attempting to place fuel in the vehicle, the nozzle stopped after three gallons and gas began spilling out. The fuel gauge indicated that the gas tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they performed an unknown repair. However, the failure continued. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 78,140. Updated 04-07-08 the consumer stated the door ajar chime goes off while driving and the automatic door lock does not lock for 5 miles. Updated”

“Upon purchase, a raw gas odor was noticeable--returned to dealer--no problem found; returned at 4000 miles with same problem--replaced fuel injector; third time major fuel leak from right side fuel rail at upper seal on cyl 3 & 4 o-ring replaced--dealer had us call tow service and the dealer took care of repairs under warranty--great concern about safety due to possible of a serious fire from fuel leakage onto hot engine.”