2002 Mercury Mountaineer Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 09V399000Oct 13, 20094,500,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Mercury Mountaineer 1997, 2002, Ford E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more

  Reported issue: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

  Possible consequence: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009…

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• 01V171000May 24, 200152,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires › Sidewall
  Covers: Mercury Mountaineer 2002, Ford Explorer 2002

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right side tires may have horizontal cuts on the edge of the tread that could have occurred during vehicle assembly.

  Possible consequence: Over time, the tire could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tires and, if any slices are found, the cut tires will be replaced. Owner notification began june 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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