2002 Mercury Mountaineer Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2% of the 372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 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.
“Dextero dht2 tire p245/70r16 106t this tire I purchased at walmart march 2013. I have had problems with sliding not gripping the pavement also looks like the bulge out. I have called walmart they said they probably need balanced or rotated so they did this still doing the same thing. I called them they said they need their tire specialist to look it over. Also told me there was no recall on this tire. I could not even find this tire on the recall list I assume its from china. …”
NHTSA complaint #10553131, filed 2013-11, 137,846 miles“The transmission keeps slipping causing the car to stall and stutter in traffic had to have it rebuilt in 2008 costing $3600.00, the differentials causing problems on front and rear with the car wheels spinning and sticking at times, the tires (all four) balling out from the inside out having to replace them every three to four months, the power locks, radio, interior lights all work when they want to like its a shortage.”
NHTSA complaint #10327816, filed 2010-04, 125,000 miles“While driving 65 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The consumer managed to pull over to change tire. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. Goodyear#p24570r16 please provide the DOT number and model name of tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10076068, filed 2004-06, 33,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer equipped with bf goodrich tires 105s rugged trail t/a tires, size: p245/65r17. The contact noticed excessive cracking around the tread for all four tires. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The tires were not original equipment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10735494, filed 2015-07, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The vehicle has toyo open country at tires, size p22570r15 (na). The tires were purchased brand new in may of 2007 from jensen tire company while driving 15 MPH. At 36,000 miles, the rear passenger tire blew out in june of 2008. The repair shop stated that the tire was worn down to the steel. The tire company from where the tire was purchased is providing reimbursement for the failed tire. The remaining tires were inspected by other shops and each shop recommended that the rest of the tires be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250330, filed 2008-12, 34,200 milesRelated recalls
- 01V171000May 24, 2001Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right side tires may have horizontal cuts on the edge of the tread that could have occurred during vehicle…Covers: Mercury Mountaineer 2002, Ford Explorer 2002
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 22 | 18% |
| 1999 | 51 | 34% |
| 1998 | 95 | 40% |
| 1997 | 138 | 42% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
144 complaintsBody and structure
70 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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