2002 Mercury Mountaineer Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 5% of the 372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The tailgate developed a crack between the emblem and the rear glass lift. It was fixed once already and has since cracked again. Since this crack has developed, the door ajar light has come on. I have noticed the same crack in almost every ford explorer and Mountaineer that I see. I contacted the dealer to have it repaired again and was told that they only cover the repair once. I don't feel I should have to pay out of pocket for an obvious manufacturing defect. I then contacted ford and was told there is nothing they can do for me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10336445, filed 2010-06, 90,000 miles“I was driving my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer on vacation in florida 1400 miles from home with my kids, I was on the interstate 75 on alligator alley when I was coming up on two semi trucks, I applied the brake and instead of the cruise control shutting off it sped up fast sending me towards the semi trailers going about 85 MPH, I slammed on the brakes and veered off the interstate onto the shoulder and grabbed the gear shift lever to downshift to slow it down and the shift lever broke of in my hand, I got the SUV home and contacted the ford dealer and I was told that there is a recall on the…”
NHTSA complaint #10340877, filed 2010-07, 99,000 miles“When going 25-30 MPH vehicle will not shift.it actually kicked the vehicle back. Od light started to flash then service engine soon light came on.been doing this since. Went to go get Mountaineer read and of coarse..the transmission..something needs to be done otherwise this might eventually lead to a lawsuit after reading all of the complaints on the exact same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10927341, filed 2016-11, 150,351 miles“While reversing in low speed, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated into a pole. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer experienced sudden acceleration. The consumer believed that the pedal stuck. The transmission pan was removed and then re-sealed. The main control valve body was removed and repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10117228, filed 2005-05, 20,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10139426, filed 2005-10, 67,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford 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…Covers: Mercury Mountaineer 1997, 2002, Ford E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 31% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 9% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 16% |
| 2004 | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 28 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 7% |
| 1998 | 36 | 15% |
| 1997 | 59 | 18% |
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 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology