2002 Mercury Mountaineer Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2% of the 372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,750 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.
“Right front wheel bearing went out and was replaced at 50,000 miles. I just replaced the same wheel bearing at 100,000 miles. The two rear bearings have also been diagnosed as failing and need to be replaced. This is the first vehicle I have had wheel bearing problems on.”
NHTSA complaint #10342986, filed 2010-07, 50,000 miles“I got into my Mountaineer and notice a familiar rumble. My wheel bearins went bad again! I will be replacing these for the 4th time now. This is on top of having to have the transmission rebuilt to the tune of $3700. I love to drive this car but it constantly needs repairs and the repairs need repairs. I can not afford a new car but I can't keep fixing this one!!! I have also had to replace the intake manifold only to find out ford had a fly by night law suit and never notified people to have there intakes checked so that was another $300 just for the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479440, filed 2012-10, 127,000 miles“As I was driving, all 5 of the tire studs on my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer broke, which then caused my front passenger side wheel to fall off. When the tire fell off it tore the fender of my car. There was no damage to the tire or hub cap.”
NHTSA complaint #10062699, filed 2004-03, 43,149 miles“While driving on the highway the front left original manufactures rim had a catastrophic failure. The rim in question after investigating it had a fracture that was perpendicular to the rotation of the rim which resulted in the loss of air pressure causing a secondary failure by the rim fracturing in the circumference causing the rim itself to separate into two pieces.”
NHTSA complaint #10244429, filed 2008-10, 96,000 miles“Traveling I-95 n between baltimore,md and wilmington de when transmission started slipping in 2002 merc mtnr. Transmission slipping when shifting into 3rd gear at toll both. Pulled off hwy at rest stop but did not turn off engine. Pulled back onto hwy, accelerated and check transmission indicator came on. O/d light began flashing. Pulled off hwy, called for tow and was taken to local ford dealership. Was told band was broken in transmission and replacement was needed at cost of $4361. Had just replaced left rear wheel bearing and rear parking brakes week prior for $650. Vehicle had 75k miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196296, filed 2007-07, 75,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013107Jan 1, 2004Clear coat peel off the wheel or cracks that look like spider webs under the clear coat - 16 inch wheels.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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