2003 Mercury Mountaineer Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 4% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,300 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.
“Purchased the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer in 2007. We only drive the car locally for school and work and within 30 days of purchase, the car would not go into reverse. Was told the transmission was slipping and made the dealership/warranty pay for $1600 repair. Since then the check engine light comes on every 3 months. We get check fuel cap message, replaced that twice (last one from actual ford dealership) because they told us it wasn't the original from the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319097, filed 2010-03, 78,898 miles“2003 Mercury Mountaineer awd 4.0l. We purchased our Mountaineer in june of 2004, with 22,000 miles on the odometer. Approximately 300 miles into our ownership, we experienced a front bearing wine. Dealership covered defect under 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty. Other defects covered...replacement of the rear speed sensor at 23,454 miles. A 2nd ABS problem required a new actuator speed control switch assembly at 28,419 miles. Transmission shift solenoid replaced at 32,075 miles. Driver side passenger window motor replaced at 33,443 miles. Recall on rear glass hatch lift struts at 27,379 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163859, filed 2006-07, 22,300 miles“While opening my hatch in the back of my car the hock came apart. One of the two hocks that hold the glass of the hatch broke. Not sure why it broke, the car did not have anything leaning up against it. It's dangerous because I could have happen while I was driving and the glass could have fell on the care behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #10262496, filed 2009-03“Consumer cannot open the rear passenger door from the inside of the vehicle. Consumer made contact with the dealership on four separate occasions, but the problem is still recurring.”
NHTSA complaint #10053359, filed 2004-01“To this date the following problems are present: gas gauge sticks, air bag warning light comes on and off, driver's side door rattles and knocks, driver's side window taps, driver's side window grinds while moving up and down, clock and radio do not light up or work when start vehicle, sun roof rattles and knocks, wind gets caught between roof and headliner which creates a loud vibration, the passenger side window also rattles and knocks, there is a loud rhythmic chirp toward rear of vehicle, heating and cooling controls squeal when turning on or switching vent settings, driver's seat feels…”
NHTSA complaint #10043237, filed 2003-10Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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