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2006 Mercury Mountaineer Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, most often about the engine (48% of complaints, typically around 58,500 miles). It is 5th of 11 Mountaineer model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Mercury Mountaineer problems
Engine
56 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system.
I have leak in my radiator, and after doing some research on the internet I found out that there is alot of complaints about that type of radiator in that vehicle, and every one of the cases is identical and now I am the next victim of this radiator failure. Some thing needs to be done about the radiator problems…
Purchased in june 2009 and have had problem after problem. Mountaineer premier AWD. Transmission issue, feels like you're getting hit from behind when coming to a stop. Radiator leaks. Back lift gate randomly opens, won't latch. When it rains, water comes in through the interior light mount and through dvd player.…
Transmission
39 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the radiator started to overheat. The driver was able to continue driving and added water to the radiator. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge backwards when driving in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
Electrical
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
(day and mileage are approximate values). 2006 Mercury Mountaineer AWD premier edition. In excess rainfall events, water leaks thru sunroof and down thru roof center lighting console. I've taken it to numerous places to have it evaluated. Upon receiving it from a used car dealer (respectable reputation) the sunroof…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the all the doors failed to open when using the key fob and the power door lock switches. The contact stated that only the front driver side door could be opened manually. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the smart junction box…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
The driver seat motor messed up causing the to be stationary. The seat wont move forward and backward.the air conditioning on the driver side doesn't blow cold , the dash and radio lights brighten and dim sporadically and the third row seats don't work, the gear stripped out. Also, the bushings on the feont and rear…
2006 Mercury Mountaineer driving along around town or highway and will just loose power without warning after the fact then the engine light comes on along with a red wrench or an orange wrench, first place I had it to said it was a negative battery cable that was loose so they tightened the cable, took it home…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
(day and mileage are approximate values). 2006 Mercury Mountaineer AWD premier edition. In excess rainfall events, water leaks thru sunroof and down thru roof center lighting console. I've taken it to numerous places to have it evaluated. Upon receiving it from a used car dealer (respectable reputation) the sunroof…
Bought used in wa state and live in nj now. After purchasse it rained one night and next morning entire center console, overhead lights were all wet inside. Upon further investigation determined leak was sunroof. Notified dealer and they had a glass specialist remove the entire assembly and thoroughly clean. Replaced…
Seats
6 complaints · 5%While driving, dome light illuminated and driver's seat moved to farthest position back as if exiting the vehicle. This problem is happening more frequently while driving. This problem also happens when turning on headlights or moving gear selector from park to drive or reverse. It is intermittent, but happens daily.…
Mountaineer premier AWD with just over 150,000 miles. Went to raise rear (third row) electrical seat on driver/left side. Makes a slight clicking sound and will raise up about 1 inch, then just stops going up with sounds still heard. Further investigation shows a motor in the center along a gear shaft which must raise…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
Purchased in june 2009 and have had problem after problem. Mountaineer premier AWD. Transmission issue, feels like you're getting hit from behind when coming to a stop. Radiator leaks. Back lift gate randomly opens, won't latch. When it rains, water comes in through the interior light mount and through dvd player.…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that she was unable to refuel the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the filler neck assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 101,000 and the failure mileage was…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 3%My 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has intermittently jolted or lurched forward when stopping for lights and stop signs after speeds over 30 MPH. Hasn't gotten away from me but feels as if I am going to hit something or someone ahead of me. Extremely scary when people are in cross walk. I took my car to the ford dealer…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Full defect summary
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (56 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles); transmission (39 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 9, 2005 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Mercury Mountaineer?
- It is 5th of 11 Mountaineer model years by number of complaints, with 117 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.