Does the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?

The 1997 Mercury Mountaineer has 1 recall on file with NHTSA, including issues with vehicle speed control.

How many complaints have been filed for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer?

399 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer?

There are 293 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer.

1997 Mercury Mountaineer Service and Repair Manual

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The 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Service and Repair Manual is a practical, workshop-ready reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. Use it to troubleshoot symptoms, follow step-by-step procedures, verify specifications, and confirm wiring and connector locations before replacing parts.

Ideal for technicians and DIY owners, it supports everything from routine service to deeper mechanical and electrical work—including drivability, no-start, warning lights, overheating, brake and suspension issues, HVAC faults, and circuit testing.

Trims covered

Base Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

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Body
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Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
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Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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1997 Mercury Mountaineer Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #09V39900013/10/2009Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORD 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 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON

TSB #10017891

FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT

TSB #10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

TSB #10013369

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

TSB #10013060

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

TSB #10008580

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

TSB #10008304

ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ

TSB #10008279

NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

TSB #10004886

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 293 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

19991008Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORCrash reportedFire reported

THE BACK DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, THE INSIDE DOORS HANDLES ON BOTH SIDES HAVE BROKEN, AND NO ONE IN THE BACK SEAT CAN GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. IF THE VEHICLE

20110303Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. T

19990625Component: TIRESCrash reported2 injured

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST OPENED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

19970630Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35 MPH FRONTAL CRASH IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN TWO INJURIES. *AK

20090502Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported1 injured

I HAD JUST GOTTEN INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF MY PARKED 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AT AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP LOT WHEN I REMEMBERED THAT I NEEDED TO RETRIEVE AN ARTICLE FROM UNDERNEATH THE SEAT. I GOT OUT OF

Showing the 5 most serious of 399 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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