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2001 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 3, 200707V336000 | Vehicle speed controlTHIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V336000
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| Jun 13, 200606E056000 | Fuel system, gasolineFAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E056000
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| Aug 5, 200303V281000 | Seats: front assembly reclinerTHE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V281000
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| Aug 5, 200303V280000 | Vehicle speed control: cablesTHE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V280000
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Owner complaints by component22
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 18 |
| Structure | 3 | 14 |
| Tires | 3 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 14 |
| Seats | 2 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 9 |
| Visibility | 2 | 9 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Air bags | 1 | 5 |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 5 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“The frame in back is rusting through. The back cross member at the rear bumper is rusted bad. It rattles all the time.back sway bars are rusted bad.”
- Visibility/wiper
“I opened the rear glass and while the glass was being raised by the pistons, I heard a loud bang. The glass suddenly shattered all over me and the back of the mountaineer. I got glass in my face and arms and feet.”
- Engine
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving, smoke emitted from the hood and the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard.”
Other Mercury Mountaineer model years
- 20050 recalls82 complaints
- 20040 recalls210 complaints
- 20030 recalls152 complaints
- 20022 recalls372 complaints
- 20013 recalls22 complaints
- 20006 recalls123 complaints
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Other Mercury models
- 2001 Grand Marquis3 recalls157 complaints
- 2001 Sable8 recalls430 complaints
- 2001 Cougar1 recall82 complaints
- 2001 Villager1 recall20 complaints
- 2001 Marquis0 recalls26 complaints
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2004 Monterey4 recalls283 complaints
- 2005 Montego2 recalls135 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
- 2003 Marauder0 recalls60 complaints
2001 Mercury Mountaineer recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recent, 07V336000 (reported August 3, 2007), concerns vehicle speed control. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer recalls for?
The largest group is vehicle speed control, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (18%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Mercury Mountaineer?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.