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2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Visibility | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 11, 200707E104000 | Visibility: glass, side/rearIN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E104000
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| Nov 9, 200505V520000 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motorAFTER 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 05V520000
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Owner complaints by component117
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 43 | 37 |
| Power train | 39 | 33 |
| Engine | 14 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 8 |
| Structure | 7 | 6 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 2 |
8 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
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that her husband informed her that the vehicle had experienced an unknown radiator failure.”
- Unknown or other
“My shifter continuously won’t come out of park. Multiple other people with the same kind of vehicle have posted on forums with the same issue. It’s happened weekly for a year or more.”
- Unknown or other
“There is a known issue with the cluster panel’s relay that has caused my headlights to flash off and on randomly as it malfunctions.”
Other Mercury Mountaineer model years
- 20101 recall13 complaints
- 20081 recall96 complaints
- 20070 recalls81 complaints
- 20061 recall117 complaints
- 20050 recalls82 complaints
- 20040 recalls210 complaints
- 20030 recalls152 complaints
- 20022 recalls372 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Mercury models
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2006 Grand Marquis2 recalls143 complaints
- 2006 Mariner3 recalls101 complaints
- 2006 Monterey2 recalls44 complaints
- 2006 Montego0 recalls85 complaints
- 2005 Sable0 recalls83 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
2006 Mercury Mountaineer recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recent, 07E104000 (reported December 11, 2007), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls for?
The largest group is visibility, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 43 complaints out of 117 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 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.