2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V280000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 05, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Model Affected |
MOUNTAINEER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
448005
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 05, 2003
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
448005
Model Affected
2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
2001 Mercury Mountaineer Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
Defect Consequence:
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
448005
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 03S03
2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V281000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 05, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Model Affected |
MOUNTAINEER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1552880
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 05, 2003
Vehicle Component:
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1552880
Model Affected
2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
2001 Mercury Mountaineer Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER¿S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.
Defect Consequence:
THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1552880
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 03S04
2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E056000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 13, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected |
MOUNTAINEER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
58640
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 13, 2006
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58640
Model Affected
2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
2001 Mercury Mountaineer Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Defect Consequence:
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58640
Notes:
UFI FILTERS USA
2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V336000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 03, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
MOUNTAINEER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
3600000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 03, 2007
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3600000
Model Affected
2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
2001 Mercury Mountaineer Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3600000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 05S28