2004 Mercury Mountaineer: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer: 0 recalls, 210 owner complaints and up to 16 mpg combined.
Recalls
0 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Visibility (wipers, glass) Equipment recall #07E104000 · 2007 · 1,657 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass Ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp Inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles May not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) May be seriously injured by shattered glass.
The fix: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 16 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Body & structure (79): the most common themes are door / lock issues (18), rust / corrosion (6), noise or vibration (5).
- Transmission & drivetrain (64): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (35), noise or vibration (18), stalls / loses power (4).
- Speed control / throttle (21): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (10).
- Electrical (16): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (6), electrical failure (5).
The 2004 Mercury Mountaineer has 210 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 15 Mountaineer model years for complaints (1.6× the average Mountaineer year). Complaints peaked in 2008 (27 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 68,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2003 (152 complaints, 0 recalls), 2005 (82 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Regular |
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, but 1 equipment or tire recalls may apply. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.
What are the most common 2004 Mercury Mountaineer problems?
Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are body & structure (79), transmission & drivetrain (64), speed control / throttle (21).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer get?
EPA ratings run up to 16 mpg combined (4.0 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 6 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.