NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated Pulleys Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Mercury Mountaineer engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 011997

Mountaineer

  • miles

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If driving through a puddle right front wheel splashes water onto serpetine belt, resulting in temporary loss of power steering control/ alternator charge, and air conditioning. Vehicle has been checked by dealer, who advised consumer that since there was no recall it was not their problem.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jan 312001

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer stated the drive belt failed.

- Monroe, CT, USA

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problem #1

Jan 312001

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer stated the drive belt failed.

- Monroe, CT, USA

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