2006 Mercury Mountaineer: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer: 1 recall, 117 owner complaints and up to 16 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall 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.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #05V520000 · 2005 · 199,942 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor May have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Why it matters: After 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 in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 22, 2005.
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, 7 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine & cooling (43): the most common themes are leaks (21), overheating (4), stalls / loses power (3).
- Transmission & drivetrain (39): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (25), noise or vibration (8).
- Engine (14): the most common themes are leaks (6), stalls / loses power (3).
- Electrical (9): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3), leaks (2).
The 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has 117 owner complaints, ranking #8 of 15 Mountaineer model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 133). Complaints peaked in 2011 (24 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 58,849 miles. Neighboring years: 2005 (82 complaints, 0 recalls), 2007 (81 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 | 13 | 19 | 16 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Regular |
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2006 Mercury Mountaineer problems?
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (43), transmission & drivetrain (39), engine (14).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer get?
EPA ratings run up to 16 mpg combined (4.0 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2006 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.