1997 Ford Mountaineer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires:tread/Belt (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Mountaineer model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar 2000-11-28 · RCDNN00V4028174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
letter pursuant to part 573 of title 49 of the code fof federal regulations, defect and noncompliance reports, ford motor company submits the following information concerning a safety-related recall action that it is initiating.
Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar 2000-11-28 · RCDNN-00V402-817 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this recall action involves replacement of the front stabilizer bar links in certain 1995 through 1997 model year explorer and mountaineer vehicles. under certain conditions, predominantly in cold weather areas, a front stabilizer bar link stud can fracture from bending fatigue. bushing load/de
Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar 2000-09-01 · 00M11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding front sway bar link . *yh
Unknown Or Other 2000-04-07 · 981617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
floor mat installation procedure service tip. yd
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2000-04-07 · 98165 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
evaporator core failed, causing the air conditioner to drip on to passenger floor. yd
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal 2000-01-01 · 13752 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *mjs
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.