1998 Ford Mountaineer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (2) · Suspension:front (1) · Structure:body:door (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 (11)
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.
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:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2000-04-07 · 981613 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission fluid leaks at radiator. yd
Power Train:axle Assembly 2000-01-01 · 13757 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles equipped with limited slip/traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning. *mjs
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
Power Train 2000-01-01 · 13745 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 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.