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#BS-2002-FORMOU-770C

2002 Ford Mountaineer

Based on reports from 18 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
18
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
10
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 18 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

3 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 852K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)MED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (17%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)2 (11%)
Speed Control1 (6%)
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control1 (6%)
Visibility:windshield1 (6%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (6%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls1 (6%)
Engine1 (6%)

2002 Ford Mountaineer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 851,655 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 852K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
03
4
04
1
05
2
06
7
07
1
14

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

01X001000Jun 2001

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.

04V442000Sep 2004

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 18 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Ford Mountaineer Model Years

20042003200220012000199919981997
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2002 Ford Mountaineer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Ford Mountaineer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Ford Mountaineer is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Ford Mountaineer reliable?
The 2002 Ford Mountaineer has 18 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Ford Mountaineer problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Ford Mountaineer have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Ford Mountaineer has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Mountaineer problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 851,655 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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