2008 Mercury Mountaineer recalls and problems

The 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has 1 safety recall and 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

Recall 07V-453: Power Train

Reported Sep 26, 2007 · 1,497 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.

Risk: If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2008 Mercury Mountaineer problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seats	54
Electrical System	40
Power Train	9
Engine	6
Exterior Lighting	6
Unknown or Other	5
Seat Belts	4
Interior Lighting	4
Visibility	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Structure	3
Steering	3

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust — 2
Electrical System › Ignition — 2
Visibility › Windshield — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Electrical System › Ignition › Switch — 1
Structure › Body — 1
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,600 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Mercury Mountaineer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 200,000 miles · reported Sep 3, 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The contact stated that the gear shifter intermittently failed to move to the intended position. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, and the fuel level was lowered sooner than normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the…

Steering · at 141,782 miles · reported Oct 21, 2021

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to remove the key after disconnecting the battery. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the steering column lock module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,782.

Engine · at 15,000 miles · reported Oct 18, 2020

Since I purchased in 2009, engine kills anytime, mostly when gas pedal not pressed. Pulling out of parking lots, sitting at red lights, or letting off gas on interstate, engine just kills. Sometimes feels like a jolt. I have to put the shift in neutral and restart the engine. Records of all visits for the problem at dealership. Never could solve problem, but too unsafe to donate to my grandson. If something were to happen to him because of a defect that was never found, I don't know what I'd do. Cannot check transmission fluid level. Sealed. I do have some fluid stains on my driveway. For…

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 140,074 miles · reported May 9, 2020

Car when idle shuts off in middle of traffic locking break an steering wheel can cause accident happened to me in middle of traffic thank god I was close to emergency exit car shutoff not allowing to brake had to press emergency brake.

Service Brakes · at 29,000 miles · reported Mar 7, 2020

At 28000 miles the transmission started shifting erratic, the dealer reprogrammed the ECM and covered up the problem until the warrant ended and the battery failed at which time the car reverted back to default and continued to buck and jerk until the car reached highway speed. This continued until the transmission finally failed during operation on the highway on 3/5/20. The ABS module just failed during low speed operation for no apparent reason. Also the car indicated that there is an electrical problem even though all electrical components are in good operational condition. This error…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer: 07V-453 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?

Owners report seats problems most often (54 reports), followed by electrical system (40). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,600 miles.

Are Mercury recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.