2010 Mercury Mountaineer recalls and problems

The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has 1 safety recall and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

0 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

Recall 10V-161: Seats

Reported Apr 20, 2010 · 33,256 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

2010 Mercury Mountaineer problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Engine	3
Steering	2
Power Train	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Structure	1
Seat Belts	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Unknown or Other	1
Seats	1
Interior Lighting	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 38,660 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 2010 Mercury Mountaineer complaints

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

Electrical System · at 109,000 miles · reported Jun 7, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the computer had provided an incorrect error code. The vehicle was also diagnosed by an authorized Ford tech who confirmed the failure with the computer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Service Brakes · reported Dec 31, 2019

The contact owns a 2010 mercury mountaineer. While the contact's wife was driving 70 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal and the front driver's seat started to slide backwards and the interior lighting illuminated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver lost control of the vehicle as it made a 360 degree spin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Unknown or Other · at 90,500 miles · reported Dec 8, 2019

Doors locking mechanism malfunctioning and coding numbers not functioning. Being locked out when using code #s. Chain crankin harshly but not unlocking doors. When using key instead of code key does not unlock nor lock any doors except drivers door lock.

Power Train · reported Dec 10, 2018

Rear differential is filling with water pass the fill plug. This is a garage kept car and never off road nor dirven in deep water. First time discovered at 22000 miles and the dealer replace the pinion seal and oil, but could not find the cause. Differential now making noise and again full of water past the fill plug. Searched online and found several people with the same problem with ford products. Dealer cannot find or not willing to find the cause. Called ford and they offer little to no support. Guess they are waiting for the differentials to lock up at highway speed and kill a dozen of so…

Engine · at 65,000 miles · reported Jun 26, 2016

At high speeds, the car stalls. It also stalls at stop lights. This happens repeatedly, and ford cannot figure out what is wrong with it.

Other Mercury Mountaineer years

20102009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Compare all Mercury Mountaineer years · All Mercury models

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer: 10V-161 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (5 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 38,660 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.