How many recalls does the 1996 Mercury Mountaineer have?

The 1996 Mercury Mountaineer has 2 known safety recalls. None are classified as critical.

Are Mercury Mountaineer recalls free to fix?

Yes, all manufacturer safety recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized Mercury dealers. Contact your local dealer with your VIN to schedule service.

How do I check if my specific 1996 Mercury Mountaineer is affected?

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Cardog app or contact an authorized Mercury dealer. They can verify if your specific vehicle is affected by any recalls.

1996 Mercury Mountaineer

Safety Recalls & Notices

We found 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Mercury Mountaineer. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Mercury dealer to schedule free repairs.

Total

safety notices

Recent

Aug 10, 2000

last notice date

Summary

TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.

Campaign ID:39484

Component:TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Potential Consequence

IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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MERCURY·MERCURY MOUNTAINEER·1996 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, IDAHO, IOWA, MAINE, MICHIGAN (UPPER PENINSULA ONLY), MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THESE VEHICLES, WHEN OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND TEMPERATURES BELOW -20 DEGREES FARENHEIT, DO NOT RETURN TO IDLE DUE TO ICE IN THE THROTTLE BODY.

Campaign ID:32175

Component:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequence

ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE CAN BE CONTROLLED BY EITHER APPLYING THE SERVICE BRAKES OR SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS OR SOME INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE CAN RESULT.