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Mercury Mountaineer
The Mountaineer was a five-door mid-size SUV manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1997 to 2010. The vehicle was known for its stability and superb handling, and features a front engine rear-wheel drive layout.
1,435 Questions
Where do you add power steering fluid on a 1998 mercury mountaineer?
On a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer :
Both the 4.0 liter V6 engine and the 5.0 liter V8 engine have the power
steering fluid reservoir located at the front of the engine near the vehicle
battery
* according to the Owner Guide , MERCON automatic transmission fluid is
used as the power steering fluid
Why does your Montana heater blow cold when idling but hot when accelerating?
why does the fans not work when car is running (on the 1999 Montana car)
most likely a blown fuse or worst case the fan is no good. to the original question on why the air is cold at idle than warm during acceleration most likely low coolant is causing this
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Low Coolant Probably caused by a blown head gasket.
I had the same problem with my Montana until I had the head gasket replaced. It started the way you described for about a year and kept getting worse and worse over time. The worst part of it was that it began becoming noticeable at about 40,000 miles and I didn't have the head gasket replaced until about 67,000.
Good luck and have it checked for a head gasket leak.
1997 mercury mountaineer makes squealing noise when idling but not while applying gas?
It sounds like you need a new serpentine fan belt.
Look at the diagram on the fuse box cover. It will answer both questions.
How do you check the transmission fluid in a 2006 mercury moutaineer?
The fluid level is checked by loosening an Allen head bolt in the transmission pan. If the fluid starts to leak out, it is full. If not, it needs transmission fluid.
Only way is to run your hands along to find bolts, and work in small area. be sure to have plenty of lock free, as it's best to let it soak for about 15 minutes, and will help when prying off the bell housing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer; Actually there is another way. I personally remove my share of motor and transmissions in my time... I used a 3-foot extension from the bottom of the vehicle with the correct socket and ratchet you should be able to remove all the bell-housing bolts. With the proper floor clearance of course...
What does the diagnostic code 9318 and 9352 on a 2005 mercury mountaineer mean?
I have the same codes on my 2005 Explorer,
According to what I'm reading elsewhere, the battery needs to be replaced.
Where is the key less entry module located in the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
behind the jack compartment. twards the back passenger door
Shutoff switch on a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer?
The fuel pump shutoff switch is located in the right front passenger footwell , in the
right corner , somewhere between the dash and the carpet
Hi, Have you found out what the problem was? If so could you please let me know what it was because I am having the same problem. Thanks
How much hp is in a 98 mountaineer awd 5.0?
According to the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide :
The 5.0 , V8 is rated at ( 215 horsepower at 4200 RPM and 288 lb.ft. torque at 3300 RPM )
Why would the heater on a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer blow only cold air?
Worst case:SOunds like your heater core could be blocked. If it never blows warm air then I suspect it is blocked. Antifreeze flows through the heater core like a miniature radiator. There is usually an inlet tube and outlet tube. If your heater core has corroded due to lack of maintenance on the cooling system, then no water will flow through the heater core.
Best case:Or you may have a switch that will not allow the hot water to enter the heater core. I would check the switch first. Some switches work off of vacuum, some work from mechanical means with levers and some are electric. A door or flap sould open to allow the hot air to come into the cabin. If that flap or door is not opening, then that may be your problem.
Ford added a heater valve in 02. This is a vacuum actuated valve that cuts off flow of coolant through the heater core when max AC is requested. Your model should just have coolant flowing directly into the core at all times. A simple check of the flow is to feel both heater hoses going into the firewall from a cold start. The hoses should warm up at about the same rate and get uncomfortably hot. This is a good indication that heat is getting into the passenger compartment.
If it appears that the core is getting hot, the next suspect is the blend door. This door diverts some or all of the air flow through the heater core and commonly fails on the Mountaineer/Explorer/Ranger/Mazda pickup...all of which use the same plenum box. The door is on a vertical axis and has a pervasive problem with the the plastic connection to the motor breaking. The door can swing back and forth randomly or wedge in a strange position, killing heat and AC efficiency. This is an expensive dealer repair, but there is an aftermarket repair kit from HeaterTreater that will address and solve the problem. Complete diagnostic information and diagrams are available.
Check the blend door motor. Remove glove box, there's a plastic case/box motor 3"X4" in there. If the plug-in is lose and wiggles around re-soder. I had this problem and now works (replaced the blend door also) Check out Heater Theater for sure...
How do you open Highfield locks?
Obviously a Highfield key would be your best option. If you don't have one, or your key broke, you might be able to open it with a nail. The newer locks seem to have a stiffer spring that makes it near impossible to open without a key.
You will need a medium-small finishing nail and pliers (preferably Vice-Grips) with a cutter or a separate cutting tool. Hold the pointed end of the nail with the pliers about 1/4" to 1/2" up. You should be able to bend the nail over the pliers by hand. You want to create a 90 degree 'L' shape. Then, with your cutting tool, cut of most of the tip of the nail. This should leave you with a small stub sticking out.
Put the stub end all the way into the hole of the lock. You will feel a spring along the edges. Your goal is to hook the bottom of the spring and compress it back towards you. That will release the pressure on the 2 metal balls that hold the lock shut. I would recommend holding the nail with vice-grips.
If the nail bends back out of shape, you either need a thicker nail, or you're working with a newer lock. If you can't get the stub into the lock, you need a thinner nail, or you need to cut the stub down more.
Most Highfield locks are in use by utility (gas mostly) companies. In my area, I believe it is technically against the law to remove their locks. However, If you have a new tenant moving into a place in the evening or on the weekends you don't have much choice. They charge a $15 fee to remove the lock, turn the gas on and do a pressure test. They charge the same here if I remove the lock myself. You may want to find out what they do about people who remove locks in your area before doing so. The water companies here charge a $90 penalty if I turn the water on myself. Make sure you call them and put the gas in your name or your tenants name before removing the lock or ASAP.
Where is the IAT sensor for 1998 cavalier?
On a 1998 Cavalier, the IAT sensor is located in the hose connecting the air cleaner to the throttle body. The IAT is a two-wire sensor.
How do you know if your transmission modulator is bad on a 98 Mercury Mountaineer?
On a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer :
The automatic transmissions are ELECTRONICALLY controlled , so there is no
modulator
Where is the transmission dip stick on a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer?
Starting with the 2002 model , there is no automatic transmission fluid
dipstick on the Mercury Mountaineer ( and the Ford Explorer , 4 door )
How do you get the rotors off a all wheel drive Mercury Mountaineer 1998?
On the rear if you have the tire off and the disc wont release then try to tap the brake caliper with a hammer then it should release
What would prevent the cruise control from working on a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer?
#1 pressing brakes turns off cruise #2 switch on master cylinder sends current #3 don't know if that is separate from brake light bulbs current but seems to be #4 mechanic replaced leaky/bad switch on mine and it functions
