When your Mercury Mountaineer is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your vehicle’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common codes … Read more
Shocks and struts typically don’t last for the lifetime of a vehicle, If your Mercury Mountaineer is experiencing poor handling, excessive wear on tires and suspension components, or a jarring noise, it likely has bad shocks or struts. If your Mountaineer is experiencing any steering problems, it’s vital to check your vehicle out immediately, as … Read more
The TPMS light indicates that your Mercury Mountaineer’s tire pressure is above or below the minimum threshold set by the manufacturer. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is the most common warning light on a modern vehicle. If you have a TPMS warning light, your vehicle’s tire pressure must be checked. If your Mercury … Read more
Does your Mercury Mountaineer have lights that come on and a clicking noise when you turn the key, but it won’t start? This article is meant to help you diagnose this exact scenario. The good news is that this is a fairly common no-start situation and is usually pretty easy to repair. A weak battery … Read more
If you find yourself in a situation where only one of Mercury Mountaineer’s windshield wipers is working, there’s a lot you can do to get it fixed at home. We know that when only one windshield wiper is working, your Mountaineer’s windshield wiper motor is still functional. So we don’t need to check the windshield … Read more
A functioning horn is one of a vehicle’s most critical safety features. If your Mercury Mountaineer’s horn isn’t working, there are a few potential causes. We’ll cover each of them, starting with the easiest and most likely issues and working from there. A test light can make diagnosing a horn that isn’t working much easier. … Read more
If your Mercury Mountaineer has washer fluid that is not coming out, it is caused by a few common issues. This article aims to give quick practical advice to help you get your wiper/washer pumping fast. Mercury Mountaineer Washer Pump Not Working Quick Diagnosis Table Did You Hear the Washer Motor? Causes Yes No Fluid, … Read more
A mysterious noise you don’t know the source of is one of the most stressful things that can happen during vehicle ownership. If your Mercury Mountaineer is making a sloshing sound while driving it, this is the guide for you. If your Mountaineer makes a sound like sloshing water while driving, this is undoubtedly a … Read more
Does your Mercury Mountaineer’s air conditioning smell bad? This article will provide you with some quick and comprehensive list of causes to help eliminate your vehicle’s foul odor. This guide is broken down into three sections: AC Smell Reference Table Smell Type Potential Causes Sweet Leaking Engine Coolant, Leaking Refrigerant Mold, Mildew, Fungus Clogged Drain … Read more
P0020 is a rarely seen OBD II trouble code that can affect the Mercury Mountaineer. It’s a variable valve timing (VVT) related code, indicating a wiring issue with the bank 2 camshaft actuator “A.” P0020 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your Mountaineer’s oil as soon as possible. P0020 is a generic code, … Read more