Model year record
1997 Ford Mountaineer
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 67,950 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock | 1 | 80,000 mi |
| Seats: front assembly: recliner | 1 | 38,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| Tires: tread/belt | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 67,950 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 1 | 90,000 mi |
The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.