Mercury Mountaineer Recalls (2010-2010)
The Mercury Mountaineer has been the subject of 1 recall campaign on record with NHTSA across the 2010 model years. They cluster mostly around the seats.
The Mercury Mountaineer scores 99 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 0% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 1 campaigns span 1 model year of the Mercury Mountaineer. The single largest affected 33,256 vehicles, over seats. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Mountaineer problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mercury Mountaineer may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Recalls by model year
2010 Mercury Mountaineer Recalls
1 recall affects the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer, involving the seats.
Every Mercury Mountaineer recall in detail
Seats
- Affected years
- 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
- Vehicles in this recall
- 33,256
- Reported
- Apr 20, 2010
- Owners notified
- May 3, 2010
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 10V161000.
Common questions about Mercury Mountaineer recalls
- Does the Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Mercury Mountaineer across the 2010 model years. The most common areas are the seats.
- How many times has the Mercury Mountaineer been recalled?
- The Mercury Mountaineer has 1 recall campaign from the 2010 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Mercury Mountaineer recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the seats, affecting 33,256 vehicles. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- Which Mercury Mountaineer model year has the most recalls?
- The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Mercury Mountaineer has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.