Does the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2001 Mercury Mountaineer recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer?

22 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2001 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercury been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mercury dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2001 Mercury Mountaineer recalls, newest first

August 3, 2007NHTSA 07V3360003,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence: This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected October 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on August 13, 2007, and mailing completed by September 19, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 13, 2006NHTSA 06E05600058,640 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 5, 2003NHTSA 03V2810001,552,880 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
Consequence: The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 5, 2003NHTSA 03V280000448,005 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0L sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.
Consequence: The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes4
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch2
Seats2
Structure2

Other Mercury Mountaineer years

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2001 Ford F-150 (19 recalls)
2001 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
2001 Ford Windstar (16 recalls)
2001 Ford Escape (15 recalls)

All of 2001’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 Mercury Mountaineer recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer?: 22 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.