1997 Mercury Mountaineer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

a clogged cat can cause your no start problem

My mountaineer will not crank, it was running fine and cranking fine when it was parked has set for almost a year now it's getting no fuel and there's no pressure on the railwhat could the problem be

automatic choke problem, or coolant temperature sensor. https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&rlz=1C1QJDB_enCA643CA644&sxsrf=ALeKk01tSVuD2BCVhM1Vpy9UWruXaYkc_A%3A1610058866809&ei=coz3X6HUMMey5NoP7daMwAo&q=97+Mountaineer+run+fine%2C+will+not+start+hot ..

This can be from warped rotors. Also try cleaning rear abs sensors. What happens in rear is brake dust does not have momentum at low speeds to fan out away from wheel sensors. Loose debris falls into abs sensors and makes abs activate. Big culprit in rear is emergency brake linings separate and get crushed then foul sensors.

You need a portable press to remove and install ball joint. If you a r e not a mechanic you might be taking on a bit much. There are videos showing how to do it on Utube and many auto parts stores will lend you the ball joint press kit.. Good luck

Raise the hood and use the battery terminal wrench, or a standard box wrench, to remove the negative battery cable. Wait 15 minutes before reconnecting the cable, then repeat Step 1. If your Mountaineer still will not start, and the flashing red light begins blinking rapidly when you attempt to start it, something is obviously malfunctioning. Either have the key reprogrammed or have more extensive troubleshooting and repairs done to the P.A.T.S. system by a certified technician.

drop steering collum to replace lost screw and tighten all of the other shifter screws best solution is to replace the shifter tube ,plunger ,bushings and straps takes about an hour.do not forget to use loctite on the screws.

This car you are driving is 20 years old. Have you thought of getting a newer model? It sounds like you are having too many problems.

hi, watch your oil pressure when cranking, you have to have some oil pressure to get the fuel system to start. you may have to find the hot wire at the relay and energize it to see if it is indeed the fuel pump going out. if its been sitting and its a 97 the fuel pump just might have went, you can also try hitting the gas tank from the outside in the middle to see if that works too. have a water hose or fire extinguisher around when your working on fuel system and leave one of your battery cable a little loose.. jm

indicates a failing cat converter blocking the exhaust pipe ' have a muffler shop check the condition of the cat converter

On this website, you find fuse box diagram and description for Mercury Mountaineer (1996 - 2001) Mercury Mountaineer First Generation 1996 2001 fuse box diagram Auto Genius

Hi Yada, I was looking up wiring diagram, maybe you'll can use it? My thought was check fuses for voltage, if no voltage, have to backtrack to dimmer. Have a good day.

This info might be in your owners manual? I use gloves to handle bulb, not bare fingers. Sometimes the oil from your skin can cause a hot spot on the bulb.

Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Light Green Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Black Car Radio Ground Wire: Black Car Radio Illumination Wire: Light Blue/Red Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: Blue Car Audio Front Speakers Location: Doors Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Light Green Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue/White Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Orange Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): White/Light Green Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: Rear Doors Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray/Light Blue Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Tan/Yellow Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Red Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Pink

It should be in the concil but it also labels on the wirires

Which engine there are three.

you have to drive at least 125 miles to reset and cycle computer some try the drive cycles they dont always work but the following links show you how to perform them http://www.lyberty.com/car/drive-cycle.html Drive Cycle and Emissions Readiness Monitors

How hot and did you add coolant when it was hot? Adding 80 degree coolant to a 260+ degrees engine can crack metal parts.

Not familiar with your vehicle specifically but I do not think you can avoid taking off the oil pan for this job.

recheck the connection to switch and motor possible not fully connected or switch damaged