Top 20 1998 Mercury Mountaineer Questions & Answers

it wont really work. Id get one from a junk yard. removing the drive shaft will be fine in a pinch but it will give you errors in the computer.

Follow this drive cycle to reset the monitor. http://www.obdii.com/drivecycleford.html

No. YOu'd need a new fuse box

Usually this is a symptom of oil starvation. The oil is not returning to the top of the engine fast enough. Sometimes the oil drains in the heads are clogged and the oil can not flow to the crankcase and be returned to the top of the engine. You may need to run an oil cleaner. You may have a problem with the oil filter check valve and need a Ford oil filter. The proper weight of oil is also necessary. After the oil warms it will flow better. A mechanic can remove the oil pressure sender, temporarily install an oil pressure gauge and really find out what your pressure is doing.

Everything that is heat and cooling in a vehicle is controlled by vacuum from the engine. It appears to me that your blend door vacuum line to the temp control switch is either off or cracked/broken and not making things work the way you want/expect. It's the vacuum friend.

sounds like servo/solenoid problems for those gears run the fault codes or have it inspected and properly diagnosed by an accredited transmission specialist shop it is running with no reported noises or other problems so at this point it will not need a new transmission

checking gear oil is not checking for a bad gear or bearing with the hub that will also pop the abs change the hub because if grinding is indeed the hub not long from total failure which can cause accident as well as serious injuries

Hey Kiefer Take it to a place that will change the fluid and filter .. have that done and it should cure your problem.

Mercury Mountaineer First Generation 1996 2001 fuse box diagram Auto Genius

Attached is a link to the owners manual, the fuel pump reset switch (AKA Inertia switch) is behind the kick panel on the passenger side, there is a hole to reach the button. To view the switch and the location go to page 170 of the pdf owners manual. http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/99mntog1e.pdf

Worn drive line parts like universal joints will clunk as well as transfer cases problems, have it inspected on a car lift for worn parts. As far as the vague description of a transmission concern not sure what to tell you, maybe the transmission is in need of an overhaul. Do you have a check engine light or OD light flashing on the shifter?

Security is tricky on these. Any thing you replace, except the receiver or wire has to be programmed at a Ford dealer. Security consists of the key,receiver,wiring, the BCM, or PCM. Also add a tow bill to this.

Go to http://bbbind.com/free_tsb.html free wiring diagrams , will also show fuse panels . Enter vehicle info . year ,make , model , engine size . under system click on electrical distribution , then under subsystem click on fuse panel . then click on search . Blue links will pop up . Click on one at a time . Good luck ,hope this helps you .

There is no one fix for this fault, you need a smoke test done to see if there really is a leak or it is a sensor malfunction, that takes a skilled tech to figure out what and which is the cause. This code can be a real nightmare to diagnose..

I do not understand what the problem is here? If no one flashes you why do you think the head lights need adjusting?

Do you have the light dimmer switch turned off by chance, refer to the owners manual.

Does it feel spongy when you press on pedal ? Sounds a lot like air in the hydraulic lines. Bleed the entire system again and check for leaks in all the lines. Maybe the bleed screws are loose.

Which fuses did you change? I don't know what ND means? If it cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the plugs. If spark, use a gage and check proper fuel pressure, also check fuel injector pulse. What about your security system? Can you check for applicable trouble codes. To check, you need an obd2 code reader, at least. There may not be any codes?

most accredited locksmiths have the equipment to reprogram a key from an existing key or take it to a service dealer and have it programmed to suit the vehicle immobilizer

Sounds like your anti theft engaged with the wrong key or the chip did not activate properly in you key. You can probably reset this by disconnecting the negative side of the battery for thirty seconds and trying again.