NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford Mountaineer Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2003, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 4 model years (2000–2003) the Ford Mountaineer has 5 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2002 with 2; the cleanest is 2003 with 1.
- Model years
- 4
- Total recalls
- 5
- Worst year
- 2002
- Cleanest year
- 2003
2000–2003
2 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Mountaineer | 1 | |
| 2002 Ford Mountaineer | 2 | |
| 2001 Ford Mountaineer | 1 | |
| 2000 Ford Mountaineer | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford Mountaineer
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT3
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.