CalvinC
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- Chesterton, IN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '99 Merc Mounty V8 5.0L
Hey all! Awesome forum, with tons of info to digest - looking forward to it!
Just bought a used Mountaineer:
1999 Mercury Mountaineer
5.0L V8
Automatic
Full-time 4WD
153,000 miles
Was able to get it for $1000 - drove about 250 miles to get it home, and engine has plenty of life (and power!) in it, transmission shifts fine, AC is blowing cold, body and paint are in good condition, no rust, a few minor dents.
Does need some work:
-Check engine light is on, haven't had a chance to run a diag on it yet
-ABS light is on
-Parking brake light comes and goes
-There's a sort of whine or rubbing from the front end, feels like it's coming from the wheel bays, especially noticeable when accelerating/decelerating - so could be bearings or brakes, hopefully not the transmission
-Door locks/door handles not working all the time - one door won't open at all, and rear gate doesn't open
Otherwise, for $1000 I couldn't be happier with it!
Can't wait to get to work on it - can't wait to bug all of you for help!
Take care and stay safe,
Calvin
Just bought a used Mountaineer:
1999 Mercury Mountaineer
5.0L V8
Automatic
Full-time 4WD
153,000 miles
Was able to get it for $1000 - drove about 250 miles to get it home, and engine has plenty of life (and power!) in it, transmission shifts fine, AC is blowing cold, body and paint are in good condition, no rust, a few minor dents.
Does need some work:
-Check engine light is on, haven't had a chance to run a diag on it yet
-ABS light is on
-Parking brake light comes and goes
-There's a sort of whine or rubbing from the front end, feels like it's coming from the wheel bays, especially noticeable when accelerating/decelerating - so could be bearings or brakes, hopefully not the transmission
-Door locks/door handles not working all the time - one door won't open at all, and rear gate doesn't open
Otherwise, for $1000 I couldn't be happier with it!
Can't wait to get to work on it - can't wait to bug all of you for help!
Take care and stay safe,
Calvin