Where is the transmission dipstick on a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer?
Adding transmission fluid to a Mercury Mountaineer is a bit different, however. A Mountaineer does not have a dipstick on the transmission; instead, it has a plug that releases fluid and also allows operators to add fluid. The plug is located on the side of the transmission and can be difficult to reach.
How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer?
Our research indicates that your vehicle does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. These types of transmissions are designed to be maintenance free. In order to check the transmission fluid, your vehicle likely has check valve on the bottom of the transmission on the bottom of your car.
Is Mercury Mountaineer a good SUV?
Model Overview: The Mercury Mountaineer should be a respectable choice for a used midsize SUV. At its debut, it offered good space for medium-size families, decent handling, tolerable ride quality and at least some semblance of off-road capability. These qualities held steady through two generations.
Are there transmission problems in a Mercury Mountaineer?
Our 2004 had trouble after quick stops- the engine would race and then finally shift into gear. It also started to leak. The guy at the transmission shop said that these are notoriously bad tranny’s and they’re only good for about 70K (ours had 63K).
What kind of Mercon does a Mercury Mountaineer use?
My 2001 Mountaineer’s 4R70W transmission overheats. I replaced the filter and drained the fluid from the torque converter drain plug. I filled the transmission with 12 quarts of Mercon V. The capacity is 13.9 quarts.
What kind of car is a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
We have an 2006 mercury mountaineer 4.0 ltr with the 5r55s trans. My wife was driving it and the orange wrench came up on the dash. We have a 160k on it with no major issues. So like you I read all the blogs and watched a lot of youtube.
What kind of trans does a mountaineer have?
I have a 2006 mountaineer premier edition AWD with a 6 speed trans and 31k miles. I have had it for 18 months and in the winter I heard a whining sound in the trans between 10 to 20 mph and shifts hard into gear. At higher speeds the noise disappears and runs fine.