Ford Transit vs Mercury Mountaineer
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Transit | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,072 | 2,646 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2026 | 1996–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 191 |
| Fires reported | 19 | 91 |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 148 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.4% | 16.4% |
Ford Transit by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
22.2%
Engine & Cooling
123
11.5%
Other & Unspecified
111
10.4%
Electrical System
105
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
63
5.9%
Brakes
60
5.6%
Body & Structure
53
4.9%
Mercury Mountaineer by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
399
15.1%
Tires
364
13.8%
Body & Structure
298
11.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
221
8.4%
Engine & Cooling
217
8.2%
Electrical System
190
7.2%
Brakes
142
5.4%
Seats
127
4.8%