Model year
2010 Mercury Mountaineer
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 13 complaints for the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (5), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (4), ENGINE (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 123 complaints
- 2001 22 complaints
- 2002 372 complaints
- 2003 152 complaints
- 2004 210 complaints
- 2005 82 complaints
- 2006 117 complaints
- 2007 81 complaints
- 2008 96 complaints
- 2009 6 complaints
- 2010 13 complaints
Recalls
10V161000 · Apr 20, 2010
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…
Complaints
13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ10001 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit · UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nov 18, 2010 | Dec 28, 2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Mountaineer 2WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Mountaineer AWD · 4.6L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Mountaineer AWD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Mercury Mountaineer at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.