4M2ZU86P91UJ03937

2001

Available vehicle information

VIN
4M2ZU86P91UJ03937
Model year
2001
Country
United States
Record status
bid

VIN structure

4M2 WMI · ZU86P9 VDS · 1UJ03937 VIS
WMI 4M2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS ZU86P9 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 1UJ03937 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 1 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make MERCURY
Model Mountaineer
Model year 2001
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Displacement 5.0 L
Cylinders 8
Engine power 215 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city LOUISVILLE
Plant state KENTUCKY
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

4
4 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 06E056000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Report received: 13/06/2006

Summary

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Recall 2 07V336000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Report received: 03/08/2007

Summary

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall 3 03V281000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Report received: 05/08/2003

Summary

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.

Consequence

THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 4 03V280000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Report received: 05/08/2003

Summary

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.

Consequence

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →

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World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 4M2ZU86P91UJ03937 with a 2001. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and bid as the record status.

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