Problem Reports

About a year and a half ago I noted that the plastic panel on the liftgate started to crack around the Mercury symbol. It developed into a full crack of the piece running top to bottom. I have also noted the same crack on several vehicles in town. I also noted that the newer models of Mountianeer don't have this cover on their vehicles. So my thinking is that Mercury knows about the problem but isn't willing to fix it.

I have been noticing this problem on the lift gates for several months now. I just thought it was from people slamming the hatch shut. That apparently isn't the problem, since noticing this I have been very careful not to slam my hatch. I walked out on the driveway a short while ago and found mine has done the same thing and I know now it's not from slamming the hatch shut. The weather has been really cold the last couple of nights. I am now wandering if this might contribute to the problem. Whatever the cause, Ford should take responsibility and fix the problem. Apparently it's a manufacturing problem.

At 43908 miles noticed liftgate crack. Contacted dealer who worked with Ford and agreeded to fix it and charge me only $200. That was 1-19-2009. Today is 12-1-11 and the crack is back. Contacted dealer and they offered to fix it again for $800. Ford needs to address this issue!!

Same here. I noticed the crack a few months ago. It doesnt seem to effect the operation and I cant find any leaking. It just looks kinda crappy.

Liftgate crack appeared around Mercury symbol from top to bottom of panel.