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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998MOUNTAINEER 5.0 P, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 10 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM & TRUNK RELEASE)
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWD
Section 10 (Power Door Lock System & Trunk Release)
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWDSECTION Section 10 (Power Door Lock System & Trunk Release)
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- Description & Operation
- Trouble Shooting
- Symptom Tests
- Notes
- Test A: One Power Door Lock Inoperative
- Test B: All Power Door Locks Inoperative (AEROSTAR)
- Test C: All Power Door Locks Inoperative (Explorer & Mountaineer)
- Test D: All Power Door Locks Inoperative (Ranger)
- Test E: All Power Door Locks Inoperative (Van)
- Test F: All Power Door Locks Operate From One Switch Only (AEROSTAR & Ranger)
- Test G: All Power Door Locks Operate From One Switch Only (Van)
- Test H: Power Door Locks Operate In One Direction Only (AEROSTAR)
- Test I: Power Door Locks Operate In One Direction Only (Explorer & Mountaineer)
- Test J: Power Door Locks Operate In One Direction Only (Ranger)
- Test K: Power Door Locks Operate In One Direction Only (Van)
- Test L: Sliding Door Lock Inoperative (AEROSTAR)
- Test M: Sliding Door Lock Inoperative (Van)
- Test N: Liftgate Door Lock Inoperative (AEROSTAR, Explorer & Mountaineer)
- Test O: Power Door Locks Operate Only With Engine Running
- Test P: Power Door Locks Operate Intermittently (Except Van)
- Component Testing
- Removal & Installation
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.