How to service and repair the tailgate latch on Mercury Mountaineer?

You should start tailgate latch service and repair procedures by opening the tailgate then supporting it in place. Open the tailgate and support it before removing all 7 bolts and 4 pin-type retainers in addition to the tailgate access panel. Reinstall the bolts at 5 Nm (44 lb-in force) when completing the procedure. Before you use a clip utility to extract the actuating rod from the remote control within the tailgate and peel the locator off its position on the gate. Discount the closure bolts on the tailgate latch and apply torque to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) during its reinstallation. The tailgate installation ends with removal of the tailgate latch actuating rod followed by reversing all previous disassembly actions.

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Mercury Mountaineer Lock, Rear
Part Number: 4L2Z-7843150-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Liftgate Latch, Rear; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Latch
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Lock Controller
Part Number: XL2Z-7843170-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Lock, Rear
Part Number: 6L2Z-7843150-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Liftgate Latch, Rear; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Latch
- Manufacturer Note: For Liftgate
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Lock, Rear
Part Number: 8L2Z-7843150-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Liftgate Latch, Rear; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Latch
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 8L2Z-7843150-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Lock Actuator, Rear
Part Number: 4L2Z-78404C40-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Liftgate Lock Actuator; Trunk Lock Actuator; Door Lock Actuator.; Lock Controller
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Lock Actuator, Rear
Part Number: 3L2Z-78404C40-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Liftgate Lock Actuator; Trunk Lock Actuator; Door Lock Actuator.; Lock Controller
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Lock, Rear
Part Number: F57Z-7843150-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Liftgate Latch, Rear; Liftgate Lock, Rear; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Latch
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Lock Controller
Part Number: F3TZ-7843170-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control Assembly - Door Lock; Trunk Latch; Latch; Control Assembly - Door Lock Remote; Door Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

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Mercury Mountaineer Tailgate Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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8L2Z-7843150-C
Q: How to service and repair the tailgate latch on Mercury Mountaineer?
A: You should start tailgate latch service and repair procedures by opening the tailgate then supporting it in place. Open the tailgate and support it before removing all 7 bolts and 4 pin-type retainers in addition to the tailgate access panel. Reinstall the bolts at 5 Nm (44 lb-in force) when completing the procedure. Before you use a clip utility to extract the actuating rod from the remote control within the tailgate and peel the locator off its position on the gate. Discount the closure bolts on the tailgate latch and apply torque to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) during its reinstallation. The tailgate installation ends with removal of the tailgate latch actuating rod followed by reversing all previous disassembly actions.