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.

OEM Mercury Mountaineer Tailgate Latch

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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

Mercury Mountaineer Tailgate Latch

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A vital element of the Mercury Mountaineer vehicle exists in the Tailgate Latch which provides exceptional performance by securing the panel and facilitating access to the trunk storage area. The Tailgate Latch protects stored items from theft to deliver two-fold benefits for Mercury Mountaineer vehicle owners. The Mercury Mountaineer Tailgate Latch shows versatility because it fits all Mountaineer models produced in 1996 until 2010. The upscale features and great performance characteristics of Mercury Mountaineer receive essential advantages through proper functioning Tailgate Latches that ensure both security and safe trunk access despite model differences and damage or malfunction potential. The Tailgate Latch offers multiple styles to suit different car vehicle configurations so every model keeps its operational integrity intact. Customers prefer the Mercury model Tailgate Latch because of its robust construction design and easy installation process which makes it stand out in the automotive market. For an economical repair the Tailgate Latch offers a price range between $10 and $160 which ensures operational efficiency in the car vehicle. As part of the car it stands as a vital component which provides both improved safety features and enhanced usability aspects and demonstrates manufacturing excellence from the the automaker brand.

Mercury Mountaineer Tailgate Latch Parts and Q&A

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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.