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Mercury Mountaineer
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Mercury | |
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Production | 1997-Present |
Class | Mid-Size SUV |
Body Style | 5-door Wagon |
Length | 193.5 in. |
Width | 73.5 in. |
Height | 72.8 in. |
Wheelbase | 113.7 in. |
Weight | 4,567-4,732 lbs. |
Transmission | 5-speed Automatic 6-speed Automatic |
Engine | 4.0 liter SOHC V6 4.6 liter DOHC V8 |
Power | 210 hp @ 5160 RPM 254 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 292 hp @ 5750 RPM 300 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM |
Similar | Ford Explorer Lincoln Aviator Toyota 4Runner Nissan Pathfinder Buick Rainier GMC Envoy Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Commander |
Designer |
The Mercury Mountaineer is a luxury SUV manufauctured by the Mercury brand name, owned by the Ford Motor Company. The Mountaineer shares many features with the Ford Explorer, and in terms of hardware, the vehicles are virtually identical. Externally, they are styled somewhat differently, and the Mountainer is positioned with a more upscale interior, with the Mountaineer's MSRP coming in at $1,000–6,000 more than the Explorer. It has been mildly redesigned for the 2006 model year due to a new frame, but looks very similar to its previous model.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Mercury Mountaineer Review.
Recent Changes
The Mountaineer was updated for 2006 with a revised bumper, taillamps and dashboard.
Styles and Major Options
The Mountaineer is available in 2- or all-wheel-drive, with V6 or V8 engine, and in two trim levels: Base or Premiere. The V8 engine is only available with the Premiere trim.
Base Standard Features
- Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
- AM/FM Single CD Stereo
- Power Heated Mirrors
- Message Center
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Leather Upholstery
- 10-way Power Driver's Seat
- 17" Machined Aluminum Wheels
- Safety Canopy System
Premiere Standard Features
In addition to or in place of Base Standard Features
- Reverse Sensing System
- Rear Auxiliary Climate Control
- AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD Changer
- Satin Aluminum Mirror Caps and Exhaust Tip
- Fixed Running Boards
- Power-Fold 3rd Row Bench Seat
- Heated Front Seats, 10-way Power Driver's and 6-way Power Passenger's Seat
- Suede and Leather Upholstery
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- 18" Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels
Major Optional Features
- Quad Bucket Seats
- Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System
- Navigation System
- Class III Trailer Tow
- Sirius Satellite Radio
- Power Moonroof
- Power Adjustable Pedals
- Roof Rail Crossbars
- Full Leather Upholstery on Premiere Trim seats
Pricing
Mountaineer Trims |
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Base V6 4x2 |
Base V6 AWD |
Premier V6 4x2 |
Premier V6 AWD |
Premier V8 4x2 |
Premier V8 AWD |
MSRP |
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$27,300 |
$29,575 |
$30,365 |
$32,640 |
$31,660 |
$33,935 |
Invoice |
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$25,846 |
$27,939 |
$28,666 |
$30,759 |
$29,857 |
$31,950 |
Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Driveline |
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V6 4x2 |
V6 AWD |
V8 4x2 |
V8 AWD |
MPG |
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15/21 |
15/20 |
15/21 |
14/20 |
Reliability
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
Safety
Standard Safety Features
- Driver and Front Passenger Front and Side Airbags
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Row Canopy Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- Electronic Stability Program
- Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
The NHTSA has conducted crash tests of the 2007 Mountaineer. Its full scores are available at safercar.gov.
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Front |
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Rollover |
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Driver |
Passenger |
Front Seat |
Rear Seat |
2WD |
4WD |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
Photos
Ritzier than the Explorer, the Mountaineer still shares interior components.
Colors
Exterior Colors |
Vivid Red | Light French Silk |
Alloy | Dark Cherry |
Silver Birch | White Chocolate |
Black | Oxford White |
Interior Colors |
Camel Leather with Perforated Sand Leather Inserts |
Charcoal Black Leather with Perforated Leather Inserts |
Camel Leather with Sand Suede Inserts |
Charcoal Leather wtih Sand Suede Inserts |
Camel Cloth |
Dark Charcoal Cloth |
Main Competitors
- Ford Explorer
- GMC Envoy
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Toyota 4Runner
- Buick Rainier
- Honda Pilot
- Mitsubishi Endeavor
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Jeep Commander
- Dodge Durango
- Volkswagen Touareg
Hybrid Models
- There is no Mountaineer Hybrid Model in the works.
Unique Attributes
- Satin Waterfall Grille.
Resale Values
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Year 2007 |
Year 2006 |
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Year 2004 |
Resale Value |
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$31,505 |
$25,045 |
$20,945 |
Criticisms
- Poor Fuel Economy.
Generations
Third generation (2006-present)
For 2006, the Mountaineer was redesigned. This new Mountaineer was all new, though it closely resembles the previous model. The Mountaineer was mounted on a new frame, and it offered a more upscale interior, to make up for the cut Lincoln Aviator. This Mountaineer got new wheels and HID headlights, a feature not found on previous Mountaineers.
Second generation (2002-2005)
For 2002, Ford redesigned the Explorer and Mountaineer. This Mountaineer was new from the ground up, offering even more luxury features than the last generation. This Mountaineer offered features like woodgrain trim, rear radio deck, and a rear seat TV/DVD player. Sales sped up drastically with the introduction of this generation, and it was a look ahead at the entire revamp of the Mercury line, to offer more luxurous looks and features. Some design cues found on this Mountaineer, like the waterfall grille and HID taillights, would go on to form Mercury's new signature look that would appear on all its models. This Mountaineer was also the first to not be based on the Ford Ranger.
First Generation/Origins (1997-2001)
Although the redesigned Explorer had already been out for 2 years, Mercury introduced a Explorer twin called the Mountaineer. The Mountaineer was only slightly different from the Explorer, although it did offer a few extra luxury features that the Explorer lacked. First year sales for the Mountaineer were not exactly up to par with the Explorer. For 1998, so customers could differentiate the Mountaineer from the Explorer, as the front fascia was flipped upside down, and the headlights were made smaller, while it got a new rear hatch and unique wheels. Mountaineer sales sped up because of this, though they still lagged behind the Explorer. In 2000, a huge punch came to the Mountaineer with the Firestone vs Ford Motor Company controversy, where a large amount of rollovers were happening involving Explorers and Mountaineers. While Ford blamed Firetone's faunty tires, which had problems with the tread separating, Firestone blamed Ford, claiming that the Explorer and Mountaineer were unsafe. The case was settled, and Car and Driver proved that a large amounts of the rollovers were caused by the drivers overracting to the tire blow out.
Worldwide
- The Mountaineer is only sold to the USA Market.
Design quirks and oddities
- Like all Mercury's the Mountaineer uses a Satin Finish Front Grille.
Awards
- Class Exclusive Roll Stability Control (RSC) System.
- Consumers Digest Best Buy For 2006 and 2007.
See also
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Ford | Corporate website | A brand of the Ford PAG |
External Links
- Mercury Mountaineer official page
- FAQ Farm's Mercury Mountaineer FAQ: wiki question and answer forum]
- Serious Explorations Message Board: Mercury Mountaineer Enthusiast Message Board]
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