| Specifications:
Longitudinal
front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive. Transmission:
five-speed automatic with V6 (and V8 2002 and up), A4OD four-speed automatic with electronic overdrive lockout
(through 2001). 2000: Wheelbase 111.5"; weight 4050 lbs; body-on-frame
construction; 188.5". 2002: Wheelbase
113.7"; weight 4170-4629 lbs.; body-on-frame construction; 190.7-193.5" length.
Built in USA. 5 Stars NHTSA crash test rating, 2002 and up.
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Engines |
Size liters
/
cu. in |
Horse- power |
Torque |
Transmission:
EPA city/hwy |
|
OHC V6 |
4.0 / 245 |
210 |
254 |
6-speed
automatic: 15/20 |
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OHC V8 |
4.6 / 281 |
239 |
282 |
5-speed
automatic: 14/19 |
|
OHC V8 |
4.6 / 281 |
292 |
300 |
5-speed
automatic: 14/20 |
|
OHV V8 |
5.0 / 302 |
210-215 |
288 |
4-speed
automatic: 14/18 |
Facts:
Mercury's mid-size rear-wheel drive four-door
SUV. Redesigned in 2002. Trim levels include Convenience, Luxury,
Premiere, and Monterey which include tan leather
upholstery, special paint, upgraded alloy wheels and wood grain dash trim.
Available with Control-Trac four-wheel-drive option with V6, or full-time
all-wheel-drive with V8. In 2002, the Mountaineer received an independent
rear suspension.
Midsize in
dimensions, the Mountaineer sport utility vehicle shares its design with the
Ford Explorer. Both were redesigned for 2002. Built with a wider stance and
longer wheelbase, they gained an independent rear suspension. Mountaineers
featured more expressive styling, inside and out. They also had a standard
third-row seat for seven-passenger capacity. A V6 engine was standard. The
optional V8 was a new overhead-cam design, in place of the previous
overhead-valve V8. Both engines came only with a five-speed automatic
transmission; prior V8 Mountaineers had used a four-speed automatic.
Mountaineers were available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without
low-range gearing. (The Explorer's 4WD system had low-range gearing for off-road
use.) Antilock four-wheel disc brakes and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel were
among the standard features. Options included a rear-obstacle-warning system,
power-adjustable pedals, and a driver-seat memory. Torso side airbags were not
offered, but the optional curtain side airbags were designed to provide head
protection in a side collision. Later in the model year, they were programmed to
deploy in a rollover. Performance and accommodations reflect those of
similarly-equipped Explorers. Competitors included the Acura MDX, GMC Envoy, and
Toyota Highlander.
2003:
Addition of standard power-adjustable pedals and an available DVD entertainment
system highlighted 2003 for Mercury's version of the Ford Explorer and new
Lincoln Aviator. A three-point safety belt was now installed for the second-row
center seat. Mountaineers came in Convenience, Luxury, and Premier trim, all
with three rows of seats. Ford's Explorer could be equipped with an optional
antiskid system, which was not available for the Mountaineer.
2004:
Second-row bucket seats became available for 2004, on Luxury and Premier models,
and Ford's AdvanceTrac antiskid system joined the options list at midseason. The
third row of seats could be deleted for credit.
2005:
Mercury's version of the Ford Explorer is unchanged for 2005, due to receive
updates similar to the 2006 Explorer later in the calendar year. 2006:
Mountaineer gets more V8 power, freshened styling, and front side airbags.
Convenience, Luxury, and Premier models are offered. Each is available with a
210-hp V6 or with a 292-hp V8; the V8 gains 53 hp for '06. The V6 teams with a
5-speed automatic transmission. For '06, the V8 has a 6-speed automatic instead
of a 5-speed. All Mountaineers are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel
drive that includes low-range gearing. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are
standard. So is Ford's AdvanceTrac antiskid system with rollover sensors.
Optional on the Convenience models and standard on other Mountaineers is a split
folding 3rd-row seat for seven-passenger capacity; it's newly available for '06
with a power-folding feature. The 2nd row has a 60/40 split bench with available
reclining seatbacks. Front side airbags are standard on all models. Standard on
Premier and optional on other models are curtain side airbags with rollover
deployment; these cover the 1st and 2nd seat rows. Also available: 2nd-row
bucket seats, DVD entertainment, power-adjustable pedals, power-deployable
running boards, rear obstacle detection, and a navigation system. Mountaineer's
performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Explorers.
2007: No changes.
Related Cars:
Ford Explorer Lincoln
Aviator
See Also:
90's
Mountaineer
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