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Barbara Gonzalez, 08/22/2005
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
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Purchased this car from a used car dealer, with 90,000 miles I have had no problems with the car. When I purchased the car I had a major tune up and transmission oils changed, change oil every 3000 miles, one set of brakes, excellent handling on mountain roads and city driving I get 20 mpg on the fwy and 18-19 in traffic. I now have to drive over a 20 mile winding road, with two way traffic, heavy in morning and evenings, with tractor trailers, etc. Mileage has dropped to 17 mpg, I keep all maintenance records. Handles well on the curves and does not feel top heavy. Tire wear is excellent. Only one set of rear brakes, I am not a slouch behind the wheel, and go 60-75 on fwys.
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got-burned, 09/06/2006
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
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Since buying the car, it has had 7 recalls. I don't drive it much. So the car is almost new. But things just keeps breaking. The radio, seat belt, fuel pump, and rear wipe. Who know what will go out next. Each time I bring in the car for a recall, the deal gives me a list of recommended maintenance. You need the engine oil, transmission, brake, power stearing fluid, etc., changed at least every 2 years. When fuel pump went out, they said I needed a tune up and the transmission tuned. The car had less then 20 miles. SAFETY recalls, and scammers at the dealership which the Ford Co, knows about because I wrote them and their response is (we can't control independnent dealers)
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- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,500654 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,4991,149 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,9951,525 mi away
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mackee5, 06/12/2002
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
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This was our first SUV and it was OK, but neither my wife nor I were overly impressed. We pull a 2500 lb. camper, which it excelled at, but there were a number of things we weren't pleased with. The power steering unit went out, the power side view mirrors died, the CD/Stereo went out, and now the air conditioning is going out. (We had the air refilled once already.) I didn't care for the ride at all, but perhaps that was due to my inexperience with SUV's. I also felt a bit cramped, coming from a minivan.
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Mike, 04/12/2007
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought this truck new in 1998. It just went 100,000 miles. No major problems. I just had it completely serviced as I plan on going another 100,000.
love it wont sell it ride it till it die
Jose, 12/28/2009
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
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bought it used for $750, put $750 to replace brakes and suspension, and riding smooth as silk. love the awd in chicago snow and love the 5.0 v8 at the stop light. love how the engine purrs when floored. of course it has its faults such as 2 stereos burnt out and drivers side door lock/handle not working, and rear wiper not working, but other than that, truck looks great both inside and out.