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1999 Mercury Mountaineer
BigTime, 08/26/2008
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
The Mercury Mountaineer for the 1999 model year is a solid, fairly luxurious SUV entry from Ford Motor Company's Mercury division. The 5.0 L V8 is a gas-guzzler that despite only putting out 215 HP propels the nearly 4500-pound car well. The interior quality is fairly formidable, though its aesthetics are lacking. The cargo room of the Mountaineer allows it to function as the ideal vehicle to carry baseball, golf, or sporting equipment. The car is extremely reliable, far more so than the current mid-size SUV slate Ford offers. The fifteen-inch chrome wheels are aesthetically-pleasing as is the car's grille which sets it apart from its Ford Explorer sibling.
Reliable and strong
James L., 02/08/2016
updated 08/14/2023
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
My family purchased this vehicle in mid 2001 with about 40,000 miles on it. It's now sitting at 261,983 with no issues from the engine or trans. As a work vehicle, we had about 1,400 pounds in the back at all times, and it had no trouble hauling that. The AWD functions great, and with a chip to synchronize it, every wheel pulls the same no matter what. Traction is great, and even feels like it grips better in slightly wet conditions than dry. The interior has worn well for what we used it for, with the only major spot being the center console armrest having a hole worn in the cushioning. The radio works great, with better reception than our 05 Towncar. All in all its the most reliable vehicle my family has ever had, with parts lasting far longer than expected, like a fuel pump going for 250k miles, or an alternator going for 260k. Engine and trans are still strong, despite the overweight driving. Gas mileage is on the low side, but the stubbornness more than makes up for it in my eyes. Even overheating to lock down after a hose broke didn't slow it down. And update in Feb 2018. We still have it, and with even more abuse, including driving hot due to a radiator failure, it is still going strong at 300k miles. I would still recommend the Mercury Mountaineer to anyone looking for a used SUV. Update Feb 2020. It has been sold to a family friend, still going strong! It looks a little worse for wear as a dedicated work truck, but is still as reliable as ever. The Ford 5.0 is truly one of the best engines around. August 2020 update, since Edmunds wanted one. Still strong, though the work has taken it's toll on the interior plastics. Cannot complain one bit since it took over 300,000 miles for work to wear it down! It went strong until 325,000 miles when the transmission finally went out all of a sudden. Engine still running very strong, but with the body very beat up from 20 years as a work truck it just wasn’t worth the cost of a transmission.
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My favorite vehicle
RWH, 11/12/2009
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love this SUV. Bought it new, have over 170,000 miles on it and hope to get another 170,000 miles out of it. The 302 V8 does and pulls everything I ask it to. This SUV still turns heads and get compliments on it after 10 years of owning it. I also drive a Jeep Commander. For snow I still prefer the Mountaineer. Had the shocks replaced a month ago and ride is very stiff now. Hope it will smooth out with a little more miles on them.
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zcar690, 06/04/2003
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This has been an outstanding vehicle. I have never bee nmuch of a Ford/Mercury fan but I will be buying another Mountaineer. Unfortunately this vehicle has been in several accidents, but It has saved the lives of my family due to it's sturdy construction. It is a bit of a gas hog but it's safety and reliability have made it worth the additional cost of fuel.
Very Reliable
Edward, 08/17/2008
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought it at 32K miles and now it has 107K miles. Very reliable. The all-wheel-drive feature handles superbly in snow, ice, and rain. ABS is top-notch. Nice V8 power. The sound system and cruise controls on the steering wheel are an excellent touch. My only complaints have been a seat belt that pulls too tight, spotty FM reception about 25 miles outside Nashville city limits, and a rear-windshield wiper that never completely wipes the back glass.
Totallt satisfied
Dr Don, 11/17/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had a 95 explorer..excellent sold with 163000 mi never a problem. Bought 99 Merc Mountaineer with 23000 mi, a joy to ride and drive, never any problems, best vehicle EVER had!
Great SUV
brian bigb, 03/19/2006
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this suv since my jr. year of high school and had a great experience. I bought it with 82,000 and have 60,000 on it and have had no major problems, just an alternator. I am very rough on it and like to take it into the fields and muddy roads a couple times a year, never has gotten stuck yet! Its great for a trip or an evening out. I tow with it and have had no problems.
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sorbain, 01/26/2010
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
bought our 99 mountaineer about 3yrs ago had nothing but problems since within 6 months the number five injector started fouling repaired dont no how many times and it still fouled.every time time it goes for inspection it needs at least 400 dollars of repair.now just replaced upper ball joint and sway bar now the tire keeps wobbling. i hate this car want it gone thank god it's the wife's.
I will buy another one
baldbuckeye, 01/20/2004
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you want the reliability of an Explorer, but want to drive something a little differant and a little more upgraded, pick a Mountaineer. I have driven it in every kind of weather and it has performed great.
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robertn78, 10/25/2004
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After looking at Explorers for a couple of weeks, we found that there were way too many options and interior and exterior colors. Finding a V8 with grey interior and good options was impossible. We found the Mountaineer to have all the upgrades we wanted and had more of a luxury feel. The head lights, tail lights, and grill set it apart from the Explorer. The V6 is powerful, but if you tow or just love power (like me), you have to get the 5.0 V8.
I love this truck
hhunter, 05/22/2003
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this Mntr last year and have enjoyed almost every day since. I agree with theother posting about the el;ectrical problems, they seem to happen. I cannot see my radio lights at all. I wish the middle compartment opened from the side instead of straight up, it is annoying. The gas mileage is a bite also. The vehichle drives great and looks awesome. The value has dropped significantly in the last year which is another downside. I would buy it again, but a six not an eight cylinder.
Pretty Standard?
bill denver, 01/18/2004
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Good value if you pay only blue book! The certified programs are a racket since you will inevidibly be back in the dealership for something little every other month. Things here and there add up when you are spending $100 deductible every visit. I've already had three recalls on mine...mostly minor. Had rear wiper motor, turn signal switch, exhaust sensor, fan blower motor replaced in first year. Overall, the v8 has great pick up for an SUV and it has lots of power. The styling is nicer than same platform explorer. Still rugged! LOUD,LOUD,LOUD! Interior noise is deafening.Handles roughly, very rigid!But it is an suv, not a mercedes.
good starter vehicle but poor overall
christopher, 09/07/2015
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
ive put about $400-500 in this vehicle since ive had it at the start of 2015. ive had this vehicle since march of 2015. and im posting this on September of 2015. suv now has 177750 miles on it. bought it when it had about 168000 on it for $2000. lots of things wrong with it still. heres what ive noticed.. outside temp gauge has common problem of messing up and going out completely... brake lights dont like to come on and stay on unless your on the brake decently hard.. the brake lights will go off even when your braking and thats with a new brake light switch. driving on hwy is noisy as the design is bad... u can hear wind pretty good almost as if some window is cracked. headlights are poor design.. the point way to low down and dont go very far out.. hard to see at night. rear wiper blade doesnt even touch the window when it wipes. thats a common problem. another common problem is the radio goes out quick. had to replace it when i bought it. another downside is it has terrible gas mileage.. i get about 13 mpg in the city and around 16 on the hwy. and thats with keeping it maintenenced. 21 gallon fuel tank goes fast as hell in this suv with this mpg. the upsides..... parts are usually cheap for the vehicle... it has a nice outside look to it.. with about 100 bucks i made it look mean... (put a hood scoop on it and a light bar on top). its awd... so.. better traction all the time. its hard for me to even squeal the tires when i floor it from a complete stop with tires with only about 30% tread left. so traction is really good. my overall.... its a starter vehicle... not a good vehicle to have for the rest of your life thats for sure.
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worth vechicle i ever purchsed
glenda gray, 03/19/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
ever since i have had this vechile it has been in and out of the shop.touble rattling in the motor, radio gone out, abs gone out, willnot stay started in the morning when its cold. it is the worse vechicle i've ever purchased. no one in the whole town like the suv. they hate they purchased it. it looks good and have great features but the motor is awful. and thats what really count. i think the worse thing is when you put it in the shop they can't even fix the problem.
Great SUV
dimes_for_slim, 09/08/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has ben a bullet proof, reliable vehicle on all accounts. Perfect compromise of size, space, and fuel efficiency. Other than the Firestone tire debacle, the only service this vehicle has required was oil and filter changes.
Best Used SUV Value.
T-Bare, 02/25/2003
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The '99 Mountaineer is a great all around SUV. It is great for the Michigan winters and very comfortable to drive. I average 15-17 mpg in the city. I realized an impressive 24 mpg on a 19 hour straight thru trip to Tampa, Fla. I bought the vehicle 3 years old with 35,000 miles on it and truly believe it will outlast my 5 year financing.
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tomc15, 07/28/2003
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
GREAT IN RAIN OR SNOW, FEEL VERY SAFE DRIVING IT. GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LIKE IT BETTER THAN DRIVING A CAR.
Still Works Great
Mobagman, 03/07/2004
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has been a very reliable vehicle. I have changed tires, brakes, oil..thats it. Who ever buys it needs to change the sparkplugs. One of thoose cars that just wont let you down.
Better than Expected
thomas otey, 03/24/2005
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
For the money, the looks and the performance this SUV is a very good deal. The interior is well fit, no squeaks ect., the leather still smells new and has held up very well. The AWD is exceptional in the snow and wet and my wife has confidence while driving it. More money than an Explorer but (I have had 5)worth the step up.
Needs Quality
Davidio, 05/02/2003
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great power and style in this '99. Just bought with 32,000 miles/. Some rattles in center console and glove box area. Working on trying to tighten up a bit. Hard ride-like truck. Heavy duty feel is great. American built cars/SUV's still need quality workmenship-concerned after reading several revues. After so many years of building vehicles, we still cannot master the basics-rattles, electrical problems, etc. should be a thing of the past. Hoping this one is a keeper!
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jas2, 05/11/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall excellent vehicle. I experienced a minor irritant with the top interior front door moldings. The passenger side clip broke a couple years ago, and I periodically have to re-secure it. The privacy screen objected when my dachshund climbed on it when it was deployed--but who would expect it not to? My husband got it to work again, but the retractor spring is weak.
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flaming, 08/18/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The vehicle was great to drive, very reliable. The problems started occuring about 45,000. The windshield wipers came on sporatically. Later there was a recall for this problem. After a few months of driving the LCD radio light went out as well as the horn. Before I had a chance to get this fix less than a week later the car caught fire while sitting in the parking lot overnight. Determined to be an eletrical fire. Buyer beware, I beleive sometime in the near future there may be another recall on these models and year.
This SUV has treated me right
TH, 10/14/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall I've had a great experience with this vehicle. Love the versatility - have hauled all sorts of things home with it - furniture, bags and bags of mulch, mountains of groceries - you name it. The front seats are very comfortable, the leather has worn well, don't know about the back seats since I've never sat in them but haven't had any complaints. Had a few minor problems covered under warranty - I have a great dealer so they are always taken care of quickly, plus a couple of recall items - the windshield wiper problem and the radio.
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Sammiam, 08/11/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had this car for about 4 yrs. Haven't had any problems until the past month or so. Everything electrical is acting up. Current probs: front/back sprayer, back wipers, brights, back left blinker, back right brake light, left rear window all do not work. This seems odd that all of these probs would happen at once on a car that's not that old. Anyone else have these sort of problems?
The Hot Mom's Minivan
Nicole, 05/23/2005
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I see it as a woman's truck. It holds the kids, the gear and tows the boat. For camping we set up the tent as a storage closet and sleep in the truck. I love the rear controls, they come in handy to teach the kids how to work the radio and for the nights sleeping in the back, the temp and radio are at my fingertips. Looks nice, handles awesome, and is very fun to drive. It is a TANK in the rain. I have the V8, so it uses gas, but it is an SUV. It's a classy Explorer with lots of little added features that make it more luxurious.
this car is great
girl, 08/12/2006
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i bought mine with over 100,000 miles and its still running GREAT! i love the body style and all its power... very reliable and well built! i would definately but another! only problem is gas
Mountaineer Fan
D Webb, 12/29/2006
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle for over five years and it is one of the best cars I have ever had. The worse problem was a noisy alternator. Other than that just the normal brake, battery, and such replacements have been required. I would buy another except for the gas mileage issue and somewhat harsh ride quality.
Looks, luxury, very good reliability
Jay, 08/18/2007
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased the vehicle in 2001, it has been a joy to own, excepting rear differential seal leak, shot EGR valve, and a bad rear wheel speed sensor. Vehicle is "old generation" SUV, huge inside and handling is kind of gimpy on the road. Minor suspension prob's as the vehicle gets older. This model year received very good reliability ratings in the Consumer Rept's guide compared to other model years. Recommended.
This SUV has treated me right
th, 10/14/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall I've had a great experience with this vehicle. Love the versatility - have hauled all sorts of things home with it - furniture, bags and bags of mulch, mountains of groceries - you name it. The front seats are very comfortable, the leather has worn well, don't know about the back seats since I've never sat in them but haven't had any complaints. Had a few minor problems covered under warranty - I have a great dealer so they are always taken care of quickly, plus a couple of recall items - the windshield wiper problem and the radio.
VERY GOOD SUV
ART DEJESS, 03/27/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I PURCHASED THIS SUV NEW AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAVE THE V6 ENGINE. I LOADED IT WITH ALL OF THE OPTIONS. THE ONLY OPTION THAT I DID NOT WANT WAS THE LEATHER SEATS. THEY ARE COLD IN THE WINTER, AND HOT IN THE SUMMER. THE CLOTH SEATS ALSO HELP TO CUT DOWN ON THE NOISE INSIDE THE SUV. THE AC AND HEATER ARE GREAT. THE RADIO IS THE BEST THAT I HAVE EVERY HAD. I ORDERED IT WITH THE TOW PACKAGE, SO WITH THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ON I HAVE REAL 4 WHEEL DRIVE. (TOW PACKAGE GIVES YOU BOTH REAR WHEELS WORKING ALL THE TIME, THIS IS A VERY GOOD THING). ON THE OPEN ROAD I GET 23 MPG AND AROUND TOWN 16 MPG. I WOULD BUY ANOTHER.
Takes a licking and keeps on ticking
Too cheap to buy a new car, 06/11/2022
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best vehicle I’ve ever had! I bought it 10 years ago with 50000 and it just turned 234567. I figure that’s about 15,000 gallons worth of gas. Oh, there’s a lot of little things that don’t work such as instrumentation/radio lights and drivers door has to be open from the inside, The only major work it’s needed was typical Ford front end rebuild and a new AC compressor. And spark plugs. That’s it. I keep the oil changed and that V-8 keeps on running. AC is colder than my wife’s new car and more comfortable. I’ve been rear ended no less than six times in my commute to work with no major damage. I think I’ve waxed it once since I’ve had it but the paint still looks nice. It’s become a personal challenge to see how long it will last.
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Rwd 5.0 189,000 miles, still running damn good
Alan G, 06/30/2023
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just bought mine used about a month ago with 189,000 mi on it for$2100, besides needing some new tires brakes sway bar links tie rod ends and upper control arms she runs like a beast doesn't leak anything moonroof did leak at one point so a lot of the electrical is messed up on the inside all outside works, rwd, 5.0, 3500 and the AC works.. and as far as gas mileage goes honestly you're probably better with the 5.0, it has to work way less than the V6 I know I had a 98 Ford explorer when it was new and it had all kinds of problems way worse than the mountaineer that's 25 years old LOL solid truck in my opinion so far
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Bad or Great
parker002, 11/09/2002
1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I loved this Ute. in the beginning, but one problem has lead to another. First there was electrical with the Radio. Then they replaced it and we lost all signal hhhmmmmmmmmmm. We put the old one back in, and now I have memorized the functions since I can't see them anymore. The turn signal is now broken, and I think there is a knock in the Transmision. We are currently trying to sell this PO_ and buy a car. We spent 19,000 on this car and a year later we will be lucky to get 14,000 even more pathetic.