Used 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV Consumer Reviews
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Reliable and strong
James L., Aragon, GA, 02/08/2016
updated 08/14/2023
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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zcar690, 06/04/2003
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.
Totallt satisfied
Dr Don, 11/17/2002
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!
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robertn78, 10/25/2004
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.
Pretty Standard?
bill denver, 01/18/2004
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.
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