2000 Mercury Mountaineer Review
Pros & Cons
- Powerful V6 and V8 engines, good selection of features, four-wheel-drive versatility.
- Few differences between Mountaineer and Ford Explorer, poor fuel economy with V8 engine.
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Most helpful consumer reviews
ajs,11/17/2009
I learned from the dealer the 1999 to 2001 were the best built in this series and they have a strong following. I have found that out by talking to other owners. The Mountaineer is the top of the line. The V-8 engine is strong, transmission strong, solid body, has a truck feel (it is a Ranger w/ SUV body). With Zaino polish the paint shines great and people are amaised it is 10 years old. This car is a solid performer, a great winter car. If I keep the rpm's under 2,000 on the interstate, I'll get 20.5 to 21.5 mpg. For good gas mileage drive with a soft foot on the accelerator. Fine a good one and keep it.
jwdia,08/26/2011
Pros:
*At 147K miles engine and tranny sounds, and performs like brand new.
*They were not kidding about the V8 Power.
* Body well built and solid. Quality steel - no rust yet.
* AWD really grips the roads ( Iowa winters..no problem here)
Cons:
*Factory radio works but no display - common issue.
* rear wiper does not work - again common issue.
*Keyless entry quit working, and door locks need some TLC.
* some road noise. ( can't tell yet if it is in need of a muffler or just the roar of the 5.0)
* no rust yet but a little pain bubbling on the bottom inside of the rear doors. not noticable to the public
BLUESMAN,02/02/2004
LOVE THIS SUV. CAN HAUL ANYTHING THAT
CAN FIT INSIDE. BACK SEAT COMFORT FOR
LONG TRIP IS SENSATIONAL WITH QUALITY
LEATHER AND CUSIONING. INTERIOR DASH
AND PANEL LAY OUT GREAT AND THE STEERING
WHEEL CONTROLS CONVENIENT AND WORK WELL.
COULD USE MORE CUP HOLDERS WHICH THEY
DID NOT ADD IN THE 2003 REFRESH. WE
LOOKED A MANY NEW SUV'S AND CAN'T FIND
ANYTHING WORTH SPENDING MORE MONEY ON.
Bubba,10/20/2016
4dr SUV AWD
I purchased this SUV knowing I would be the 3rd owner. It had a history of 3 winters in Michigan and 10 years in VA. There was some rust in the undercarriage around the spare tire connections and minor paint bubbles inside the rear door frame. It had 73K miles on the 5.0L V8 w/AWD. It now has 107K after 25 months and 2 winters of mid-Atlantic snow. It has never failed to start and goes thru any kind of weather. Regular maintenance of tires, battery, brakes, alternator and exhaust along w/some suspension worries probably due to MI weather history. I also had the CHECK ENGINE light, annoying dashboard light and rear windshield wiper failures that others have noted. I recently had to replace the fuel pump (also annoyingly located in the gas tank) and that fixed the Check Engine light. This might sound like a lot to some folks but I love this vehicle. It is roomy and leather luxurious and, as already mentioned, goes in any weather/road conditions. I have mostly rural driving @ 14-17 MPG. I'm hoping to keep this vehicle for a long, long time.
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