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2002 Mountainer, surprised by quality
gabrielu, 10/23/2007
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Wife loved it at first sight but later wanted a smaller car, so I have driven it for the last five years. We occasionally think about selling it but do not. I have never had a problem with the car other than very minor issues (door open sensor, heated seat) both inexpensive to fix. Otherwise I have just changed oil regularly and done the 60k checkpoint (not much there either). Is my first Ford and I am completely turned around on old perception. We have a Mercedes and a Toyota in the family, The former is a money pit, the latter is good but feels so much cheaper. We are almost at 100k and cannot find a good reason to sell it. I guess I got the lucky one
2002 mountianeer AWD
frenchyct, 04/29/2003
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this car with 23 miles on it so far so good got it in nov of 2002 it now has 5400 miles on itI'm ready for my 2nd oil change WOW!!
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Mountaineer Mania
wizard, 03/07/2002
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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My 2002 Mountaineer is fabulous. The 4 wheel independent suspension dramatically improved the ride. It drives, corners, and handles great. The V-8's fuel economy is not the greatest but I love the get-up-and-go it has when merging on freeways or trying to pass. The interior dash display is awesome at night. Coming from a snowy state I love the all-wheel-drive. No worrying about when to switch to 4-wheel drive, and it appears to work great. In 8 months of driving not a single concern.
Great SUV to own
ajktopdawg, 11/12/2007
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned my 02 Mountaineer for 2 years. Traded into it from a 96 BMW 328i convertable. Granted, its not a BMW with as speed or open air, but makes up for many other options. The only issue I had was an alarm sensor went bad a 50k miles and that cost me $120 at the dealer to fix. 20 mpg on the hwy at 75 mpg is as good as you get with 5 speed automatic. Front seat is hard and can hurt sitting too long. Plenty of HP and get up and go, quicker than my wife's 3.8 Mustang and thats an 03!
Nice Looking Nightmare
Angela, 11/26/2007
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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In looks and comfort, this is a great vehicle. Repairs have been plenty. Had all 4 wheel bearings replaced at 80k miles, then front differential, rear differential seals, driveshaft and transfer case all replaced at 90k miles. At 107k miles, it is back in the shop for new front differential and transfer case. This truck is a money pit and will be used in helping me to buy my new Toyota. It is comfortable though but that doesn't help me if I can't drive it anywhere.
I like it
gcmhn, 05/16/2003
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I've had it 9 months and gone through one winter with a fair amount of snow and loved the way it stayed on the road and handled. We love the comfort on long trips and the room inside.
Bortz Review
Bortz, 01/20/2003
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I was pleasantly surprised as to the ride, comfort and feel! I especially like all the special features that come standard with the Mountaineer! Most of all I am very surprised how quick this SUV is... Very impressed with it's accerleration. My disappointments thus far are with the poor gas mileage and with all the rattles the interier has. The workmanship is not as good as I had hoped. Overall, I am very happy with this SUV.
a perfect fit
strypz1, 01/13/2003
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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besides a few minor hardware problems this vehicle is a steal for the money. bought this as a replacement for a grand cherokee that was driving us to bankruptcy with repairs. we haul 2 adults 2teens and 2 dogs comfortably. the v6 has plenty of power for us , we also tow a utility trailer no problem . get the v8 if towing campers.
excellent suv
STEVE, 05/30/2002
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had my Mountaineer for 2,500 miles now and I am as happy with it as I was when I left the lot. I have had no problems except the CD player acting up. the drive, the handling, the looks inside/out, the quality and firmness of ride is outstanding. Rides as well as the Land Rover for 2x the price of the Mountaineer and I like the styling better. Its fun to drive, stable and the front end stands out as a dressy explorer. I have gotten lots of compliments on it as you dont see many on the road. One reason why I like the Mountaineer.
Sport Ute Van
William Graham, 03/18/2002
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I only have 5500 miles so far. I like the room and the third row seat. The transmission is quite rough at times in the shifting. The V6 is adequate for my uses but a dog on gas consumption. The ride is not as choppy as my 1998 Explorer. I love the exterior appearance.
Newbee
Frank, 04/10/2008
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought this and a week 1/2 later the transmission warning was on, cost us 1500 and 4 trips to fix the issue. The car is a slug in 70 degree wheather and inconsistant with its performance. Some times it flys Odd. I love the way it looks and handles in inclement wheather but we need more power in that big V6 or a turbo diesel
AFFORDABLE SUV WITH HIGH PRICE STYLE
FIRST SUV, 03/28/2002
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I found the Mountaineer to drive and handle better than the land cruiser and seems to be finished off and built as well for 1/2 the cost. The ride is better than my concorde lxi, very stable handling, and lots of bells and whistles. controls are easy. I found the design to be a sophisticated explorer and get lots of compliments from co workers on its look. With the features and safty features that murcury has included its hard to find competition in the same class. I am happy with the purchase. Only defect was the CD player fade/bal buttons had a mind of their own and the dealer swapped it out with out waiting.
Love my mountaineer
Alyssa, 04/12/2017
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Love my mountaineer. Very comfortable. Room for all the kids. Came with the tow package which I believe I'm the first to use. No problems towing a small trailer or car. Goes anywhere in the snow mud etc. pricey to fix for just the parts alone. But I love the car enough to fix it. I hate ford but my mountaineer is changing my mind.
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My Mountaineer still going strong!
Grouse Plucker, 03/17/2021
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I got my mountaineer about 5 years ago and was never really looking for a SUV and seen the reviews were not very good but i rolled the dice and here we are today 230,00 + miles later and it's still going strong. Needed some work on it but i don't think i can ever get rid of it.
Still going strong
Cici, 06/04/2021
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this car used I am the like 6th owner I believe, I love the car it is awesome, I haven't had any major problems until I just let little things go that would have prevented the transmission problems I'm having. I have only had to replace the bearings once on the front it gets decent gas mileage and was a beast in the Michigan winter I have owned lots of used cars and this is probably one of my favorite, I am having the transmission rebuilt because I like the SUV that much! for not getting oil changes and basic maintenance that you should always do to prevent things like your transmission taking [non-permissible content removed] and your engine going bad, this car has been a beast for me and I plan to drive it for as long as the SUV will run!!
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it looks good and drives great
turlock, 09/12/2003
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We love this car. It is perfect for a family with yooung children.
2002 Mercury Moutaineer
winevisit, 02/14/2004
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Excellent SUV that is fun to drive. Great ride and handling. The only complaints that I have are lack of leg room for 2nd row passengers and lousy gas mileage. Very reliable, virtually zero problems.
I Fell In Love
Sherese Booker, 05/21/2006
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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When I saw my truck on the lot for the first time, I FELL IN LOVE!! I just knew that it was meant for me. I love the way it handles the road and its reliability. I like the fact that I don't really have to turn my attention off the road to adjust my sounds or my temperature.