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WHAT WAS I THINKING, 08/31/2008
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought this truck in May of 2007 with less than 50k on it have 80k+ on it now and I have already had to replace the bearings and now the front differential. My mechanic says it is because the all time awd is not good on the highway vehicles are not made to be in 4 wheel at such high speeds. The transmission is now slipping. And I still owe $9000 on it. Do not buy this truck you will regret it. I bought myself a beater as it is much cheaper to fix than the problems with this truck meanwhile I own a 13,000 dollar paperweight!
Was nice - not now!
Cindy L., 08/11/2008
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Looked for 2 years until we decided on the Mountaineer. Really liked it, took it on many long vacations, very comfortable to ride in and drive for hours on end. Now at 110,000 miles, it's all over. Trans is difficult to get back into park, wheel bearings shot, running boards cracked, back hatch cracked right down the middle. I can only afford to drive this thing when absolutely necessary. Went out and bought a $1500 beater to get around in. Ford does not stand behind their product. Too many complaints out there about bad transmissions and bad wheel bearings. Ford should recall and fix these continual problems before someone gets killed.
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Great until you hit 80k
Mommy to 3 , 10/07/2009
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car in 2004. I loved it for the first two years or so. The it started falling apart. We have had to replace the transmission and it needs to be replaced again now. Other replacements, power window motor and switch pannel, window regulator, back glass, wheel barings, door hinges, cracked running boards, air compressor, power seat motor and various timing belts. I have just been advised the ABS is out and my rear end may or may not be going out and the doors no longer lock. Interior wise it's comfy. Some of the paint on the steering wheel and radio started peeling and flaking at about 50k. Basically this car is junk. We are trading in tomorrow on a Land Rover LR3 tomorrow
2002 Mountaineer - A very good car!
Joey Thomas, 07/09/2006
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car has been an excellent familty SUV. Very reliable and the V6 gets roughly 18 mpg overall. We currently have 65k miles and experienced our fist real problem - fuel pump. The exterier has been excellent and the AWD goes through any kind of snow/standing water.
No problem - great truck!
mitch, 03/28/2006
2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a very early 02 w/ v8, loaded. Engine is very strong, but trans really is lousy - kicks and slips, but haven't had it serviced yet, as it doesn't seem to be getting worse. I have extended warranty, so not to worried. No locking glove compartment or gas cap. Kind of strange. MPG 13/19 - goes up a little if you are easy on the gas or use cruise. Tires lasted 40K, and I was rough! Front brakes lasted the same -very good! Would definitely recommend new 06 w/ that super v8! Hope they fix the trans probs, and honor warrantys! :)