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Major Defect
DMont, 06/05/2004
2003 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Beware of KNOWN rear axle defect in the '03. A mth after purchase, I heard humming from the rear. took it back to John Eagle. informed by serv mgr that there existed a known defect w/ rear axle. Ford had to replace the entire rear end of my SUV. In April 04, my wife was driving the car in the HOV lane when the rear axel locked up. The vehicle began to skid and black smoke was coming out of the vehicle. Thru the grace of God my wife maneuvered the vehicle without having a rear-end collision. In the vehicle w/ my wife was my two boys (3 and 1 mth) and mother-in-law. BEWARE! Ford's not telling purchasers of this KNOWN defect.
2003 Convenience V-8
rabgolfnut, 07/26/2008
2003 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought Dec 31, 2003, got a great deal on it! It was the last 2003 on the lot, 4WD just in time for winter!! Love the commanding view of the road, versatility of passengers & cargo, use it to haul my DJ equipment, it all fits!!! Handles much better than a "truck", rides firm but comfortable, handles well foe such a high center of gravity. Note: I finally replaced the OEM Goodyear Eagle LS with some Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L tires, the vehicle has been transformed. It now rides & handles almost on par with my 2003 Sable. Steering feel & response is now superb!!! Did have some recalls, on the rear glass hardware & the rear axle, starter, battery, rear shocks replaced.
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Does what I got it for...
robin, 01/11/2006
2003 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I live in the snowbelt in northeast Ohio and needed a reliable vehicle to handle country hills. This vehicle is up to the task. Disappointed in the road noise and just average seat comfort. Had significant electrical problems fixed under warranty. Still, I know when the snow is flying and the kids are in the vehicle we'll get where we're going and back again.
2003 Mountaineer
John Riley, 12/07/2006
2003 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Putting an average of 21K miles per year requires a reliable vehicle. So far, we have only replaced tires with 70K miles and no major or minor issues. Gas mileage is poor. Even though this vehicle has a 6 cyl, acceleration is good. Like the looks and overall performance. Short turning radius is one of the more impressive features.
A Rental Car that I would buy
kkozicz, 01/06/2003
2003 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am using this SUV for 6 months as a long term rental. It has been great. it is very good in the snow, easy to put 4 sets of skis and poles and transport 4 adults the slopes in comfort. It needs a bigger gas tank.