Used 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Consumer Reviews
A Rental Car that I would buy
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.
Never wanted an SUV
My husband kept insisting I needed a 4WD vehicle. I buy a vehicle because of the way it looks, no other reason. The salesman showed me 5 vehicles the day I bought the Mountaineer. Each one had to be cleaned of 6 inches of snow! When I saw the Mountaineer, I said "ok I like how this looks. I drove it, and bought it that day. It's been 1 1/2 years and I love it.
- Convenience 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,5001,259 mi away
- Premier 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,5251,690 mi away
- Convenience 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,3752,130 mi away
Mountaineer, bad transmission, good looker
I thought this would be the perfect vehicle. But two transmissions in 2 years at $1500 dollars and wheel bearings in less than a year was a little too much. The air conditioner shows no results on leakage testing, but it was filled 2 times a year, it would be freezing then high points on vents would be cold and lower vent warm. Ford could not find what the problem was, but suggested another Mountianeer because this was a used purchase. Another problem was the transmission stick is located on the bottom and will require a special instrument to check fluid level. bad idea.
Good American SUV
This was a good vehicle no longer in production. A purchase of a used vehicle is a good choice,
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A Great Mid-sized SUV
I've had my Mountaineer for about a month and am really enjoying it. The dual a/c, rear a/c, audio system, turning radius, and comfort seating is just great. Gas mileage and the 3rd row seating not laying flat are the only complaints I have. It is my first SUV and I couldn't be happier.