Used 2004 Mercury Mountaineer Consumer Reviews

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The Best Car!

This car is great for everyday use and has wonderful third row seat.

This SUV is underated!

This SUV is great. We looked at several others, ie Pilot, Highlander etc. While slighty more expensive the feel of the SUV is so much better than the others, very comforrtable and space for every thing the family needs. Ride is great and very quite.

Not my Grandpa's Lincoln/Mercury

Prior bad experience with another SUV, Lemon that was bought back by the Manufancturer. Skeptical but with hope I bought the Luxury v8 AWD Mountaineer. What a treat! There is nothing like having other kids ask for you to chaperone field trips over their parents BMW and Lexus. With the V8 and AWD, living in Alaska and winter time is simple as point and shoot. It goes everywhere! Hauls everything, and looks good doing it. Easy to see out even for my 5 foot tall wife. Adjustable pedals, heated seats, auto dimming rearview mirror, and seating for 7. Nothing like seperating the kids on a long drive to keep peace in the family.

From Ford Escape to Premier

Liked the Ford Escape so well wanted to move up to a bigger SUV. After looking at the Ford Explorer there is no comparison between it and the Mountaineer. The Mountaineer has more creature features plus the good looks of the exterior. These include the grille/step up rails/grille over tail lights. Haven't had it very long yet but looking forward to many enjoyable miles with this vehicle. This SUV is a winner.

Impressed

I recenty upgraded from the 2003 to the 2004. Although the differences are subtle, they are quite enjoyable. The feel of the 04 is great, handles like a champ. I am used to driving Ford F- 150 and 250, and evertime I get in this thing it floors me with its size/performance. Holds a turn, pushes you into the seat, and keeps you beggig for more. I love it, and I am sure I will continue to.

My Mountaineer

This SUV is not only powerfull, but comfortable. It drives like a car, but has great visibility. It looks very good both inside and out and gives a smooth ride.

Does what it does with style

Our Mountaineer has already earned its keep by twice taking the family on ski trips, carrying building supplies from Home Depot, and doing daily chores. It also looks good when pulling up at a function. The gas mileage kind of stinks, but average for an SUV this size. A very nice alternative to its sister the Explorer. In fact, it's like getting a Lincoln ride for a Ford price. The 4.6 engine has nice power and the ride is quite comfortable, even for long distances. The AWD makes shifting from dry to wet to ice to snow a no-brainer. Very happy with it.

Impressive

The all wheel drive options is great, alot of people look at price such as the sister car the Explorer however once you take into consideration that the Mountaineer comes with the 3rd row seat standard, plus the all wheel drive which are both options on the Explorer, the vehicle handleing and suspension are even a larger upgrade over the Explorer. If you are looking for a sensible, reliable SUV that fits function and style look no futher than the Mercury Mountaineer.

Best Suv

I love this car...

Would look MUCH better w/chrome rims

I've had this truck for 2 days. The moonroof is malfunctioning b/c of what my dealer attributes to, "Maybe this wasn't made for a DVD player." What? Huh? Ford charged a lot of $$ to install the DVD and he's now saying the DVD's causing my moonroof to not retract properly?! They sent a tech over to fix it. Of course, it worked right afterwards. Then it refused to open again in 3 hours. They said to bring it to the service center and they'd be able to fix the "problem" quickly. Yeah, right! Besides that problem, I hear an annoying rattling emanating from the DVD panel (situated on the interior middle roof). It's not TOO loud but certainly bothersome.

Our 4th Mountaineer

Serious vehicle. The 2004 has been completely re-styled and is better than ever. Top-quality look and feel. Great for families or sport enthusiasts - lots of room.

I loved it so much I bought another one!

My wife and I had always had minivans and thought we would try an SUV. We loved the Mountaineer. We bought a black Premier V8. We started posturing on who would drive it so I said to hell with it and bought her a pearl white Premier V8. The ride, room and comfort is great. The gas MPG could be better but oh well.

I love my car!

I absolutely love this SUV! The extras in my model are awesome. I love the moon roof, the 6 CD changer, the heated seat. I would reccommend this car to anyone and especially anyone with kids. I have 3 kids and this car is perfect!

My Mercury review

Car is good, have a hard/stiff suspension

Luvvin' It

Our 2nd Mountaineer. The 2004 Premier is worth the price (if you stay near invoice!). DVD player - WOW! Quad buckets are a blast. The sound system is rich and the radio comes ready for Satellite - go figure! Seating is very comfortable for 4, 3rd row seating looks nice but only kids will love it. Interior and exterior appointment is extremely well done. You'll like the improved ride on the 17 inch tires - smooth and great handling. The interior sound at highway speeds is better than previous cars .. even the radio has a compensation for highway noise .. we are definitely spoiled. Thanks, Mercury.

It's much better then a Jeep

This is the 4th suv I have owned since 1990. The first two were Explorers which I loved. The next one was a Jeep which I had only for two years. I hated it. I could not stand going anywhere in it. I now own a 2004 Mountaineer. I love it. First of all it has a lot of room, it's big but not huge. It is pretty easy backing into parking spaces. The turning radius is great. Another feature that make it worth the money is the all wheel drive. The only bad thing is that I noticed it uses more gas then my other 4 x 4's did. So far I have almost 3000 miles on it and I love driving it. I can't wait to take it on a road trip.

Our second Mountaineer

This is our second Mercury Mountaineer. We love it!!

Best SUV value!

Just traded a 2002 Luxury 6cyl. for a Premier V8. Great styling, ride and power. With all the rebates available now, this SUV is a great value!

2002 mercury mountaineer

I purchased this vehicle june 2001 and until now reliability has been very good.I recommend this vehicle to other consumers.

Smooth ride, great pick up

Drove the Ford Explorer first then drove the Mountaineer. I was sold. Basically the same car, but much smoother ride due to the different suspension system. Powerful engine, surprisingly easy to manuver. Only issue so far is once in a while when I start the car and don't let it warm up (even on mild days) I threatens to stall when I stop at the bottom of the hill in my neighborhood. It lunges forward and repeatedly reves until I shift into Park then back into drive a few seconds later. I need to get that checked. Overall, I highly recommend this smooth driving, fun SUV

Missy

Experience so far is excellent, great ride, love having the radio and heat controls on the steering wheel.

Nice Ride

Very nice to drive, alot of power when you need it. Good on gas when everyday driving.

Would highly recommend

This is our second Mountaineer. They just keep getting better. Very, very comfortable to drive. I love the back- up sensor. Kids love entertainment system. Just wish gas mileage would improve a bit.

great vehical but it sucks gas

We Love it, drives great, runs great lost of power under the hood, lots of room inside, great looks, wonderful package, one problem average fuel economy is 16.5....... maybe it will do better after the engine is broken in we will see.....only 2000 miles on it....

Excellent value vehicle

This vehicle has really surprised us. It handles superbly, rides great and the instruments are easily accessible. We originally looked at a Lincoln Aviator but when we test drove the Mountaineer it was very obvious that the Linclon just wasn't worth the added cost. The Mountaineer had an equally good ride, great looks and lots of room. We drove this across the country this summer and it was a real pleasure. Highly recommended

Best SUV for the dollar

I think the Mountainer is a great buy. I love the comfort and smooth drive.

Sophisticated Explorer

No problems, easy handling, and fun to drive. It's streamlined styling is an excellent alternative to typical gaudy stylings of other SUVs.

I love it

I traded in my volvo s80t6. I love the Mountaineer. Drove to Florida on my 2nd day owning it. NO PROBLEMS at all. Very comfortable leather seats. V8 is smooth and strong. Stearing tight. Radio not super, but acceptable. Very smart design inside. microfiber good touch. steering wheel control so conv. very sharp all-round. I love it!

Doing it and Loving it!

Safe,comfortable,power! Around town or on the highway this has been a dream. Had a minivan before leasing this SUV and glad I did.

2nd Mountaineer and better then ever..

You have to drive it to believe it. Quiet at highway speeds, handles very well, plenty of gadgets and things to make this our best Mountaineer yet! We looked at the Aviator .. no match. Explorer .. not quite as well appointed. Mountaineer is THE SUV of choice and will continue with us as the vehicle we prefer. Well done Mercury!

Best Value out there

Drive it and you'll see. Comfort and styling at an affortable price.

Top Trucks

I love the Mercury Mountaineer it's a beautiful truck and fun to drive

mm

its very different and i just love it and its like no other

Outstanding Value!

We're very happy with the blend of performance, styling and the overall utility. The 4.6L aluminum V8 is much smoother than the 4.0L V6 and gas mileage is very similair. Go with the V8 if you are thinking about towing or if you are concerned about resale value. Nicer overall than many "upscale" imports we drove such as the Volvo XC90 (sluggish).

If only the mileage

If onlythe milage were a little better, it would be the perfect vehicle. I get around 9 - 10 in the city, 18 on the highway. Other than that, there is nothing more that you could ask for. The vehicle rides superbly, handles great, and has excellent pick-up for those short on- ramps.

Nice all around SUV

rides nice. 6 cylinder pulls trailer with no problem. third seat has plenty of room. great value.

Excelent Family Car!

Although its poor fuel economy this SUV is great for big families. Its not huge like an expedition but has lots of room for everyone and its real easy to park in tight spots. I would say that this medium sized SUV would be best out of any other competition except for the luxurious aviator. The interior materials are of a real nice quality and seats are confortable. Rides smooth in highways and has nice suspension for the bumpy rides. The powerful V8 engine is awesome and makes the car real fun to drive! This SUV also has lots of neat gadgets that would mostly be found on luxurious SUV's.

BEST/COMFORT

PREMIER- LOVE THE HEATED SEAT- EXCELLENT LUMBAR SUPPORT - IF YOU HAVE A BAD BACK BUY THIS CAR...YOU WILL FEEL BETTER... RIDE IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE EXPORER, EXCELLENT FINANCING - RCO - AWD - V6 -MEANS YOU CAN GO ANYWHERE!! in comfort

2004 awd merc mountaineer

tremendous improvement over older mountaineer models. ride is carlike and the seats offer great comfort to both driver and passengers. adequate power, good brakes, convenient and logical instrumentation. poor mileage (15 highway). well priced due to incentives.

our mountaineer

ok it could use better materials. interior looks cheap. don't like fake aluminum trim.

Better Than Explorer

We have an '03 that we bot in Sept, 2002, loaded. A great improvement over the 3 Explorers we had during the 90s. The quality has been excellent! Almost went Toyota after all of our 99 Explorer's problems. We now have about 25000 miles on it and there has not been one defect. Easier to drive than old Explorers... a little more "squat". Less bounce and easier/lower entry for my wife Two complaints. Major: the so-called leather seats. The driver's seat is clearly beat up at 25K mi and will certainly reqire sheepskin covers at 50-75K. Minor:the rear window should have a more solid closing mechanism. But other than that, it's been great.

Nicest SUV

This is by far the nicest vehicle I've owned. It's large enough to haul around all the things (display stands, wood beams, etc) and yet when I'm not hauling something, it drives smoothly over bumps and quietly as well like a luxury vehicle (which it is).

best in its class

love it you need to try 1 out your self

jms review

My Mountaineer

I love my Mountaineer. It fits me to the T. I wished all SUV's got better gas mileage but what do you expect? My children like it too. As a matter of fact, my son picked it out. Thanks Mercury.

One Great SUV

A very tight vehicle. Rides great and handles well. The turning radius isn't something I thought I would care about - - until you make a "U" turn, the vehicle turns a very tight circle. I drove a friends V6 Explorer, if you're power hungry, spend the money and get the V8 (robust and very smooth). A little loud on accleration, but hey, it's an SUV. This vehicle has plenty of room, the third seat comes in handy for the across town trips (I wouldn't recommend it for long hauls). We purchased the luxury version with power everything, the memory seat are a plus. If you're in the market for mid size SUV, consider this one.

My Mountaineer

One of the few vehicles that I've bought which had so many things included in the base price...leather seating, 7 passenger seating, coded keyless entry, etc. I love this car!

Best EVER

Out of all the SUV's-this is the one to have! It is excellent inside and out. You can't go wrong with a Ford made SUV. Better than another SUV around. If you are looking for an SUV that closely resembles the Lincoln Navigator or the Aviator, but you don't want to spend that much money-then this is the SUV for you! Look no further!

Nice vehicle, great lease deal

Very quiet for an SUV. Build quality surprisingly good, especially for an American model. The $4000 rebate and cheap lease made me look. Driving it made me sign the papers. Really nice family vehicle.