2004 Mercury Mountaineer Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, strong optional V8, comfortable cabin with user-friendly layout, good crash test scores.
Cons
- Some low-grade materials, low resale value, confusing controls on highline models, poor fuel economy.
What’s new
Second-row bucket seats are available on Luxury and Premier models; a tire-pressure monitoring system is now standard on these models. The Advance Trac stability control system is a late-availability option on two-wheel-drive Mountaineers. The upgraded Audiophile sound system with in-dash CD changer is optional on Luxury models, while Convenience models no longer offer a cassette player. Finally, power-adjustable pedals are a new option on the Convenience model.
Edmunds says
Stylish and safe with seating for seven, the Mercury Mountaineer is a good bet for family shoppers who want a little bit of everything in their SUV.
For sale nearby
12 listings
- 140,240 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
- Durst Motor Company (364 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Alarm
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Located in Lincoln, NE
The 2004 Mercury Mountaineer Sport Utility 4D is a midsize SUV that offers a blend of rugged capability and family-friendly features. It shares its pl...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4M2DU86W64ZJ06707
Stock: D6038A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-04-2025- 121,000 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
- RJ Motors (539 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Plano, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4M2ZU86K14UJ18974
Stock: J18974
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-06-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$236/mo for Mountaineer Convenience
Mountaineer Convenience
vs
$180/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Mercury Mountaineer Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Most reliable car I've ever owned.
5 out of 5 starsElaine Stone, 04/08/2016
2004 Mercury Mountaineer Premier AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
I purchased my 2004 Mountaineer used in 2008. I paid way below book value, due mainly to the fact that it's somewhat of a gas hog and everyone was shopping for fuel efficiency at the time. It now has 190,000 miles on it. Just had new tires put on, new wheel bearings, and replaced a worn control arm. I have had zero mechanical or electronic issues. We did replace the back hatch panel … at about 100,000 miles which I hear is common for those to crack. One hinge on the back glass hatch was replaced at the same time. I hit a 10 point buck in January of this year that garnered me a new hood, driver side headlight and fender, grill and front bumper. The Mountaineer took the hit, and I was able to drive it home! There was still way more value in the car than the repairs cost. I have the 3rd row seats and there is a ton of room for hauling kids, adults, and cargo when all of the back seats are folded down. The leather interior has held up well; driver's seat is starting to crack a little. The exterior is still nice except for a rust bubble forming over the passenger back tire and some rust on the interior back doors(?). The electronic "perks" are limited due to technology not being available at the time of production, but what's on it still works. I love this car and dread the day that I have to trade. I'm sad that there are no more being produced, but since the Ford Explorer is virtually the same vehicle, I'll probably go to that when I turn this car over to my teenage son.
big D's Merc
4.13 out of 5 starsbigdaddy@localnet.co, 07/29/2003
2004 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
The handling and get up is great. The
fuel mileage isnt so good. Lots of
blind spots because I have the seat all
the way back when I drive. Very
comfortable on long trips. Good stock
sound system. 3rd row seating is
cramped for adults. The computer area
is hard to see.
Mercury Money Pit
3.25 out of 5 starsSD, 11/06/2008
2004 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I love the look of this car but it has been nothing but a nightmare. I had to replace the solenoid in the transmission at 38,000 miles. Apparently if your tires are the same size but have diff amount of tire life left to them it can total out your entire car. I got two new tires put on and because the circumfrance was different between the to sets it caused my rear differential and … transfer case to go out. The estimated repairs from the Ford dealership is at 10k! My car is only worth 9k with 63,000 miles on it and its fully loaded. This has been a total nightmare. do not purchase a Mountaineer.
Miserable SUV
3.38 out of 5 starsdencal26, 08/19/2011
2004 Mercury Mountaineer Premier AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Transmission went at 51K. Bearings, Rotors warped, Calipers froze.
Now the rear makes noise and at 91K I need a transfer case because it leaks and makes steering difficult.
Never again will I buy a Ford.
2004 Mountaineer Highlights
Convenience
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $29,350 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $236/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.8 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Mountaineer include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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