2005 Mercury Mountaineer Review
Price: $3,595





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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 high-line models, lousy fuel economy.
What’s new
The AdvanceTrac stability control system has been improved with a new Roll Stability Control system and is now standard on all Mountaineers. A newly available Designer Series package includes suede interior trim, scuff plates and 17-inch chrome wheels. The roof rack has been redesigned, and now includes raised side rails. The 40/20/40-split second-row seat now has reclining outboard seats, and an eight-way power driver seat is available.
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 near Hobart, IN
11 listings
- Photos not available$3,595fair price$726 below market
- 122,234 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 7 Seats, 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- Rite Price Auto Sales (21 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Harvey, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
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:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4M2ZU86K15ZJ27355
Stock: J27355
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-23-2024 - 145,160 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- Pete Raskovic Automotive LLC (144 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Monroe, WI
3RD ROW, 4WD WITH LEATHER HEATED SEATS, ROOF RAILS, MEMORY SEATS, AND TOW PACKAGE! CALL OR TEXT 6**.5**.1*** Buy with Confidence! Raskovic Auto Sales ...
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:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4M2ZU86K35UJ02244
Stock: J02244
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-28-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Indiana
$257/mo for Mountaineer Convenience
Mountaineer Convenience
vs
$187/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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4.75 out of 5 starsBEST Small SUV, 07/18/2008
2005 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Outstanding SUV. Great to drive and I do lots of it. This SUV has been on cross country trips, local trips, and long trips. I have towed trailers, boats, and jet skies and it performs well. With the onboard computers you don't need to worry about traction, skids, reversing, mirrors, speed, moving the seats, you can focus on driving. Passengers are well entertained with the surround sound … DVD player. It does it all for you so you can focus on driving. This has been a dream car, better than any car I have ever owned, even my 7 series BMW. 80K miles and only routine maintenance. It is as strong as when I got it. Perfect choice for anyone needing a small SUV, it's the whole families first choice
First 999 miles
4.88 out of 5 starsJay, 08/11/2005
2005 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
The SUV has performed superb, the ride is smooth, transmission is swift, and overall a great investment. Rides and styles as a luxury SUV. The Family Incentives from Ford made this $12,700 investment a no brainer. The vehicles manuvers superb and is easy to park, great view from all angles. The cabin design and adjustable pedals allows for flexibilty and comfort for my wife to drive. … Is fun to drive, can wait to take it on the road for a 600 - 700 mile drive. Compares to my BMW 325 on handling and comfort. The Mercury team got this one right on the money.
Check the roof before you buy it!!
3.5 out of 5 starsSue, 05/26/2005
2005 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Nice size car for the money, however, we had a serious problem with the welding on the roof area. We could see weld marks all throughout the roof edging (inspect carefully your roof before buying!!!) Was told by the dealer this happened on several other of their cars!! Now is leaking transmission fluid-- What a piece of junk!
Good SUV for more room, but bad MPG's
4.5 out of 5 starsManuel J Mathew Jr, 06/03/2008
2005 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
We bought this vehicle primarily for our budding family. It has been to FL twice from VA, and has performed in the mountainous dirt roads of AR as well. It is a good SUV all around, and hasn't let us down as yet. This is not an SUV to buy if you are interested in great gas mileage however. We had some problems with the clear coat, but were rectified by the dealer, that is all.
2005 Mountaineer Highlights
Convenience
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $30,035 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $257/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.7 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Mountaineer include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
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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