Used 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 Mountaineer, so we've included reviews for other years of the Mountaineer since its last redesign.
Great used car purchase
Bill Skip, 02/04/2019
2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought this car 2 years ago and I couldn’t be happier. Great family hauler with the third row seats. Great AWD system that cuts through Michigan winters with ease. Only abnormal repairs were thermostat housing and fuel rail pressure sensor so far. Why ford made the thermostat housing out of plastic?! pretty dumb but luckily there is an aftermarket aluminum one I replaced it with. I’ll never have to worry about it leaking again. Changing the fuel rail pressure sensor gave me a chance to also clean the intake and a full time-up with ease (plugs, wires, coil pack etc.). It just hit 100k miles and still runs and drives like new. We take a trip to Florida every year it’s a dream to drive.
Money pit
Rick Radke, 10/29/2018
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle at 52,000 miles in 2013. Pros: High ground clearance, handles pot holes, curbs, and other road hazards with impunity. Very stable in all weather conditions. Cons: Since then, it had a total transmission failure, more than a few problems with the engine cooling system, two expensive computer repairs, a broken heater blend door, and a few other repairs. The factory alloy wheels corroded, causing frequent tire pressure loss. At this point, it seems like we've replaced everything but the engine. Power is adequate, but gas mileage is around 12 MPG. If I had a do-over, I would have bought a different SUV.
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Hard to Improve On
dan ertel, 07/19/2008
2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my third Mountaineer (had a 2002 & 2005). They keep getting better. Fuel economy not a factor due to my low mileage - comfort, safety, traction in the snow, room to transport items and style, these are what counts to me and the Mountaineer is a 10 in all respects. Large lease discount from Ford makes this vehicle a great deal.
Love the Mountaineer
byrnes, 07/16/2007
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Really nice truck, pulls our boat well. Wish it had load leveling suspension though. Navigation system works well.
Not Satisfied
Meg, 08/11/2009
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd explorer/mountaineer in my family, and I am very disappointed. The first two were fabulous cars, hence I bought another one. It is 2.5 years old, 42,000 miles, and I've had the following replaced (accident-free): tires, rims, shifter, radiator, intake fan, and belt. A new car should not need so many repairs especially when it is well maintained.