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Super Nice SUV
Mike Philpott, 12/17/2006
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
Have owned this '07 Mountaineer Premier for just two weeks (and 600 miles) but it's already an irreplaceable member of the household. We like just about everything about the Mountaineer. Looks great (love the color - White Chocolate paint with two-tone tan leather interior - as well as the overall style) plus it's very comfortable to drive and extremely stable on the road. We also like the fact that the 3rd row seats fold down flat into the floor at the touch of a button and will accommodate two full-grown adults in at least semi-comfort. We are very happy with our purchase. A great vehicle that I'm sure we will enjoy for many years to come.
Member of the Family
4010diesel, 07/01/2011
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
We have had our Mountaineer since the middle of 2008. We could not be more satisfied. I have utilized every feature and function of this vehicle. Including the roof rack, Class II hitch, AWD, cargo area, child seating, etc., etc. We have 3 children all of which are able to fit in the second row, leaving the rear cargo area available. The stereo is strong, the power is sufficient, the gas mileage is fair for an SUV, it easily tows my boat, powers thru 12" of snow, is smooth on the highway, and is a joy to drive. Although our V-6 is far from a performance engine I find that is provides all the pep I need and is relatively quiet considering the size of the vehicle.
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Twice the pleasure
Hillary, 09/13/2010
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my second mountaineer and I do tend to agree with most that my 2002 was better built, the engine was more powerful (v8) yet the fuel economy was good for such a big suv. With that said, I also love my 2007. I have done nothing but oil changes (66,000) and never had any kind of work on it. I have five kids of my own and also use it for work transporting kids and the interior (leather) cleans easily. No problems with any plastic parts inside its actually pretty solid.
2007 V6 Mountianeer
rmb181, 11/29/2006
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle for about a week and I am very pleased with it. My wife and I are expecting soon and feel that this vehicle will be more than enough. It has a smooth, quiet ride. Overall, we are very happy with this vehicle and would recommend it to anyone.
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier V8 AWD
Justin, 10/19/2006
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
29 of 34 people found this review helpful
The Mercury Mountaineer is a great suv the ride and handling is excellent the V8 power is superb and the comfort is great and from what i can see the leather and other interior materials are great quality and the navigation system is cool and the power moon roof and the Sirius Satellite Radio are awesome and the rear parking sensors come in handy when parallel parking and i am just really happy with my Mountaineer its been great so far not a problem and everything on it works great and its a great price for what you get mine was only $38,500 and the Honda Pilot with all the same equipment was over $40,000 so i got a great vehicle and a great deal i highly recommend the Mercury Mountaineer V8 ..
My third mountaineer and it's a lemon!
defectivemntnr, 09/08/2010
2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
Does Ford Motor Co care about losing a loyal customer?In my case the answer is no, not at all.I leased a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 11/07,our third one.It was fine until 4/09 when it didn't start one day.Then it began to happen more frequently.My family ha been stranded countless times due to this problem. After several attempts at Ford Lincoln Mercury dealerships to fix the problem it still exists.The alternator,starter bad relay and battery have all been replaced yet several times a week I am left stranded somewhere with this defective vehicle that won't start.I have been in communication with the Ford Cust. Solutions team through two courses of repairs,a Special Ford Engineer was even sent
No other SUV comes close to Mountaineer
Chris, 10/19/2007
2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is a great SUV. Mercury really put their effort and time in this vehicle. All the details are very thought out and has a very stylish exterior and interior. It is very spacious and will fit any large family with up to 7. I really like how nice the ride is and is very comfortable. We were looking at other vehicles to consider, but we made a very smart choice and got this. This is a perfect SUV for a single person or a family of 7. And the V8 engine is very powerful and its just an overall awesome vehicle to own.
An average vehicle
jhood1590, 04/14/2010
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my second mountaineer, I bought it brand new and got a deal because the mercury dealership was going out of business. The interior quality has decreases dramatically from the 2002 model I previously drove. It looks nice inside, just cheaply quality. Navigation makes it look very nice, and is very functional. Sound system is great. Exterior quality is OK. The paint has always been excellent on Fords, but the rims are a real problem. I don't recommend the polished aluminum rims. They have a terrible protective coat and a week of salt will destroy them. Ford customer service has always been awful, but the vehicles are a pretty good deal.
My third Mountaineer
Pickivicki, 03/11/2017
2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great work horse. Very little maintenance required. The transmission is completely sealed so there is no maintenance on that. This SUV is a base model. My first and second were luxury editions with all the bells and whistles. I missed those features on this one although I could play my music from my iPhone via a jack.
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Nice Looking Vehicle
Premier, 06/05/2010
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle except the retractable running boards, need grease fitting to lube joints. Super vehicle in the ice/snow. Had to have the transmission adjusted at 10k miles. Suggest Ford look at the transmission in these vehicles, does not shift smoothly at low speeds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Love the SUV, but poor interior quality
Ron, 08/30/2008
2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
We love the room, the ride, the v8 power, the appearance, and we know from the past that we will love the AWD. The MPG is acceptable for an AWD mid-size SUV. We test drove the vehicle on a bright sunny day 98 F and heard no rattles or noises, but took delivery in the evening after sundown, temp 71F. On the way home the upper console started making an annoying noise when we hit seams in the road. We made 2 visits to fix the problem. Another Mountaineer that hadn't been prepped did the same thing, as did the 08 Explorer Rental. Service manager said that if more than 2 do the same, then Ford would say they're built that way. Excuse me? Dealer put foam in that area. Problem solved for now?
Mercury has one Awesome SUV
Kyle , 11/01/2006
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
My new 07 Mercury Mountaineer is awesome it has a killer sound system super smooth ride and a easy to use Nav System and the V8 Engine can beat just about anything you want it to its really cool i love the design and the colors look great Dark Cherry and Light Tan Leather the Mountaineer has it all and at a price you can afford and it has plenty of passenger space and cargo room and the 18 in chrome rims look great with the dark paint and the rear park asst is a great feature and the interior quality looks great and so does everything else and i never would have thought that when i was 26 i would own a Mercury but they have some really cool cars u should check em out u might like what u see..
Great SUV
rmb181, 01/24/2007
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this SUV for about 2 months and have just over 1400 miles on it. My wife and I just love this SUV. Between the styling (both inside and out) and the comfort, this SUV is the best car I have ever owned. There's not one day where I don't like driving it. The interior is comfortable with the leather seating, third row and power fold down feature. The Mountaineer comes with more features than the Explorer in the same price range. Only suggestion I could make is to splurge and get the V8 engine. The V6 is a little sluggish, although it consumes gas like the V8. That's the only complaint I have with this SUV is the gas mileage. Other than that, my wife and I love it. Buy it!
Never buy another one
Clint Hanebutt, 10/15/2017
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fuel systems, transmission, cooling, traction control will all give you isuses and breakdown. Money Pit
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Beautiful gas hog :-)
Dennis, 05/04/2016
2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
My all wheel drive 2008 Mountaineer with the chrome package and tow package is great I have absolutely no complaints very little repairs and handles well but very difficult to drive in the city and get over 7 miles a gallon highway mileage is better but I'm glad gas at the moment is down to two to $3 a gallon!!
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Best SUV I ever owned
Steve &Bonnie, 09/05/2008
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very solid, safe well mannered vechicle. A real pleasure to drive on a long trip. We got up to 24 mpg, average 21-22 on long trips. Mileage varies depending on the brand of fuel you buy. Yes it does make a difference, I proved it to myself. I am curious though to see how well the AWD works as we will be going off road [within reason don't expect it to beat the trails I take with my Jeep] in Arizona this fall.
A great vehicle
iceout, 12/25/2007
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is truly a great SUV. It handles great is reliable and fun to drive but most important it is very versatile from carrying up to 7 passengers to haling a lot of stuff (84 cu.ft.) and I have done both. The high ground clearance makes back road travel a breeze without worry of going over a rock in the road doing damage.
Best SUV on Market
Ksde4321, 12/26/2008
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have owned this SUV for 2 years and have had absolutely no problems with it. It drives well both around town and on the highway. It is equally adept at towing a trailer or taking us out for a night on the town. If you need a car that gets over 30 mpg then get a Smart for 2. But if you need a vehicle that can do anything you ask of it then this is the one.
They just keep getting better
davdor, 04/21/2007
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Mountaineer and there are significant improvements since 2005. The V8 is smooth and quiet, and the ride is much smoother. There is very little road noise and the body appears to be stiffer. A consuner magazine claims the Mountaineer has above average mechanical problems, but I have never had even one.
New Purchase Observations
Ray, 06/20/2007
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We've had the Mountaineer a little over a week now and we are very happy with our purchase. I got all the features I wanted: luxury with towing power, but not a huge SUV that is unweildy to handle in city traffic and a problem parking. I particularly liked all the luxury features being "standard" on the Mercury vs. optional equipment on the Ford Explorer. I think I got a great value for the price.
2007 Mercury Mountaineer great value!
Vic Costa, 03/24/2008
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have nothing but good things to say about this SUV. It does all I need it do do with comfort and style! Value wise it is a great investment. I have had zero problems.
2007 Mercury Mountaineer V8 AWD Premier
Hinrich, 03/25/2008
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is our 5th Mountaineer and not the best we had. Quite a few problems within the first 14,000 miles (check engine light on, 6-speed transmission shifting abrupt, airbag light on, bad body panel and door fit, rust on some body parts) required multiple dealer visits. The engine is powerful and more refined compared to the 2004 model we drove before. Gas mileage is bad, get about 14 MPG in mixed driving. Truck is comfortable except for a choppy ride over short bumps. Interior comfort is good with lots of space (I'm 6'6" tall). Quality of some interior materials a step back from 2004 model.
1st time Mountaineer owner
1st time Merc owner, 03/28/2008
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We've been SUV drivers forever, live in rural area, and this has been a nice surprise. Purchased this Mountaineer replacing our Ford Explorer that had 170,000 plus miles. Took it on it's first road trip to the mountains for skiing and the comfort level was top notch. We are also impressed with the quiet ride this SUV has as opposed to our older Explorer. Average gas mileage on this 500 plus mile trip ranged between 18-22 mpg which is what we are used to with SUV's. Love having the reclining second row seats in this Mountaineer since we didn't have it on the Explorer. Cargo space was great for all our ski gear.
2007 Mounty premiere
Mountaineer - Magnificent SUV , 12/01/2020
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought mine with 85000 and now have 168000 miles. Just oil changes, and normal maintenance. An engine that’s totally reliable, Runs great and only had to replace e heater hose and front wheel bearing. Had I bought a new car in 2016 I would have paid $14,000 to this point in payments . My maintenance on the Mounty with tires and all normal maintenance is less that $4000. That’s value in my book
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Change Ford Mercury Reputation
Mercury Mountaineer Chic, 12/23/2023
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 07 Mountaineer Premier is the best vehicle I've ever had. 233k miles and takes off on the freeways quick. Smooth ride and mu truck lasts perfectly through all 4 seasons. Phenomenal Truck
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Mountaineer runs great, comfortable, fun to drive
Richard VT, 06/10/2024
updated 06/16/2025
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2007 in 2009 as it was previously a leased vehicle with 21 K miles. I have had it for 15 years, perform scheduled maintenance as recommended, and enjoy the comfortable ride and response of this vehicle. Transmission needed major repairs at about 90 K and vehicle is at 136 K with no problems. SUV looks great, good capacity and 16.3 mpg around town and 20.7 mpg on a trip. Great mileage on tires (65 K plus) and Ford batteries are the BEST! This is a great SUV and I can't figure our why Ford discontinued this model !!! I still have this Merc and I enjoy driving it every other day. It is a great SUV and I will not part with it. Just a Great comfortable, reliable, enjoyable ride !!!!
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Best Car Ever
Dinoman, 03/28/2023
2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We are original owners of 2008 Premier and love it. No rust, no damage, no repairs. We change oil and battery regularly and it runs and looks like new.
TERRIFYING TO DRIVE
mercuryhater, 07/14/2014
2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
Oh my god how could a car be so bad. Bought used in early 2011 with 34,000 miles around 65,000 miles it was leaking transmission fluid everywhere took it the best transmission mechanic in the area they sucked they charged us 3 grand for a rebuilt transmission.at 75,000 the trans started clunking when down shifting it was bad then the check engine light and a wrench (which means power train malfunction came on took it back it needs a new solenoid pack it was there for over a month not exaggerating a month took it home it did the same thing took it back and the solenoid was defective then replaced a rod in there too.In 2014 we traded for a beautiful Subaru Tribeca.
Very Satisfied
Vic, 01/05/2009
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the third SUV I have owned and am very satisfied with its ride and reliability. I can't say enough good things about this vechicle. I would definitely recommend it!
Kogt
Larry O'Connell, 03/15/2008
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned the SUV for 6 months and love it. I am more impressed with it the more I drive it. Mileage is an honest 13 mpg in heavy city driving and getting slightly better as it gets miles. The mileage on the road is where it really shines, it is easy to get 19-22+ mph on the open road. Combined mileage has been a solid 16+ mpg for our type of driving. I love the performance of the V8 and the 6 speed is able to find the right gear when needed. The SUV is solid, quiet,and fun to drive. We own a 2000 Mustang GT 5 speed that we love and I am shocked that I find my self wanting to take the Mountaineer on trips where the road is twisty. The Mountaineer really handles nice, and just feels right.
It's a great ride for the price
hajji, 12/25/2007
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's my third one and they only get better. I never had to go back to the dealer for any problems. Looks good and drives great. I couldnt be happier.
One great SUV
Harry Marks, 12/17/2008
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2007 Mountaineer last March. For me this has been one fantastic vehicle. My average gas mileage was around 18.5mpg in combined driving and 25 on the open highway with three adults. The optional steering wheel controls for the radio, fan, and cruise were fantastic. I never needed to take my eyes off the road to make adjustments. The optional 3rd row seating came in handy on more than one occasion and were easy to operate. The only thing I did not like were the gaps in the cargo area when the 3rd row seats were stowed. I frequently haul a set of timpani (kettle drums) and the wheels wanted to fall in the cracks. Other than that, I love the vehicle.
Solid ride
vusford1, 09/29/2007
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I mostly enjoy my new Mountaineer. It has pretty good comfort in all rows, has a smooth ride, and decent handling for a truck- based suv, however I do wish that fit and finish was a little better, as I have had some minor problems. Ford motor company quality control could be better
Not bad, but needs improvements
Hinrich, 03/31/2008
2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We had our Mountaineer for 10 months and 15,000 miles and the experience has been mixed so far. It's our 5th Mountaineer and we love the overall package (exterior size vs. interior space), the powerful V8 engine and the features (Navigation system, great audio system). But we had issues and some couldn't be fixed yet. The 6-speed transmission shifts hards after accelerating from a standstill and was checked twice. Fit and finish is bad, body panels and doors needed adjustment. Fuel mileage is poor at best, we average 13.5 mpg in mixed driving. Handling is worse than with our 2004 Mountainer (18" Michelin tires, don't work well in snow either). Overall no big improvement to the 2004 model.
LUV MY MOUNTAINEER!
Teresa M., 03/27/2025
2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car used. It’s a better than Premium package Premium model. Leather seats, Sunroof, Power everything, including the third row. Very comfortable ride. I was happy to discover it has a five star crash test rating!! I’ve replaced the suspension, brakes, and gave it a complete tuneup including new ECR unit so it will last a VERY LONG TIME! I drive to Washington with my two dogs and averaged 22 mpg on the Hwy. It’s a keeper.
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