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MakeMercury
ClassSUV
Model years (US)2000–2010
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

Mercury Mountaineer – Third generation (U251)2005–2010
Mercury Mountaineer – Third generation (U251)
SpecificationValue
ProductionJuly 2005–October 1, 2010
Model years2006–2010
PlatformFord U2 platform
Engines4.0 L Cologne V6
4.6 L Modular V-8
Transmissions5-speed 5R55S automatic
6-speed 6R automatic
Wheelbase2,888 mm
Length2006–2007: 4,912 mm
2008–2010: 4,915 mm
Width2006–2007: 1,867 mm
2008–2010: 1,872 mm
Height1,849 mm
Mercury Mountaineer – Second generation2000–2005
Mercury Mountaineer – Second generation
SpecificationValue
ProductionNovember 2000–2005
Model years2002–2005
Engines4.0 L Cologne V6
4.6 L Modular V8
Transmissions5-speed automatic
Wheelbase2002–2003: 2,888 mm
2004–2005: 2,891 mm
Length2002–2003: 4,844 mm
2004–2005: 4,849 mm
Width2002–2003: 1,831 mm
2004–2005: 1,836 mm
Height2002–2003 2WD: 1,768 mm
2002–2003 AWD: 1,816 mm
2004–2005: 1,842 mm
Mercury Mountaineer – First generation1996–2001
Mercury Mountaineer – First generation
SpecificationValue
ProductionApril 1996–2001
Model years1997–2001
Engines4.0 L Cologne V6
5.0 L Windsor V8
Transmissions4-speed automatic (V8 models)
5-speed automatic (V6 models)
Wheelbase1997: 2,832 mm
1998–2001: 2,835 mm
Length1997: 4,788 mm
1998–1999: 4,829 mm
2000–2001: 4,844 mm
Width1,783 mm
Height1997 2WD: 1,697 mm
1997 4WD: 1,694 mm
1998–2001 2WD: 1,791 mm
1998–2001 4WD: 1,786 mm

Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
20104.0 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticFour-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2000–2002, 2004–20104.0 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
20104.6 L, 8 cyl6-speed automaticFour-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2006–20104.6 L, 8 cyl6-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2000–2002, 2004–20094.0 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2006–20094.6 L, 8 cyl6-speed automaticFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2002–20054.0 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol or E85 (flex-fuel)
2002–20054.0 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol or E85 (flex-fuel)
20054.0 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticTwo-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2002–20054.6 L, 8 cyl5-speed automaticFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2002–20054.6 L, 8 cyl5-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2000–20015.0 L, 8 cyl4-speed automaticFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
+1 more configurations

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
20104.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive15.7 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km12.4 L/100 km
2000–20104.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive13.8–15.7 L/100 km15.7–18.1 L/100 km11.8–12.4 L/100 km
20104.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive14.7 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km12.4 L/100 km
2006–20104.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive13.8–15.7 L/100 km15.7–18.1 L/100 km11.2–12.4 L/100 km
2000–20094.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive14.7–16.8 L/100 km16.8–18.1 L/100 km12.4–13.8 L/100 km
2006–20094.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive14.7–15.7 L/100 km16.8–18.1 L/100 km12.4–13.1 L/100 km
20054.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Two-wheel drive15.7 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km12.4 L/100 km
2002–20054.6 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive15.7–16.8 L/100 km18.1–19.6 L/100 km13.1–13.8 L/100 km
2002–20054.6 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive15.7 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km
2000–20015.0 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive15.7 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km
2000–20015.0 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive15.7 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classSUV
Model years in EPA data2000–2010
PowertrainsPetrol, Flex-fuel
Engine displacement4.0–5.0 L
Cylinders6, 8
Transmission typesAutomatic
DriveRear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Two-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel)
Configurations listed51

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2000–2010

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Transmission and drivetrain3652002, 2003, 2004
Body and structure2602002, 2003, 2004
Engine and cooling1672002, 2004, 2006
Electrical system1372000, 2002, 2008
Speed control and cruise1082000, 2002, 2004
Seats1052000, 2007, 2008
Brakes702000, 2002, 2003
Visibility and wipers702002, 2003, 2004
Suspension682000, 2002, 2003
Airbags592000, 2002, 2004

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2010: 1299 complaints, 70 with a crash and 29 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

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