Is a Mountaineer a Ford?
The Mercury Mountaineer is a mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was sold by Mercury from 1996 until 2010….
| Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercury (Ford) |
| Production | 1996–2010 |
| Model years | 1997–2010 |
| Assembly | Louisville, Kentucky St. Louis, Missouri |
Is there a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer for sale?
Sorry! There aren’t any 2000 Mercury Mountaineer for sale near you. I learned from the dealer the 1999 to 2001 were the best built in this series and they have a strong following. I have found that out by talking to other owners.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Mountaineer have?
As with the Ford Explorer, the Mountaineer is fitted with fully independent wishbone front suspension. For 1997, the Mercury Mountaineer was fitted with a 215hp 5.0L V8 with a 4-speed automatic transmission. For 1998, the 205hp 4.0L V6 SOHC was offered as an option.
When did the Mercury Mountaineer go into production?
1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The Mercury Mountaineer was began production in late 1996 as a 1997 model. As with the Ford Explorer Limited, the Mercury Mountaineer was offered only in a four-door body configuration. After its first year, sales of the Mountaineer fell short of Lincoln-Mercury sales projections.
Is the Mercury Mountaineer a good winter car?
The Mountaineer is the top of the line. The V-8 engine is strong, transmission strong, solid body, has a truck feel (it is a Ranger w/ SUV body). With Zaino polish the paint shines great and people are amaised it is 10 years old. This car is a solid performer, a great winter car.
What kind of engine does a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer have?
The Explorer-based Mountaineer changes little for 2000. Marketed as an upscale SUV for women and families, the Mountaineer comes with either a 4.0-liter SOHC V6 or a 5.0-liter V8. While horsepower ratings are similar (the V6 makes 210; the V8 produces 215), the V8 does produce more useable torque at the expense of greater fuel consumption.
What kind of drive did the Mercury Mountaineer have?
Like the Ford Explorer, the V8 engine was mated to either rear-wheel drive or full time all-wheel drive (viscous coupling center differential); part-time four-wheel drive was unavailable with the V8 engine. The V6 Mountaineer or Explorer were offered either as rear-wheel drive or ControlTrac with “Auto”, “High” and “Low” modes.
Is the Mercury Mountaineer still on the market?
Unlike the Milan, Mariner, and Grand Marquis, the Mountaineer was not produced for a short 2011 model year due to the 2011 redesign and resizing to a crossover of the Ford Explorer. The third-best selling vehicle of the division in 2000]
What was the name of the 1996 Mercury Mountaineer?
For 1996, the Acura SLX (Isuzu Trooper), Infiniti QX4 (Nissan Pathfinder), and the larger Lexus LX450 (Toyota Land Cruiser) were introduced together. As these brands, along with Oldsmobile, competed more directly with luxury brands than the Ford model line, Ford Motor Company sought to develop SUVs for its Lincoln-Mercury division.