Overview & Reviews

Second-row bucket seats are available on Luxury and Premier models; a tire-pressure monitoring system is now standard on these models. The Advance Trac stability control system is a late-availability option on two-wheel-drive Mountaineers. The upgraded Audiophile sound system with in-dash CD changer is optional on Luxury models, while Convenience models no longer offer a cassette player. Finally, power-adjustable pedals are a new option on the Convenience model.

• Excellent ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, strong optional V8, comfortable cabin with user-friendly layout, good crash test scores.

• Some low-grade materials, low resale value, confusing controls on highline models, poor fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  Luvvin It - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By scf21 - September 13 - 2:00 am

  Our 2nd Mountaineer. The 2004 Premier is worth the price (if you stay near invoice!). DVD player - WOW! Quad buckets are a blast. The sound system is rich and the radio comes ready for Satellite - go figure! Seating is very comfortable for 4, 3rd row seating looks nice but only kids will love it. Interior and exterior appointment is extremely well done. Youll like the improved ride on the 17 inch tires - smooth and great handling. The interior sound at highway speeds is better than previous cars .. even the radio has a compensation for highway noise .. we are definitely spoiled. Thanks, Mercury.

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  Great SUV - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By dfstull - July 15 - 10:00 am

  I just bought this car and rally enjoy it. It has many great features that make it ride like a luxury SUV. With the rebates now it is a great buy.

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  Sophisticated Explorer - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Ed - June 22 - 8:36 am

  No problems, easy handling, and fun to drive. Its streamlined styling is an excellent alternative to typical gaudy stylings of other SUVs.

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  Good purchase for the money - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By trbjfb - June 14 - 9:30 am

  I am overall pleased with the SUV. I have had a transmission problem, starting at 15,000 miles. Some other minor problems. I was in an Acura 3.5RL before and loved that car. It too was not perfect. I needed an SUV and thought this was a good priced purchase. I looked at many SUVs and decided on the Mountaineer. I have the AWD Premier V8. Tons of power and rides nice. We had a Navigator before and it rides better than the 98 Navigator. For the options this truck came with it was a good buy. I do not know if I would buy another one because of the transmission issue. After reading the reviews from others, I guess mine is not a normal Mountaineer.

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  Best EVER - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By navygrl183 - March 26 - 2:00 am

  Out of all the SUVs-this is the one to have! It is excellent inside and out. You cant go wrong with a Ford made SUV. Better than another SUV around. If you are looking for an SUV that closely resembles the Lincoln Navigator or the Aviator, but you dont want to spend that much money-then this is the SUV for you! Look no further!

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  My Mountaineer - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By dhalliburton - March 19 - 2:00 am

  I love my Mountaineer. It fits me to the T. I wished all SUVs got better gas mileage but what do you expect? My children like it too. As a matter of fact, my son picked it out. Thanks Mercury.

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  Overall Standings - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By kinipela 2301 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  My overall opinion of the vechicle is that not only does it allow you to carry a lot of people or equipment, but it ride just like a car. Starting off with small car, and moving to a mountainneris a step thatI would get to at some point in my life and I did. I would always have a mountainner, a car that I love, and have the feeling of being safe and looking good in it is something sacred. For the first time after have the suv for 3 months I was actually not driving it, but I experienced a ride in the far back seat as a family member was driving and now I always want to sit back there. Its comfortable spacious and separate.

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  big Ds Merc - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By bigdaddy@localnet.co - January 6 - 10:00 am

  The handling and get up is great. The fuel mileage isnt so good. Lots of blind spots because I have the seat all the way back when I drive. Very comfortable on long trips. Good stock sound system. 3rd row seating is cramped for adults. The computer area is hard to see.

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  Mountaineer - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Brede - January 6 - 10:00 am

  Love the feel I have when driving this vehicle...just want to keep it washed and clean all the time. Sound is great. It turns heads.

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  One Great SUV - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By jtaylor644 - December 13 - 10:00 am

  A very tight vehicle. Rides great and handles well. The turning radius isnt something I thought I would care about - - until you make a "U" turn, the vehicle turns a very tight circle. I drove a friends V6 Explorer, if youre power hungry, spend the money and get the V8 (robust and very smooth). A little loud on accleration, but hey, its an SUV. This vehicle has plenty of room, the third seat comes in handy for the across town trips (I wouldnt recommend it for long hauls). We purchased the luxury version with power everything, the memory seat are a plus. If youre in the market for mid size SUV, consider this one.