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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  Love-Hate - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Love-hate - October 12 - 4:03 pm

  I love the cars ride, features, looks, comfort and value. I have the V8 with poor gas mileage. 14mpg around town and 17mpg on the highway. Had transmission problems (solenoid) replace at 20,900mi under warranty. Rides fine now but searching the web revealed that this may reoccur on 2004 Ford Explorers and Mountaineer and costs approx $1000 to replace if not under warranty. Had I know about the transmission issue I would have bought another SUV.

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  Not happy with transmission - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By dinger22170 - October 4 - 6:06 pm

  bought a 2004 mercury mountaneer in 1- 06 with 26000 miles had a front wheel bearing go out at 35000 miles now at 71000 miles transmission broke i have never towed anything with it the transmission has no dipstick i am very un happy with this vehicals powertrain transmission is very week and this vehical is suppose to have the towing package and is the premiere package with the v-8 and AWD i am not very impressed with mercury will never buy another one

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  our mountaineer - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By deaconruss - September 26 - 10:00 am

  ok it could use better materials. interior looks cheap. dont like fake aluminum trim.

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  Best SUV value! - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By D. Pollard - August 26 - 2:00 am

  Just traded a 2002 Luxury 6cyl. for a Premier V8. Great styling, ride and power. With all the rebates available now, this SUV is a great value!

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  lo e my mountaineer - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By KS connection - June 7 - 10:00 am

  Excellent would recomend to all I see and that would listen

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  Loved my Mountaineer! - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By L - May 30 - 1:00 pm

  I loved this car! Very comfortable to drive and lots of room for 2 kids and their friends. Great for long distance traveling. Only things I didnt like were the poor fuel economy, I was forever filling up and a little road noise from the tires. Other than that, this is the best SUV around!

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  5th one, best yet - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By nvbanker - April 26 - 6:56 am

  I have owned a 94 Explorer, 97 Mountaineer, 98 Mountaineer, 02 Mountaineer, and now an 04 Mountaineer, AWD Premier. Each has been better than the last, although the 94 is still running, and we sold it with 140,000 miles on it. Same transmission, engine, A/C still worked. 4WD had quit at about 110,000, and I never fixed it. The independent rear suspension offered since 02 is class leading, and only now are some of the other manufactures offering it. It improves handling dramatically, and allows for the 3rd seat to actually be functional and comfortable for an adult. The rear air, coming through the ceiling is extraordinary as well. Love the V-8 power. I still think its the best value.

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  Room for six - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By MM - April 19 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle rides great for the large towing job it can and does do.I use it to help with the upkeep and care on my horses.It looks as good as vehicles that cost more and haul less.

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  Great Mid-size - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By tgv - April 2 - 10:00 am

  The Mountainteer is truly a well designed mid sized sport utility which brings a lot of value to a flooded market of "wanna-bes". It seems to have all the basics and more for interior finishes and performs suprisingly agile for such a beefy design/capacity. Very happy Owner!

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  Proud Owner Speaks - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By proud owner of mount - February 19 - 10:00 am

  A great family vehicle