Overview & Reviews

The AdvanceTrac stability control system has been improved with a new Roll Stability Control system and is now standard on all Mountaineers. A newly available Designer Series package includes suede interior trim, scuff plates and 17-inch chrome wheels. The roof rack has been redesigned, and now includes raised side rails. The 40/20/40-split second-row seat now has reclining outboard seats, and an eight-way power driver seat is available.

• 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 high-line models, lousy fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  Perfect - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By frb - December 27 - 7:53 am

  I really enjoy my suv.Its roomy very comfortable and smooth ride.When going up long mountains I turn overdrive off and the power and speed is amazing. Its a sharp lookin vehicle also.Classy and rugged at same time. Big and strong feeling but still feels like a suv not a truck. Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!

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  Lovin It - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jeanne Ambrogio - October 7 - 3:20 pm

  I have a 2002 with 82,000 miles and except for the normal oil changes and tune up it has NEVER given me a problem. I love it and Ford Credit has been very supportive through my bad times

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  Happy Driver - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Lynn V. Holaday - May 18 - 12:26 pm

  We love our new Mountaineer--mainly for its comfort and performance. It drives better than any of our earlier SUVs and feels quite classy. Unfortunately it gets pretty awful gas mileage, but I guess thats the tradeoff with a SUV. Two thumbs up.

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  Mountaineer #3 - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Kathy - May 12 - 9:10 pm

  I have owned a 99 Mtnr, 03 Mtnr and now a 05 Mtnr. I enjoy driving this auto and feel that it is very dependable especially in the winter as I sometimes get 10 to 18 inches of snow overnight and Ive always been able to get out of my driveway. The 03 and the 05 have better stability and cornering than the 99. I also like the extra room in the cabin. When we take out of town trips of 300 miles or more I am very comfortable after the long trip due to the comfort of the seats. I also enjoy the heated seats since I have frequent back pain. The service dept. at our dealership gives excellent service.

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  This is my third Mountaineer - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By fredroc_cohiba - October 1 - 8:36 am

  I have owned the 1998, 2002 and 2005 models. Each one has improved in quality of ride and workmanship. I wish gas mileage would improve, but I am willing to live with it.

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  3rd Mountaineer - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By C A Vars - June 6 - 5:13 pm

  Excellent for grandkids, they love putting up third row seats. Used daily for construction management, frequently used for lugging small construction materials. Works great for golf gear also.

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  Nice truck! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By pop123 - May 30 - 9:50 pm

  I love my mountaineer if you decide to purchase one always get the premier model its well worth it! V8 engine and security group, leather! The only thing is the gas milage on the V8 but the V6 doesnt have enough power after leasing a 2002 model.

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  1 of the Sweetest out there for the $$ - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By KC in Brooklyn NY - February 13 - 10:40 pm

  This is our first American after years of leasing Volvo, Infiniti, and Lexus sedans. So we can compare reliability and service. 6K miles in 3 months and we love it!! We gave up the heated steering wheel,heated r/seats & 3rd row aux. air. But in return a DVD(=happy kids), tons of cash left over when compared to imports, and an SUV that does not get lost in a sea of Explorers in the parking lot. The fuel gauge went the 2nd week, and the A/C air compressor "chirps" every once in a while.(happened in my friends 03) Dan over in the service dept. really takes care of his customers. All I can say to the import companies is: You can keep your Cappucino and Biscotti! In the end I paid for IT!!

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  OK, could be better - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By nvs - December 22 - 8:33 am

  Overall its been OK but the build quality could be better and only has 42k. So far we have had to replace the tires 3 times can’t buy just one its AWD. Wheels are going bad from rust/corrosion and the chrome is peeling. Been in shop two times in 6 months for wheel bearings. CD changer ate the disks and they won’t come out. Don’t get me wrong, I like it. The power is great. With the 5 speed and the V8 on the freeway it gets 20 mpg or more but around town it’s like 15 or less.

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  Fun on the road - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Bentley - December 7 - 10:23 am

  We just traded in a Mercury Grand Marquis in April, 2004. I like the Mountainer for the reliability and the safety. I like sitting up higher when driving than you would if driving a car. One feature I feel they could improve on would be the locations of the switches for adjustments of front seats. Why not put them on doors like the Marquis do? Plus there could be more head room in the front seat area. I have noticed taller people close to top interior. Overall I have enjoyed the Mountaineer and it is likely we will keep this one for a few years.