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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  Transfer case problems - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Brian - November 4 - 8:23 am

  Nice looking vehicle and drives well for an SUV, however body of vehicle is lacking quality. Mechanically our new vehicle needs a new transfer case and has been leaking transmission fluid like crazy. Also, the roof of the vehicle has many welding defects.

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  Excellent Mountaineer! Best One YET! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By pop123 - October 25 - 11:46 pm

  Yes this mountaineer is the best one yet out of the 4 i have leased already! Out of all my mountaineers there hasent been any problems whatsoever! if decide to get one get the "PREMIER MODEL" its well worth it!

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  LOVE IT!!!!! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By DEBBY EGOLF - October 5 - 3:30 am

  IVE HAD MINE FOR 2 YEARS AND PICKED IT OVER THE EXPEDITION - GLAD I DID. I WILL TRADE FOR A NEW ONE IF THIS ONE EVER WEARS OUT. BEST CAR IVE HAD IN 35 YEARS!

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  Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 L - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Vince Trolla - September 10 - 11:06 am

  This SUV has a comfortable ride. Its almost as comforting as Fords full size sedans. Controls on the dashboard could be a little better and they should add a power lumbar seat on the passenger side. An LCD weather temperature gauge should be added on the dashboard. When compared to other SUVs its handling characteristics are excellent.

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  My 2004 not a 2005 - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Frank Supiot - July 12 - 8:53 am

  Really the only complaint I have is with the fuel economy which doesnt quite reach 20 mpg. Last summer we went through the N/W USA to the Seattle area & returned through Northern Canada. This trip was for 7,776.7 miles and we averaged over 22.5 mpg. This vehicle is serving us well. We have less than 2 years remaining on the lease. Since all of our long vacations are history, we may go back to a Lincoln Town Car. Time will tell!

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  Under rated 7-passenger SUV - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jerome Rich - June 18 - 10:43 pm

  A trouble-free SUV that does everything well. My only complaint are the cheap leather seats.

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  Got for a good price. So far so good! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By JackMaddy - October 17 - 12:00 pm

  Picked a Red Convenience up with all the bells and wistles. There are a few feature missing like rear motion detector and heated seats and DVD..but for the 24K i picked this AWD up for we love it. The 3rd row is not very practical..but we kinda knew that..it more of a nice option just incase you need to seat more people. Once in the 3rd row...its not too bad even for adults.it just getting back there that is the issue. However I think this is the case with most mid-sized SUVs. The mileage is not great..but cmon its an SUV what do you expect ;) I really love this car and glad we went with this instead of a Lame Toyota Sienna. Highly recommended..8.8 outta 10.

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  You get what you pay for - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Louis - July 2 - 6:00 am

  Great all around visibility. Smooth ride at all speeds. Mileage is mid-range but true to advertised mpg. Controls are easy to reach while maintaining attention to the road. Previously owned 2002 Explorer and this has a smoother ride.

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  Good SUV for more room, but bad MPGs - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Manuel J Mathew Jr - June 29 - 7:23 am

  We bought this vehicle primarily for our budding family. It has been to FL twice from VA, and has performed in the mountainous dirt roads of AR as well. It is a good SUV all around, and hasnt let us down as yet. This is not an SUV to buy if you are interested in great gas mileage however. We had some problems with the clear coat, but were rectified by the dealer, that is all.

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  Mountaineer - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Tommy - May 3 - 6:23 am

  Excellent handling SUV. Quality interior, great sounding stereo system, a pleasure to drive.