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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  I wish I bought a Toyota instead - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Dai Nguyen - March 29 - 6:33 am

  Ive owned several import cars in the past (Honda and Toyota) and a friend talked me into this "mistake". needless to say were no longer friends anymore. This has been the single worst automobile I have ever owned! I have owned it for 3 months now and only been able for drive it for approximatly 3 1? 2 weeks. My fuel pump has gone out, the power window motors on both front door have been replaced, AND the transmission has blown up. Never..NEVER will I buy another domestic car as long as I live!

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  Love My Mountaineer - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Joe - January 9 - 6:03 am

  This is my second Mountaineer, I just traded in my 2000. The Convenience package with the special edition 17" Chrome rims is a real head turner. The V8 really has some kick to it, great off the line power and smooth overall output. For the price, this is an awesome SUV.

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  Best one yet! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By pop123 - September 9 - 6:30 pm

  this 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Premier is the best vehicle i had yet. Love the color "Silver Birch" in PREMIER, love the V8, Premier touches, Factory Remote Starter, everything else.

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  Mountie Rules!! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By levismith - June 13 - 5:56 am

  I absolutely love my Mountaineer. Beautiful, solid, great build quality. My V6 is very smooth and gets 23mpg on the highway. For the price, it is absolutely unbeatable!

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  cold feet - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By C - June 10 - 3:16 pm

  the only bad feature that I have found is that the air conditioning vents on the front floor do not turn off even though the controls indicate that they do. I asked the dealer about this and they told me that they contacted Ford and that this is normal. That there is no way to turn off the air comming out of the bottom vents. This is a problem for women that are wearing shorts with sandles on. It is to cold on their feet.

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  Ft. Myers - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Chip - May 29 - 11:36 pm

  It has been at the dealer 3 times for warranty work. The rearend went out at 12K miles. When you turn the steering wheel it makes a grinding noise, which the dealer says nothing is wrong. They cant fix it. I have owned Ford truck/SUVs for the past 10 years and never had any problems. My wife has had only Honda/Toyota products. I am going to sell it and put her back into either a Honda/Toyota product.

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  Enjoy the Ride - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Baby Girl - March 16 - 10:06 am

  This SUV is nice for 2 young children. The third row is great for your childrens friends and converts easily when its time to do household shopping.

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  Great SUV - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Deeanna - October 18 - 11:50 pm

  This SUV is wonderful on trips. Took a trip south and averaged 23.5 MPG highway. In town driving I get 18-19 MPG I have owned several SUVs, 1 Chevrolet Blazer and 2 Ford Explorers...this Mountaineer will dance circles around anyone of them. I am very satisfied with the performace and comfort of this SUV.

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  Check the roof before you buy it!! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Sue - September 28 - 11:13 am

  Nice size car for the money, however, we had a serious problem with the welding on the roof area. We could see weld marks all throughout the roof edging (inspect carefully your roof before buying!!!) Was told by the dealer this happened on several other of their cars!! Now is leaking transmission fluid-- What a piece of junk!

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  Great vehicle!!!! Great value! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Ryan - February 25 - 7:20 am

  I just picked up a premier silver birch mountaineer, great value, cheaper payments, not one problem yet!, this is my 4th mountaineer, not one problem with any of them, great dealer remote starter systems