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:

Showing 11 through 20 of 51.00

• 

  Best SUV on the market - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By BEST Small SUV - October 23 - 5:53 am

  Outstanding SUV. Great to drive and I do lots of it. This SUV has been on cross country trips, local trips, and long trips. I have towed trailers, boats, and jet skies and it performs well. With the onboard computers you dont need to worry about traction, skids, reversing, mirrors, speed, moving the seats, you can focus on driving. Passengers are well entertained with the surround sound DVD player. It does it all for you so you can focus on driving. This has been a dream car, better than any car I have ever owned, even my 7 series BMW. 80K miles and only routine maintenance. It is as strong as when I got it. Perfect choice for anyone needing a small SUV, its the whole families first choice

• 

  Never Want to Drive a CAR - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jerry Riley - August 12 - 5:50 am

  I Love this truck. We go the DVD package and our little girl will ride forever without interruption I believe that is a selling point in its own, all the kids want to ride with us because of the TV and headphones, you can still listen to your channel and they can still watch TV without interruption. But the truck itself is AWESOME I will never own another CAR at all. The gas prices may stink now but they will go down and I will still have my GREAT truck

• 

  No.3 - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Carl T - May 20 - 6:16 pm

  Nice ride in bad weather is a plus.This is the 3rd mountaineer I have owned the previous 2 have given me many miles of fun. This years model is by far the best of the bunch.

• 

  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!!!!!!!!!!!

• 

  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

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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!