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

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

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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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  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.