Overview & Reviews

The Mountaineer comes in three different versions for 2003: Convenience, Luxury and Premier. Mercury has added standard equipment this year, including security approach lamps, automatic headlamps, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, heated exterior mirrors and power-adjustable pedals. Luxury models receive color-keyed running boards and an Audiophile sound system as standard, and Premier adds to that a power sunroof and a Security Group that includes a Safety Canopy system of head airbags and rollover protection sensors bundled with a reverse-sensing system. Inside, Mountaineers get new trim for the doors and dash, a three-point seatbelt for the center of the second-row bench and an easy entry/exit system for the third-row seat. Luxury and Premier models can be outfitted with a new DVD entertainment system for the rear seats and a tire pressure monitoring system. A leather-upholstered center console cover is added and leather is a no-charge option for Luxury and Premier models.

• Independent rear suspension, comfortable seating for up to seven, strong powertrains, available rollover protection system, DVD entertainment system.

User Reviews:

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  A Very Good SUV - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By JFK - November 22 - 2:00 am

  The Mountaineer is an excellent vehicle. Its just the right size and gets decent gas milage with the V6. The deals that are being offered are great too. I would rate it just as good as the imports without dealing with the arrogant imports dealers.

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  Best, safest, ride ever! - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By TCS7777 - October 16 - 10:00 am

  The coupling of a V-8 with a great shifting automatic, equates to sheer power! Besides the Performance, there is safety, that goes way beyond dual air bags. With Side curtin protection and great view of the road, I feel safer in this vehicle than any I have ever owned! I would put this Mountaineer against any vehicle on the road today!

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  My 3 Mountaineers - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By MaryJ - October 16 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd Mountaineer, i started leasing them in 96 when the 97 first was available, i will be leasing my 4th very soon, this is the best sport utility, with class, comfort, sporty, luxury and very safe and dependable. I am very pleased with this SUV and the dealership i lease from. If you want comfort, reliability, and style this is the sport utility for you, I cant wait to be in my 4th one, they just keep getting better!

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  Surprised, really won me - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By axeman - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Very simply, when my wife said she had been car shopping and selected the Mountaineer, I thought she was joking. She wasnt and this vehicle has performed wonderfully. We like the style design and comfort. Of the many different brands test driven, this has the best and most quiet ride of those in its class.

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  It will make you feel good - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Mlavender - July 23 - 10:00 am

  Poor Gas Milage. Great everything else. No matter what, get running boards. It looks horrible without running boards.

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  Shapest Looking mid-sized SUV hands down - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By californiahub - March 22 - 10:00 am

  I was looking for a mid-size SUV with a fold-flat third seat. My brother-in- law had one for 18 mos and raved about it, and mentioned he had no problems with his - a good endorsement from a serious car buff. COMPETITORS/WHAT ELSE I LOOK AT: The GMC Envoy XL was too long and looked to goofy from the back, the MDX was just too expensive (another $200/month) ,and the Pilot was slightly too big, a little more expensive($100/mo), the front styling butt-ugly (a porpoise nose), the vision was poor and the feel from the driver seat seems like I was driving a huge cave around, and the 3rd seat is an absolute joke.

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  Happy with my Mountaineer - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By yankee down south - January 21 - 2:00 am

  Just got my Mountaineer two weeks ago. $23,100 w/16K miles. We love it. 13.8 mpg so far - but all local driving w/a V8.

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  Love it - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Kimb030 - September 21 - 10:00 am

  I dont urn for any other SUV! This thing handles wonderfully - so much better than my old Mountaineer. It can turn on a dime - much better than many cars. Ive never had a problem with either of my Mountaineers - reliable, reliable! Love the 3rd row seat - tons of room!

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  WE FINALLY PICKED A WINNER - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By LINDSAY-ROSES DAD - September 21 - 10:00 am

  WE ORIGINALLY PICKED A NISSAN QUEST WHICH WAS NICE BUT IT SPENT MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN IN OUR DRIVE WAY. THE MOUNTAINEER WAS OUR NEXT CHOICE AND WE HIT THE JACKPOT. WE LOVE THE WAY IT RIDES AT ALL SPEEDS. THE OPTIONS ARE SUPERB. WE WISHED WE COULD HAVE GOTTEN 2-TONED PAINT WITH THE PREMIER PACKAGE, NOT A BIG SACRIFICE. 78MPH GOT US 17.5 MPG, NOY BAD WITH THE V-8 AWD MODEL. WE TRIED THE 6 CYLINDER AND DROVE IT 200 FEET AND RETURNED IT, THE V-8 IS A MUST!!. WITH A TON OF MONEY BACK FROM THE FACTORY AND A GREAT DEAL FROM THE DEALERSHIP, WE GRABBED A 38900 FOR 30500. WE OWN A USED CAR LOT AND IT IS A "SIN" TO BUY NEW, NOT ANY MORE!!

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  Mountaineer - Great SUV - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By angelbaby - September 21 - 10:00 am

  Love this SUV! We took a long trip with the truck and were very comfortable. The ride was smooth. THe Dual climate control is great. When we folded the third row for the luggage, we were surprised at the amount of storage space we had. We highly recommend this vehicle to all.