Overview & Reviews
Mercury has overhauled their Mountaineer for model-year 2002 in an attempt to make it more car-like than ever before. Among the improvements are a 2.5-inch wider stance for improved handling and roominess, a new independent rear suspension that improves ride and handling, while at the same time accommodating a standard third row of seats, larger door openings with a lower step-in height, standard six-way power adjustable driver's seat and optional power adjustable pedals. With this year's redesign, Mercury is trying to further differentiate the Mountaineer from its look-alike cousin the Ford Explorer.
- Third-row seating, independent rear suspension, powerful engines, wide selection of convenience features, attractive new design inside and out.
- No Control Trac 4WD option, poor fuel economy with V8, unnecessary taillight protectors come standard.
User Reviews:
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This car saved my life - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By anned1993 - March 30 - 8:05 amBought this car in 2002, my mother drove it for about 5-6 years and then she gave it to me (19 year old daughter) when I became old enough to drive. Shared it with my siblings on and off for two years. drove it everywhere, had about 110000 miles on it. Boyfriend was driving the car after a long day of hiking, I was in the passenger seat. He dosed off and swerved across the lane hit a fire hydrant that tore off the wheel and then hit a pole that sent us upside down. Airbags deployed on impact and we were wearing our seatbelts. We both walked away from the accident with 2 stitches each. If & when accidents do happen, you want a car that will keep you safe. I thank god for this car.
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Was nice - not now! - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By Cindy L. - March 11 - 7:33 amLooked for 2 years until we decided on the Mountaineer. Really liked it, took it on many long vacations, very comfortable to ride in and drive for hours on end. Now at 110,000 miles, its all over. Trans is difficult to get back into park, wheel bearings shot, running boards cracked, back hatch cracked right down the middle. I can only afford to drive this thing when absolutely necessary. Went out and bought a $1500 beater to get around in. Ford does not stand behind their product. Too many complaints out there about bad transmissions and bad wheel bearings. Ford should recall and fix these continual problems before someone gets killed.
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Transmission is Terrible! - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By sucker - November 22 - 2:53 amI love this SUVs design and ride. I HATE THE TRANSMISSION! Ive had it in the shop numerous times with transmission issues - bad sensors, replaced parts, etc etc. Now it shudders when shifting into overdrive and has started to shift hard when in first gear or going into reverse. Guess what? Just told by delearship that I need a new transmission! Ive had 3 Fords/Mercurys over the years and 3 Fords/Mercurys with transmission problems. I wont be a buy of theirs again. FIX YOUR PROBLEM FORD!!!
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2002, 4.6L V8 AWD model - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By av8r1x - September 19 - 11:52 am217,000 + miles and still going strong! original engine, original transmission. However, I get regular oil changes, change the air filter regularly, clean the engine once in a while, etc...my only complaints are 1) the engineers who designed this vehicle did not put a governor on the accelerator, and sometimes when you take your foot off and coast, the gears shift down with a "thunk," instead of gradually, but this doesnt do any harm to the tranny, and 2) i had problems early-on with the vent system in the rear (3rd row seats). it makes a clicking noise sometimes, like the fan motor isnt working.
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pos mountineer - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By T. BENKE - August 6 - 10:00 amthe trans has been almost fixed 11 times in a year and a half and is still messed up . it wount go into gear in a.m. and third gear, or fourth gear comes and goes as it pleases. very dissatisfied with drivetrain overall!!!!!!!
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Gas Hog - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By Jacko - July 30 - 10:00 amFords powertrains are much inferior to GM. I would have bought the Encore with a better powertrain and fuel economy except for the features. I like to have the 3rd row seat without the half mile extension on the GM SUVs. However, this truck can pull my boat without any issues. Overall I like it better than GM. I just wish it got better fuel economy.
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Nice vehicle for the money - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By Brooks Gardner - June 8 - 8:50 pmMy wife and I love our 2002 Mountaineer. We also have a 1998 that is still in excellent condition. V8 in both with most extras on both. The 2002 has everything you would ever want. 2002 has great power and very smooth and quite ride. I only get to drive it when my wife is off work that day.
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my review - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By Alex - May 16 - 1:16 ami like it. it runs good and had plenty of room. folding 3rd row seat is great. fuel mileage isnt the best in town.
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runs long, dies HARD - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By drivenitall80 - May 2 - 5:14 amIt was a pretty good truck. bought it for my girl when her taurus died, had around 80,000 when we got it, we drove it hard, off roading, 90 down the highway, it lived through everything, we got an 08 explorer xlt to replace it cause it had 254000 and was falling apart BIG TIME. i dont know what was worse, the engine ticking, whining aslound as it could, leaking different fliuds, stalling, not starting. it totally startedto fall apart, wegave it to my daughter when she got her license, she drove it for about 2 weeks and the engine took a s****.
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If shes happy, I am REALLY happy! - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
By RWB - January 27 - 10:00 amMy wife is a glass half full kind of person. Dont get me wrong, I love her to pieces but, trying to please her can be a challenge. In 10 years of marriage I can count the things that she is completely satisfied with on one hand. Her new Mountaineer is one of them. She is a deposition court reporter, and drives to different destinations every day. She now feels safe and comfortable and is very, very happy. Needless to say, I am estatic!
