Overview & Reviews

Second-row bucket seats are available on Luxury and Premier models; a tire-pressure monitoring system is now standard on these models. The Advance Trac stability control system is a late-availability option on two-wheel-drive Mountaineers. The upgraded Audiophile sound system with in-dash CD changer is optional on Luxury models, while Convenience models no longer offer a cassette player. Finally, power-adjustable pedals are a new option on the Convenience model.

• 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 highline models, poor fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  Crazy about a Mercury - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By TomK. - August 4 - 2:00 am

  We have owned a series of Ford SUVs (96,99,02)and this new 04 Mountaineer is the most comfortable, smoothest riding one yet. Very pleased with the performance and mileage to date, and the deal from L-M was to our liking.The upgrade to leather seating and a few other small touches are a nice part of the Mercury package. Edmunds TMV was very helpful!

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  Great SUV! - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By oscar173 - July 25 - 10:00 am

  I spent over a year driving and testing SUVs and finally decided on the Mountaineer. A geat decision! Its great to drive and comfortable for seven, although a bit of a climb to the back seat. After a month I enjoy as much as the first day.

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  Got Pounded! - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jose - July 23 - 2:36 pm

  Bought this SUV and within three months the battery died, this made passive alarm go off. After 3 DAYS and $300 the dealership finally made time to rekey it and get it started! 23 months later the tranny goes out with a minimum price of $2,400! Wish I would have saw these reviews sooner.In this economy who can afford to take this kinda loss? Yet after reading all these reviews, I cant afford to keep this thing without a government bailout. Im going to take a loss and by me a Honda.

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  Mercury Money Pit - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By SD - July 11 - 3:36 pm

  I love the look of this car but it has been nothing but a nightmare. I had to replace the solenoid in the transmission at 38,000 miles. Apparently if your tires are the same size but have diff amount of tire life left to them it can total out your entire car. I got two new tires put on and because the circumfrance was different between the to sets it caused my rear differential and transfer case to go out. The estimated repairs from the Ford dealership is at 10k! My car is only worth 9k with 63,000 miles on it and its fully loaded. This has been a total nightmare. do not purchase a Mountaineer.

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  Impressed - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By hollowman186 - June 18 - 10:00 am

  I recenty upgraded from the 2003 to the 2004. Although the differences are subtle, they are quite enjoyable. The feel of the 04 is great, handles like a champ. I am used to driving Ford F- 150 and 250, and evertime I get in this thing it floors me with its size/performance. Holds a turn, pushes you into the seat, and keeps you beggig for more. I love it, and I am sure I will continue to.

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  Nicest SUV - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By sable2001 - May 11 - 2:00 am

  This is by far the nicest vehicle Ive owned. Its large enough to haul around all the things (display stands, wood beams, etc) and yet when Im not hauling something, it drives smoothly over bumps and quietly as well like a luxury vehicle (which it is).

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  Styling Ride & Great Value - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Luke Duke - April 30 - 10:00 am

  The Montaineer offers simple elegance in a hearty frame and body construction. It might not handle as softly as a hybrid SUV but then again many of those those vehicles are merely sedans-like undercarriages with a faux SUV looks.

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  Mountaineer is Supreme - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By mdc - April 30 - 10:00 am

  Smooth to handle -- surprise because of its size. Gives an overall easy and smooth ride!

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  Rear End Defect - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Seastar - March 24 - 2:00 am

  With only 2300 miles on my top of the line Mountaineer, that new car feeling disappeared when the rear end developed a vibration during low speed turns. The dealer determined that the rear differential had a manufacturing defect and the entire rear end was dissasembled and overhauled. The 2- month old truck was out of service for 6 days. Were a little nervous about future problems, but otherwise we enjoy the many features, the good looks and the roominess of our Mountaineer.

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  2004 Mercury Mountaineer - 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Hammonds - March 21 - 10:53 am

  A must have in economic SUV that offer style and comfort and power