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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  Pretty Good a 140k - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Viper Guy - November 23 - 10:20 pm

  Yes, Ive had problems, but overall its been good. The transmission was an issue, as is common. Mine went out at around 60k miles. The bill was about $2k, but Ford covered all but $500 and gave me extended coverage of the entire drive train to 100k miles. Okay, so my rear axle started leaking and i had to repair the clutches and bearings just recently. Also, I had to replace the front bearings last year. At over 100k miles, Im not sure what people expect. It doesnt bother me that those problems came up at that point. I also had a couple of oil leaks. The paint is still in great shape, as well as the interior, the AC is cold as ever, engine runs great. It looks as good as new SUVs.

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  2002 mountaineer - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Texasbanker - October 19 - 3:53 am

  Luv ride and secure fell of car but have had continual prob with rear A/C system. same part breaking 4 times in 6 years. Ford said nothing they could do. Trans acts strange at times but has not quit on me yet.

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  repairs - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Twice bitten - September 18 - 12:50 pm

  I love the way this vehicle drives, I love the way it handles and the comfort. However, I hate the repair cost! Ive had small transmission problems starting at 41k. At 77k , I spent 1400 in repairs. Today, I forked over $2100 for a new transmission at 106k miles. If thats not painful enough, the differential (sp?) was also shot! My repair fellow said he sees this on the Explorer and Mountaineers- Ive never heard of those going bad? After $1100 for that, I can promise you that I wont be a repeat purchaser of a Ford product. I had a Windstar prior to the Mountaineer. My trans went out at 38k on that and was going out again at 110k when I got rid of it for the SUV.

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  AWD - Awesome Worldbeater Drive - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By GeorgeT - May 13 - 10:00 am

  I wanted a 7 seater that could pull my 3000lb boat. I got the V8 with side curtain air bags and tow package, white pearlescent with tan interior.Everybody thinks it looks great. It is still not broken in but I am already getting 14 mpg around town and I have a heavy foot.The rear seat has lots of room and it is easy to enter .The transmission shifts beautifully and the V8 has lots of power.

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  Newbee - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Frank - April 16 - 10:56 pm

  We bought this and a week 1/2 later the transmission warning was on, cost us 1500 and 4 trips to fix the issue. The car is a slug in 70 degree wheather and inconsistant with its performance. Some times it flys Odd. I love the way it looks and handles in inclement wheather but we need more power in that big V6 or a turbo diesel

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  Great SUV to own - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By ajktopdawg - March 30 - 1:26 pm

  I have owned my 02 Mountaineer for 2 years. Traded into it from a 96 BMW 328i convertable. Granted, its not a BMW with as speed or open air, but makes up for many other options. The only issue I had was an alarm sensor went bad a 50k miles and that cost me $120 at the dealer to fix. 20 mpg on the hwy at 75 mpg is as good as you get with 5 speed automatic. Front seat is hard and can hurt sitting too long. Plenty of HP and get up and go, quicker than my wifes 3.8 Mustang and thats an 03!

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  Sweet & Sour - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By LMO - March 30 - 2:00 am

  I bought this vehicle new and maintained it. At 38,000 miles the transmission needed to be replaced. Unacceptable. After threatening to protest at the dealer, they discounted the cost. 50,000 miles later, that one went too. Ford couldnt care less. This in my opinion is not normal. Even the dealer service agreed and they were equally frustrated with Ford HQ. I really had no other complaints besides the disappointing gas mileage however, like Ive read in other reviews, Ive lost my faith with American cars especially Ford. Im afraid to chance it. With 130,000 miles being on the 3rd tranny, its time to start looking.While I still cant really find anything I like as much, Ill skip Ford.

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  What was I thinking - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By WHAT WAS I THINKING - February 28 - 1:33 pm

  I just bought this truck in May of 2007 with less than 50k on it have 80k+ on it now and I have already had to replace the bearings and now the front differential. My mechanic says it is because the all time awd is not good on the highway vehicles are not made to be in 4 wheel at such high speeds. The transmission is now slipping. And I still owe $9000 on it. Do not buy this truck you will regret it. I bought myself a beater as it is much cheaper to fix than the problems with this truck meanwhile I own a 13,000 dollar paperweight!

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  Best vehicle ever owned - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By BKB - February 8 - 10:00 am

  With 54K miles absolutely no problems with anything. Original tires still holding out great. Love the third seat and numerous available options. We bought the 6 cylinder and with current gas prices it turns out to be the best better choice ( V8 engine only provides about 15 more hp).

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  I love my mountaineer - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Cheryl Huff - December 18 - 5:13 pm

  I have driven a truck for almost 20 years and just love this suv. I wasnt really looking for an suv, but when I was looking at trucks saw this mountaineer and liked the looks. It gets good gas mileage. Looks great! Goes through snow or mud and handles on ice. The only problem Ive had was when I got so much mud on it that it clogged the windshield washer and the mud got in the door latch.