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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  Solid - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Chris - April 28 - 11:13 am

  Was looking for a 7 seater explorer of that age, stumbled upon the prettier sister vehicle at a dealership. Ours has been a solid, comfortable, trouble free vehicle. Looks nice, too. 22-23 mpg highway; decent for a heavy vehicle. Unfortunately I have had to have the rear bumper repainted twice; once was my fault (garage incident) and another parking lot incident. Goes like a tank in the snow (AWD). The downside to having such a nice SUV is that you cant really do the "utility" thing like you mean it. But at least it has more cajones than a minivan.

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  jasmin Review - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jasmin2002 - April 1 - 10:00 am

  The only problems I can report are 1. Transmission clunks into gear 2. When very very cold the heater doesnt come on for some time (i.e. 10 to 15 minutes)

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  Great Car Terrible Dealership - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Bobby Baddeal - December 10 - 2:00 am

  The overall look and performance is top notch. Premier package has everything that Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, and Acura have at a fraction of the price. Add rear seat entertainment system and you have a vehicle the whole family will enjoy.

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  Nearing End of 1st Year - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Roosterman - April 24 - 10:00 am

  Overall, I like the Mountaineer better than its cousin the Explorer. Its a shame, though, that Fords cost accountants seem to be "driving" the quality of Fords products down because of cheap materials. This is a well- designed vehicle that could be alot better if the quality was higher. I dont think Ford is capable any longer of delivering a vehicle anywhere close to the quality of the Toyotas and Hondas. I checked the resale value on this vehicle recently and was amazed at how it had plunged, far greater than normal first year depreciation which, for most American vehicles, is pretty lousy anyway.

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  Best Value on the Market - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Mr. Q Inc. - April 6 - 2:00 am

  I originally considered the Aviator, Envoy XL, and Sequoia. After driving the Mountaineer, I could not figure why I should pay at least $5,000 more for the others. Outstanding handling and the V8 engine had more than enough power. So comfortable I look forward to coming back to it. I dont notice road bumps that I use to, but yet very sturdy when it hits a big bump. Was more quiet than the Aviator, more powerful than both the Envoy & Sequoia, as comfortable as the Envoy, and way less expensive than all the above. I drive 120 miles/ day, and enjoy every one of them in this vehicle. The children love the room in the back as well.

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  Mercury Mountaineer - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By LJT - March 7 - 10:00 am

  Just bought the car and so far love it.. put almost 2000 miles on it the first week on a trip. Traveled with 3 other passengers and we all felt comfy. Third row seating is a plus for those times I need to pack more kids in, but dont put a big adult back there. Hidden storage in second row seating was nice discovery. As a former mini van mama, I find this car easy to get into with the running boards and easy to drive.

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  Love It !!!! - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By mckerchie23 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  It is a graet SUV. Many people compare it to the explorer, I had an explorer before my Mountaineer and the Mountaineer hands on is ten time better than the explorer and well worth the extra money

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  So far so good - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Joehlers - September 5 - 2:00 am

  My last two cars were a Mercedez Benz E320 and an Audi A6, so obviously there is no comparison with the ride. However, I really like driving up higher, and the vehicle gives me a safer comfort level. This is a classy SUV at a reasonable price. And, Im sure I will appreciate the AWD in the winter.

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  great value - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By spartanfans - September 5 - 2:00 am

  shopped them all, felt this was best value-awd, dvd, 3 row seats.. we have the premiere edition and it offered the most features and still priced out at a strong value..4.6 v8 offers lots of

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  Great SUV - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By J. Baird - August 11 - 2:00 am

  As Suvs go, this is a great one -- came to this from owning a jeep SUV. Our other car is an E class Mercedes, but we didnt like their SUV. The V-8 Mountaineer gives a smooth ride (for an SUV) with fine poweer when you need it. Great in deep snow. Interior is very comfortable and roomy. MPG could be improved with a more modern engine design, but the tradeoff is that this uses low grade (not super) fuel, so the cost per mile isnt that staggering.