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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  Nice Looking Nightmare - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Angela - February 28 - 7:20 am

  In looks and comfort, this is a great vehicle. Repairs have been plenty. Had all 4 wheel bearings replaced at 80k miles, then front differential, rear differential seals, driveshaft and transfer case all replaced at 90k miles. At 107k miles, it is back in the shop for new front differential and transfer case. This truck is a money pit and will be used in helping me to buy my new Toyota. It is comfortable though but that doesnt help me if I cant drive it anywhere.

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  Mercury Mountaineer: Great SUV - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Kevin Mountain - December 30 - 10:00 am

  Great SUV. Smooth handling, superior performance, little noise in cabin, only complaint is poor fuel economy relative to other SUVs. Feels solid on the road and very comfortable.

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  Bortz Review - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Bortz - December 5 - 2:00 am

  I was pleasantly surprised as to the ride, comfort and feel! I especially like all the special features that come standard with the Mountaineer! Most of all I am very surprised how quick this SUV is... Very impressed with its accerleration. My disappointments thus far are with the poor gas mileage and with all the rattles the interier has. The workmanship is not as good as I had hoped. Overall, I am very happy with this SUV.

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  AWD Transmission leak? - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By emil schmultz - November 29 - 10:00 am

  Great vehicle, new rear suspension handles well, have had occasion to seat 6 or 7 passengers, all comfortable. Plenty of space for cargo, and we traded a T&C, but still satisfied. This is the wifes car, who really appreciates the height & forward view. Her favorite features are the back-up alarm and heated leather seats. Im happy she liked a real truck, not a blown up wagon. Plenty of towing iron beautifully hidden behind rear bumper.

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  Transmission problems - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By krose - November 21 - 12:43 pm

  We have 2 and they are nothing but trouble. Transmission on both clunked so bad you had to look in the mirror to see if there were parts on the road. Dealer said it was computer calibration, but that did not totally fix the problem. Not the dealers fault, they received no technical bulletins from Mercury. Also we dislike the third row seat. Only small children could fit there. The seat doesnt fold down flat and should be optional.

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  02 Mountaineer nicely re-designed - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By MarkR - August 16 - 10:00 am

  Ive only driven my Mountaineer about 4,000 miles so far. Design wise its a heck of a lot better vehicle than my old 94 Explorer. The more I look at the outside, the more pretentious it strikes me. Still... Ive received alot of compliments on its looks. It handles great and has alot of those handy little storage spaces. I was a little nervous about going from 4WD to AWD but the thing was great in the snows of Vermont. It does occasionally knock slightly on regular gas but it seems like a good strong engine for a 6 cylinder. Overall Im very happy with it.

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  great veh. except beware - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By boogieman - July 29 - 2:00 am

  everything is perfect except the starter motor. at 60,000 i have had to replace the starter motor twice.

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  headache in disguise - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Terrell.le - June 2 - 3:00 pm

  i bought my 2002 mercury mountaineer used in January of 2009, Truck did good for 2 hours then the both the front wheel bearings went. Shortly after the dealership fixed this problems i was back in the shop again. The power steering pump went along with the rack and pinion. I have only purchased the mountaineer 2 weeks prior. I made it another month until the transmission blew out on my on the expressway. Took the dealership 10 days to rebuild my new transmission and it still shifts kinda funny. Now 5 months later and the front differential is beginning to go, thanks god for extended warranties! Word of advise for anyone buying this model, DONT! Save yourself the trouble!

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  Mountaineer is Solid - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By M. Fitzgerald - May 21 - 5:30 am

  Solid vehicle through and through. This has been everything and more that I could have wanted in an SUV. You MUST have a V8 though.

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  surpirsed - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By driver3 - May 4 - 2:00 am

  didnt expect to like this vehicle as much as i do, coming from an older bmw 735i. however, its the same size and width as the car, has lots of V-8 power and drives tight. substantial looking and stylish at the same time, the interior trim looks great. drove the explorer too, but the mountaineer edged out the explorer in every department.