Overview & Reviews
Mountaineer is uprated with new Premier and Monterey trim packages, which include tan leather upholstery, special paint, upgraded alloy wheels and wood grain dash trim.
- Powerful V6 and V8 engines, good selection of features, four-wheel-drive versatility.
- Few differences between Mountaineer and Ford Explorer, poor fuel economy with V8 engine.
User Reviews:
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One of many fans of this car - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By ajs - June 2 - 11:23 pmI learned from the dealer the 1999 to 2001 were the best built in this series and they have a strong following. I have found that out by talking to other owners. The Mountaineer is the top of the line. The V-8 engine is strong, transmission strong, solid body, has a truck feel (it is a Ranger w/ SUV body). With Zaino polish the paint shines great and people are amaised it is 10 years old. This car is a solid performer, a great winter car. If I keep the rpms under 2,000 on the interstate, Ill get 20.5 to 21.5 mpg. For good gas mileage drive with a soft foot on the accelerator. Fine a good one and keep it.
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Best Ride Ever - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By TreeHug - June 6 - 12:26 amThis is my most favorite vehicle I have ever owned. I enjoy the stylist leather interior, the beautiful dash and the cargo space. I often time have to haul items for work and it makes it so easy to get things in and out. Being a V-6 the good gas milage for this size of vehicle is wonderful. It was great having 4- wheel drive this winter. I live on a - dead-end gravel road that lacks snow removal and my Mountaineer got me through what ever snow. I am having problems with the radio display.
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Impressive - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By CMD7968 - April 26 - 10:00 amThis is my first SUV.I cant believe I waited this long. There is so much more room than a sedane.I heard prior to purchasing that riding in a SUV was like riding a dirt bike. I totally disagree. The mountaineer is a smooth ride other than the occasional divet in road or rail road tracks.The factory stereo system is awesome.No need to install additional speakers etc. The gas mileage is Okay but I have always drove a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder car, so this being 8-cylinder of course uses more gas.Love the extra vents for air w/ controls in the back seat.The only thing I dont like is when my husband makes me drive his car!
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130,000 miles and still going strong - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By Stephanie - February 24 - 2:50 amI purchased my Mountaineer three years ago. It now has 130,000 miles on it! I have not had any problems at all. I love the options this vehicle has at the affordable price. After driving a Chevy previously, I was a little apprehensive about buying a Ford. I found it to be just as reliable, if not more than my Chevy. Sadly, I am trading it in due to the gas mileage. I wish I did not have to commute 30 miles one way to work, or I would keep this precious gem. I would advise anyone to buy a Mountaineer!
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GREAT SUV - GAS MILEAGE YUCK - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By BLUESMAN - November 8 - 2:00 amLOVE THIS SUV. CAN HAUL ANYTHING THAT CAN FIT INSIDE. BACK SEAT COMFORT FOR LONG TRIP IS SENSATIONAL WITH QUALITY LEATHER AND CUSIONING. INTERIOR DASH AND PANEL LAY OUT GREAT AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS CONVENIENT AND WORK WELL. COULD USE MORE CUP HOLDERS WHICH THEY DID NOT ADD IN THE 2003 REFRESH. WE LOOKED A MANY NEW SUVS AND CANT FIND ANYTHING WORTH SPENDING MORE MONEY ON.
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Love it much! - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By LibbyTFerguson - October 23 - 10:00 amI actually love the "bumpy" truck ride of my 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. I will be so bummed out when I need a new one and have to settle for the smoother ride. But, I dont know if I will ever buy another type of vehicle EVER again. It is my favorite of all time and I was one of those girls in the late 80s early 90s who had a Chrysler LeBaron convertable. Mine was even manual turbo transmission with cruise control! My dealer keeps sending me notices saying "We want your 2000 Mountaineer, its in demand!" I know its a ploy to get me to buy a new car, but I agree with anyone who would steal it from me. What a TRUCK! XXXOOO to whoever designed it.
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Looks like new in 2004! - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By Lucky in Texas - February 20 - 2:00 amI cant tell you how much I have loved this car! At first I was a bit apprehensive about upgrading to an SUV from a 93 Saturn SL. Once again I was one of the few that was able to get a 2000 with a V6. Condsidering all things the gas mileage is great! Only problems I have is the radio display has gone out (a common problm in Ford products I hear) and the sensors for the Transmission are causing it to miss a little bit. Other than that I cant tell you enough good things about it!
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Love My Mountaineer White/LtGrey - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By Helene M - October 13 - 10:00 amLove My Truck.....rides great have 29,000 miles, never had a problem with her. She is quick n very comfortable, n she is very pretty,gas mileage is ok ,but its an 8 cyl!! Love it so much I released it 4 another 6 months!!
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Upscale Explorer - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By Rob78 - October 7 - 10:00 amAfter my wife totaled our Contour, it was time buy a SUV. We looked at the Explorers for the longest time. We couldnt find the right Eplorer without the ugly brown interior, so we started looking at Mountaineers. This is the one of the classiest looking SUVs on the road. Get all-wheel- drive!!! If you cant, get the limited- slip diff.
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Mercury Mountaineer - 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
By PatMColl - April 6 - 10:00 amGreat vehicle. I live in the mountains and the all wheel drive is great. Excellent for carrying "stuff"! Good height for me to get in and get out of the car without struggling to get up and out!
