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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  02 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By drewny - April 28 - 5:48 pm

  AVOID THIS VEHICLE... I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH 137,000 MILES ON IT. I PUT IN NEW BATTERY NEW HUBS , NEW WHEEL BEARINGS ,HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE CRUSE CONTROL SYSTEM AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, AFTER PUTTING 4 NEW TIRES ON IT , ALTENATOR GOES AND I NEED A 2ND NEW BATTERY. WHILE DRIVE N DOWN ROAD DOOR AJAR LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND INTERIOR LIGHT WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF DOOR AJAR LIGHT WOULD BEEP OVER AND OVER.. THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING I HAD REPLACED 4 MONTHS EARLIER STARTED TO GO AND THEN ONE WEEK AFTER GETTING TIRES THE TRANSMISSION WENT.. RUN FAR FROM THIS VEHICLE DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY LIKE I DID.. JUNK

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  2002 Merc Mount - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By jt_fl - March 28 - 7:06 pm

  This baby is a looker. Fub to drive with a very solid feel. Outstanding interior design. Have driven it 3000 miles without a shake, rattle, or roll( except for the slight vibration in the accelerator pedal around 30-40.)

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  A Real Let-Down - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By mfultz - March 17 - 2:10 pm

  I bought this 2002 Mountaineer in 2004 with about 37,000 miles. Initially, I was impressed with the car, especially the 3-row seat. About a year later on a trip from LA to San Francisco, I noticed an "clunking" in the transmission. We really do not drive the car except on long family outings because we have two other smaller, more economical cars. Now at 89,000 both the transmission and the rear axle have gone out. Trans cost $2600; rear end $600. Now I see people indicating there are suspension problems. I am terrified. This is not American! Ford has numerous complaints about trans. Problems. The American thing to do, Ford, would be to back your product! Shame, shame, shame!

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  Mercury Problems Ford Sucks - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jeffrey - March 15 - 7:03 am

  I have owed nothing but Fords, 12 to be exact. That ends NOW. I had a 1997 Taurus, it needed a new transmission at 39k miles, Ford was not going to cover it initially, then I screamed and yelled and they covered it. This Mercury had MAJOR electrical issues at 45k miles, Ford said too bad not covered. The dealer ended up covering it for me. Now, the transmission on the Merc is out at 49k miles. Junk Junk JUNK. No more Fords for me.

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  Luv it - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Wanda - March 7 - 10:46 pm

  I bought my car used when it was one year old, and have had outstanding service out of it. Would definitely buy another. I have a V6, which does everything I need it to do, whether it is driving 95 on the interstate or 20 in town. The sound system is great!!

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  Fantastic Vehicle!! - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By pop123 - January 2 - 10:00 am

  this mercury mountaineer is a great vehicle to drive.... great features, powerful engine...and luxury package is the best! Thanks MERCURY!

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  DONT BUY!!!!!! - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By TRICE - December 19 - 1:03 am

  Right now I am waiting for a buyback from Ford on my orginal mountaineer. I have to get another one from them. Issues: (1) transmission constantly skipping; feel transmission switching gears; (2) car has died on me 4x since I purchased; would not start; needed to be towed. If I had my option, I would be looking at another car manufacturer at this time. I wish I could afford the time & an attorney to push forward, but I cannot at this time.

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  2002 mountianeer AWD - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By frenchyct - November 11 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car with 23 miles on it so far so good got it in nov of 2002 it now has 5400 miles on itIm ready for my 2nd oil change WOW!!

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  Disappointed in Ford - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Mountain Woman - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I love this truck. The third row seat is very comfortable and handy. I hate that weve had to have the back window replaced because we got a crack in the frame right above the Mercury emblem. The most disappointing thing of all is that the rear end had to be replaced at around 24,000 miles and now again at 58,000 miles. Ford paid for the first replacement but refuses to cover this one. Also, the door hinge on the front passenger side keeps getting loose. Even though I have owned two Explorers and now this Mountaineer that I love, I will NEVER purchase another Ford product again. Ford does not stand behind their products.

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  a perfect fit - 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  By strypz1 - October 6 - 2:00 am

  besides a few minor hardware problems this vehicle is a steal for the money. bought this as a replacement for a grand cherokee that was driving us to bankruptcy with repairs. we haul 2 adults 2teens and 2 dogs comfortably. the v6 has plenty of power for us , we also tow a utility trailer no problem . get the v8 if towing campers.