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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  A Very Good SUV - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By JFK - November 22 - 2:00 am

  The Mountaineer is an excellent vehicle. Its just the right size and gets decent gas milage with the V6. The deals that are being offered are great too. I would rate it just as good as the imports without dealing with the arrogant imports dealers.

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  Best, safest, ride ever! - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By TCS7777 - October 16 - 10:00 am

  The coupling of a V-8 with a great shifting automatic, equates to sheer power! Besides the Performance, there is safety, that goes way beyond dual air bags. With Side curtin protection and great view of the road, I feel safer in this vehicle than any I have ever owned! I would put this Mountaineer against any vehicle on the road today!

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  Like the vehicle - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Richard Keller - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Takes the bumps a little hard. I compare the ride to a Donali which I have driven but do not own. I guess price does make a difference.

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  My 3 Mountaineers - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By MaryJ - October 16 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd Mountaineer, i started leasing them in 96 when the 97 first was available, i will be leasing my 4th very soon, this is the best sport utility, with class, comfort, sporty, luxury and very safe and dependable. I am very pleased with this SUV and the dealership i lease from. If you want comfort, reliability, and style this is the sport utility for you, I cant wait to be in my 4th one, they just keep getting better!

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  Surprised, really won me - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By axeman - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Very simply, when my wife said she had been car shopping and selected the Mountaineer, I thought she was joking. She wasnt and this vehicle has performed wonderfully. We like the style design and comfort. Of the many different brands test driven, this has the best and most quiet ride of those in its class.

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  Love my Mountaineer for the most part! - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Amurr1991 - August 23 - 5:10 am

  I have had My Mountaineer for quite a while and Love it! I have only had to replace ball joints and Put new tires on it (standard maintenance). This vehicle is such a workhorse and handles great in all weather situations! The fuel economy is awful though, (only about 13-15 combined). Overall I have been pleased with this truck. The only complaint I have is that the interior quality could be better. The truck has 110,000 miles and does tend to have some minor rattles, but not too bad, other cars I have had dont generally start to rattle until much later, but hey Its a Ford not a Mercedes!

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  Good car but early transmission problem. - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By mtango - August 12 - 10:00 am

  Greatly enjoyed our 03 mountaineer until transmission died at 12,000 miles. Dealer promptly repaired under warranty and provided loaner vehicle. Compared with Explorer with similar options Mountaineer is a better deal. Paid $500 over invoice. (Thanks Edmunds!) Also looked at Acura MDX and Volvo XC90. Both were more expensive and not as flexible with the seating space.

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  It will make you feel good - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Mlavender - July 23 - 10:00 am

  Poor Gas Milage. Great everything else. No matter what, get running boards. It looks horrible without running boards.

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  Read this before you buy! - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By BrianDY - June 21 - 2:00 am

  Horrible customer service. My Mountaineer was taken in the very next day after buying because the A/C didnt turn on. The Auto repair shop at the dealership had my car for 2 weeks. They didnt even give me a rental, I had to buy my own. I cant believe how much hassle Ive gone through, its utterly ridiculous.

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  The Good and not so good - 2003 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Pat - May 25 - 7:00 pm

  The Comfort, looks and performance are Great. The Problems are few but Should be weeded out by the Mercury engineers: 1) I purchased this SUV new and have the towing package but have never used it yet the 2 rear springs are broken. Never overloaded it either. Cant figure out why/how this happened. 2) Rear tailgate has a plastic body part with Mercury emblem on it. It cracked even though there was no accident. Heard of other owners having same problem. Why did/does this happen? 3) Power windows freeze up in winter will not work until they are thawed out. Overall I like this SUV. Its a pleasure to drive. Hopeful that some Mercury People will see my remarks here and find solutions