Overview & Reviews

The AdvanceTrac stability control system has been improved with a new Roll Stability Control system and is now standard on all Mountaineers. A newly available Designer Series package includes suede interior trim, scuff plates and 17-inch chrome wheels. The roof rack has been redesigned, and now includes raised side rails. The 40/20/40-split second-row seat now has reclining outboard seats, and an eight-way power driver seat is available.

• Excellent ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, strong optional V8, comfortable cabin with user-friendly layout, good crash test scores.

• Some low-grade materials, low resale value, confusing controls on high-line models, lousy fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  First 999 miles - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jay - November 1 - 2:40 pm

  The SUV has performed superb, the ride is smooth, transmission is swift, and overall a great investment. Rides and styles as a luxury SUV. The Family Incentives from Ford made this $12,700 investment a no brainer. The vehicles manuvers superb and is easy to park, great view from all angles. The cabin design and adjustable pedals allows for flexibilty and comfort for my wife to drive. Is fun to drive, can wait to take it on the road for a 600 - 700 mile drive. Compares to my BMW 325 on handling and comfort. The Mercury team got this one right on the money.

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  Too Much Gas - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Geof - July 11 - 7:46 pm

  Only concern is the poor gas mileage around town. During cold Minnesota winter a little over 10mpg is all we can get out of it. Compared to a colleagues V-8 Toyota we are unimpressed. While the official figures are under ideal conditions, this is the farthest off we have ever seen from a vehicle. Thankfully we use it only about 8,000 miles a year. Full marks for the dealership who were great with purchase and after sales service.

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  awesome - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By jay - June 8 - 3:26 am

  This vehicle has been a pleasure on the road and city for such a big vehicle i barely feel the engine!

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  Terrible buy!!! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Toyota is bettter - May 14 - 4:20 pm

  I bought this car exactly 1 year and 2 months ago. It is a piece of junk. It rides well but it doesnt ride as well as GMC or the Japanese companies. This car has okay pickup and terrible gas milliage. The quallity of this car is cheap since it is a Ford product. Next time, I will either buy the Chevy Tahoe, Infiniti FX45, or the Toyota Highlander, or the Honda Pilot or CRV. They all ride better and are nicer. I was taken and I bought an suv with a terrible value.

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  This is my fifth Ford vehicle. - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By big_scooter - April 13 - 4:53 pm

  The Mountaineer has more style than the Explorer, which is one of the reasons I chose this vehicle. It has plenty of power with the V8 and it is effortless to drive. It is very comfortable and roomy for a mid sized SUV. Gas mileage could be better, but the performance is worth it.

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  MERCURY MOUNTAINEER - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By DICK - January 2 - 12:33 am

  THE BEST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED

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  awesome value - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By mike - December 1 - 3:23 am

  this vehicle has awd capability, 7 passenger seating, exceptional performance, great exterior and functional interior styling and a plethora of standard features at an incredible price. cross-shopped vs. durango, envoy and pilot and they priced out to be in a range of 2500 to 4000 more, comparably equipped.

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  Glad to have re-considered American - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Ran Dee - November 29 - 5:46 pm

  Where do you go after driving a lexus and 2 infiniti sedans for the last 10 years? When switching to a SUV the next logical step is import right? Not a chance. Competition is either too small/big or without a 3rd row, and 10gs for the fancy tags, cant see the value there. We took a 600 mile trip the first week. We love this vehicle! Has all the features we were looking for , and for the right price. We feel safe in this vehicle! Styling is strange for my taste. But the monochromatic Ivory Parchment on the Premier is growing on me. Same color and most features of the Lincoln Aviator for 10 gs less. Too soon to tell on reliability... Ill update if something goes wrong!

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  Great Vehicle - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Bill - November 6 - 10:56 pm

  Good handling, brakes, styling, driving position, ride comfort and room make this a good choice. Gas mileage is bad, but that is to be expected in a vehicle this size. Fit and finish are excellent and the quality of materials is a step above the Explorer and miles ahead of the domestic competition.

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  Love IT! - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  By christina - August 26 - 4:03 am

  Never a problem. Very spacoius 3rd row seat. Very easy to use. Great for trooping kids around. Love the interior. Great stereo system. Love the design. Also handles very well on the highway when its windy, unlike another SUV I previously owned.