What kind of vehicle was the Mercury Mountaineer?
The Mountaineer was Mercury’s mid-size SUV, sold in the United States for the 1997–2010 model years. As the first SUV in Mercury’s range, it brought the brand into a vehicle category suited to drivers wanting a taller, more versatile alternative to a sedan.
The Mountaineer remained a five-door SUV throughout its life. Its three generations brought successive redesigns while keeping the same broad purpose: pairing passenger space with the utility of an SUV.
Mercury Mountaineer generations
The first generation ran from 1997 to 2001. It was followed by the second generation for 2002–2005, then the third and final generation for 2006–2010. Across these generations, the Mountaineer remained Mercury’s central SUV offering.
Engines, fuel use and market
US EPA-listed Mountaineers span 4.0 L to 5.0 L engines and include petrol and flex-fuel E85 versions. The best combined EPA rating is 17 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 13.8 L/100 km. EPA testing differs from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle method.
The US EPA model-year span is 1997–2010.
Questions and answers
Was the Mountaineer a car or an SUV?
It was a mid-size, five-door SUV and Mercury’s first vehicle in that category.
How many generations of Mountaineer were there?
Three: 1997–2001, 2002–2005 and 2006–2010.
What is its best combined EPA fuel economy?
The best combined EPA rating is 17 MPG.
