Mercury Mountaineer 2WD

19972010 · 27 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
16
Best
17

The Mercury Mountaineer 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 27 different configurations spanning model years 1997 through 2010. Over this period, the Mountaineer 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 16 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2010
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2010
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2009
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2009
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2008
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2008
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,750132016MPG
2007
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131915MPG
2007
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,750132016MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750131916MPG
2006
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$4,000131915MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131915MPG
2004
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2004
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2003
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2002
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2002
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2001
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
2001
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2000
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2000
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
1999
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1999
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
1998
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1998
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1997
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG

Historical Efficiency

2010
17
2009
17
2008
16
2007
16
2006
16
2005
16
2004
16
2003
15
2002
16
2001
17
2000
16
1999
16
1998
16
1997
14

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Mountaineer 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mercury Mountaineer 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mercury Mercury Mountaineer grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
564
Total Deaths
370

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
35.6%
Fire Occurrence
1.2%
Speeding Involved
20.2%
DUI Involved
18.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
18%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2022
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2021
Fatal Crashes46
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2020
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2019
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2017
Fatal Crashes65
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2016
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2015
Fatal Crashes80
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2014
Fatal Crashes73
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.73

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2010
1
2008
1
2006
1
2002
3
2000
2
1999
5
1998
3
1997
7
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