Mercury Mountaineer 4WD FFV

20022004 · 3 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
15
Best
16

The Mercury Mountaineer 4WD FFV has been tested by the EPA across 3 different configurations spanning model years 2002 through 2004. Over this period, the Mountaineer 4WD FFV has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 16 MPG, with an overall average of 15 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.

Historical Efficiency

2004
15
2003
16
2002
15

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Mountaineer 4WD FFV) 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 4WD FFV. 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
208
Total Deaths
148

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
40.4%
Fire Occurrence
1.4%
Speeding Involved
21.2%
DUI Involved
20.7%
Primary Impact Zone

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

74%
Front
16%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2022
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.93
2020
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2019
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2018
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2017
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2016
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2015
Fatal Crashes29
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2014
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.70

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2002
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory