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Mercury Mountaineer 4WD

1997–2009 · 24 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
15
Best
16
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The Mercury Mountaineer 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 24 different configurations spanning model years 1997 through 2009. Over this period, the Mountaineer 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 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.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2009
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2009
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2008
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2008
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2007
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2007
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2006
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
2005
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
2004
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2004
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2002
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2002
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,300121714MPG
2001
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2001
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2000
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2000
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
1999
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1999
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
1998
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1998
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121714MPG
1997
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121714MPG

Historical Efficiency

2009
16
2008
15
2007
15
2006
15
2005
14
2004
15
2003
15
2002
15
2001
15
2000
16
1999
15
1998
15
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 4WD) 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. 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
558
Total Deaths
369

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
36.0%
Fire Occurrence
1.3%
Speeding Involved
20.3%
DUI Involved
18.5%
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 Crashes45
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2020
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2019
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes60
Fatalities
45
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2017
Fatal Crashes64
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2016
Fatal Crashes79
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2015
Fatal Crashes80
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2014
Fatal Crashes73
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.73
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

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