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2004 Mercury Mountaineer Review
Bold look, refined comfort.
2004 Mountaineer Review Summary & Specifications
Mercury Mountaineer combines convenience and versatility with luxurious accommodations. It's comfortable on long trips. Its features and ergonomics make living with it a very pleasant experience. Its available all-wheel-drive system makes it a confident vehicle in nasty weather. The V6 engine is more than adequate for most families, but the V8 gives it more power for hilly terrain, high altitudes, and towing.
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| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Mercury Mountaineer 2WD ($29,350); AWD ($31,530) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 239-hp 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, EBD, dual-stage front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, stability control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mercuryvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 29350 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercury Mountaineer AWD ($31,530) |
| Standard Equipment | ABS, air conditioning, premium AM/FM/CD audio, automatic power door locks with illuminated controls, fog lamps, illuminated glove box, remote keyless entry with driver-side keypad, power windows, speed control, security approach lamps, compass and outside temperature display, automatic headlamps, dual power heated mirrors, dual illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Security Group ($795) includes side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, reverse sensing system; Audiophile stereo with in-dash six-CD changer ($495); Upgraded Trailer Towing Package ($400); Luxury 4.6-liter Preferred Equipment Package ($4380) includes V8 engine, dual-zone automatic climate control, six-CD changer, audio and climate controls on the steering wheel, two-tone leather sport bucket seats with heat and power adjustment plus memory on the driver's side, power-adjustable pedals with memory, message center, HomeLink universal garage door opener, color-keyed running boards, 245/65R17 all-terrain tires on machined aluminum wheels, tire-pressure monitoring system |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 38245 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 239 @ 4750 |
| Torque | 282 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/19 |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.5/72.1/71.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/55.0/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/54.2/35.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/45.3/34.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 81.7 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 6840 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 |
| Curb Weight | 4523 |
| Stock Tires | P245/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 |
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