Major Features and Options

Mountaineer : 4.0L V-6 with a 5-speed automatic; 17-inch aluminum wheels with P245/65R17 all-season tires; power door locks; message center with four-line display; auto-dimming rear-view mirrors; remote keyless entry; fog lamps; headlamps with auto lamp; dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control; premium AM/FM stereo with single CD player and MP3 capability; auxiliary audio input jack; first-row leather-trimmed sport bucket seats with 10-way power reclining driver seat with power lumbar support; color-keyed and leather-wrapped steering wheel with speed and redundant audio and climate controls; AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC); Intelligent Safety System; Safety Canopy side curtain airbags for the first- and second-row passengers plus rollover protection sensors and side-impact front air bags.

Mountaineer Premier adds: Reverse Sensing System; universal garage door opener; satin aluminum round exhaust tip; dual power heated outside mirrors with security and approach lamps; satin aluminum roof side rails; 18-inch satin aluminum chrome clad wheels with P235/65R18 all-season tires; Audiophile stereo system with in-dash, six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability and an eight-inch subwoofer; color-keyed running boards; first-row heated and leather-trimmed sport bucket seats with Preferred Suede inserts; six-way power passenger seat; second-row reclining seatbacks and access to third-row; third-row power fold flat 50/50 split bench seat.

Options include: power running boards; SIRIUS satellite radio; power adjustable pedals with memory; power moonroof; navigation system; rear-seat DVD entertainment system; quad bucket seating; heated front seats; auxiliary climate control; comfort and convenience package (includes Audiophile 6-disc CD system; color keyed running boards and third-row 50/50 split bench seat); Reverse Sensing System and trailer tow package.


Milestones

1997 First-generation Mountaineer is introduced
 
2001 All-new Mountaineer debuts with increased luxury amenities, and contemporary styling with satin-aluminum finish - setting the direction for future Mercury designs
 
2006 Third-generation Mountaineer appears with an all-new interior, revised chassis, segment-leading suite of safety features, and available 292-hp V-8

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