1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer: Technical Specifications

Updated: 11/23/08

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1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer 

  • Price Range:  $1,700 - $5,500
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Specs for this generation Mercury Mountaineer include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification 4-door wagon
Wheelbase, in. 111.5
Overall Length, in. 188.5
Overall Width, in. 70.2
Overall Height, in. 67.6
Curb Weight, lbs. 4139
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 81.6
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 21.0
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head Room, in. 39.9
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.4
Rear Head Room, in. 39.3
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 37.7

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.


Powertrain Options and Availability

For its first season, the Mountaineer came only with a 210-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. In 1998, Ford's overhead-cam V6, making 205 horsepower, became standard. A 5-speed automatic transmission was used with the V6 engine. The V6 engine gained 5 horsepower for 1999.
Engines Size liters /
cu. in
Horse- power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy
Consumer Guide Observed
ohc V6 4.0 / 245 205-210 240 5-speed automatic: 15/19 5-speed automatic: --
ohv V8 5.0 / 302 210-215 288 4-speed automatic: 14/18 4-speed automatic: 16.1

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Built In:  USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive
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