1998 Mercury Mountaineer review from North America
"An o.k. vehicle, but many things to be desired"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to take it in for a factory recall to fix the head gasket.
I had to replace all the struts and strut mounts.
The engine makes a funny rattling noise that i had it taken to two ford dealerships, and they couldn't figure out what it was.
The automatic four wheel drive kicks in and out. I took it to two different mechanics and they told me to change the fluid in the transmission. I'd done this already.
The seat mounting bracket broke, and no one had the part on hand. I had to drive with a rocking style seat for two days.
When driving down the road, air leaks in through where the doors and windows are.
General comments?
This vehicle handles well in cornering, and regular use.
It has very little power to pass anyone with.
The fourwheel drive system is not very well made.
The vehicle is roomy, and the driver and passenger seats are comfortable.
The rear seat is really uncomfortable to sit in.
In the rear seat you sit right on the seat belt latch.
The sound system is the best I've ever had from a factory vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2003 |