Problems to date have been minor. I had the water pump replaced last week.
The indicator light for the seat heating system was blinking on and off when it was turned off.
This car has the electronic HVAC system and I love it. Just set the temp and forget it!
The leather seats with the heaters for cooold mornings are wonderful.
The all wheel drive system is a get in and drive with no cares wonder!
The ride is very smooth and stable, you can't tell you're in a 4x4.
The power for passing is very acceptable so I don't think you need the extra gas MPG loss to have the V8.
I also own a 2004 Ford Explorer Limited fully loaded and I let my wife drive it.
I prefer the Mercury.
2002 Mercury Mountaineer V-8 60K
We love our Mountaineer for looks, comfort and gas mileage. We travel south for the winter and average over 20mpg fully loaded.
I do not like the new transmission Ford is using. I will not buy another car with that kind of transmission. It acts like the first automatic transmission around 1950.
"I do not like the new transmission Ford is using. I will not buy another car with that kind of transmission. It acts like the first automatic transmission around 1950."
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