2003 Mercury Mountaineer

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$29,350 - $36,965

Original MSRP:
$26,687 - $33,464

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2003 Mercury Mountaineer Review
"Standard power-adjustable pedals and an available DVD entertainment system highlight 2003 additions to Mercury's version of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator. Mountaineer comes in Convenience, Luxury, and Premier trim, all with three rows of seats for 7-passenger capacity; the 3rd row can be deleted for credit. All offer a V6 or V8 engine and rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. A 5-speed automatic transmission, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, and tilt steering wheel are standard. Torso side airbags are not offered, but head-protecting curtain side airbags are standard on the Premier and optional on other models. The curtain bags cover the 1st and 2nd seating rows and are programmed to deploy in a rollover. Explorer offers an antiskid system that is unavailable in Mountaineer. The previously optional power pedals are joined as new standard features by heated power mirrors and a compass/thermometer. Newly optional for Luxury and Premier is a tire-pressure monitor and a rear-seat entertainment system with DVD player, roof-mounted screen, wireless headphones, and remote control. A rear-obstacle-warning system is standard on Premier models and optional on other Mountaineers."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 04V442000
Mfg's Report Date September 13, 2004
Component STRUCTURE
Number of Units Affected 955,732
Summary ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
Consequence IF THE HINGE SHOULD FRACTURE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE GLASS TO FALL AND ULTIMATELY BREAK AND PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy DEALERS WILL HAVE THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT BRACKETS AND GLASS HINGES REPLACED. FOR THE VEHICLES BUILT FROM AUGUST 1, 2000 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2002, THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HINGES AND LIFTGATE STRUT BRACKET. ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM MARCH 3, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2003, THE DEALERS WILL ONLY REPLACE THE HINGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. A POSTCARD WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 27, 2004, ADVISING THEM THAT PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes FORD RECALL NO. 04S20. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Models & Prices

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB Convenience $29,350 $26,687 $435 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Convenience w/4.6L $30,180 $27,425 $447 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Convenience AWD $31,380 $28,493 $465 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Convenience w/4.6L AWD $32,210 $29,232 $477 / Month*

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB Luxury $32,340 $29,347 $478 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Luxury w/4.6L $33,170 $30,086 $490 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Luxury AWD $34,370 $31,154 $508 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Luxury w/4.6L AWD $35,200 $31,893 $520 / Month*

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Premier
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB Premier $34,105 $30,918 $504 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Premier w/4.6L $34,935 $31,657 $516 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Premier AWD $36,135 $32,725 $533 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Premier w/4.6L AWD $36,965 $33,464 $546 / Month*

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Features and Standard Equipment

EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
Convenience Luxury Premier
LEV certified (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
LEV certified (4.6L engine/5-speed auto trans)
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
Convenience Luxury Premier
City 11 (E85)/hwy 15 (E85) (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 11 (E85)/hwy 16 (E85) (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 14/hwy 19 (4.6L engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 15 (gas)/hwy 20 (gas) (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 15 (gas)/hwy 21 (gas) (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 15/hwy 19 (4.6L engine/5-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR Features
Convenience Luxury Premier
Automatic on/delay off headlamps
Bi-color taillamps w/side repeater lamps
Black roof rails  
Color-keyed door handles
Color-keyed front/rear fascias & lower body-side cladding    
Color-keyed running boards  
Deep tinted privacy glass-inc: rear doors/quarter windows, liftgate window
Dual fold away pwr heated exterior mirrors
Fixed lens reflector headlamps
Front bumper integrated fog lamps
Front license plate bracket
Front/rear molded bumpers
Hood/instrument panel sound insulation
Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer
One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window, paddle-type handle
Painted lower body-side cladding  
Plated satin aluminum grille
Pwr moonroof-inc: sunshade, mini overhead console w/moonroof controls & map lamps    
Satin aluminum roof rails    
Security approach lamps-inc: wheel-to-wheel illumination
Solar tinted windshield/front door windows
Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers
Two-tone paint
INTERIOR Features
Convenience Luxury Premier
(3) grab handles
(4) color-keyed coat hooks
2nd row center console-inc: map pocket, storage compartment
2nd row reading lamp
2nd/3rd row fixed head restraints on all seating positions
7-passenger seating-inc: low-back sport front bucket seats w/6-way pwr driver seat, dual manual lumbar supports, adjustable head restraints, 2nd row 40/20/40 tip-flip bucket seats w/articulating seat latch, 3rd row fold-away bench seat
Accent color woven cloth headliner
Audiophile system w/in-dash 6-disc compact disc changer, 290-watt amp  
Autolock pwr door locks w/illuminated controls
Black leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel-inc: cruise controls, lock/ignition security column    
Bright friction finish accent trim
Cargo area dome light
Cargo area pwr lock/unlock
Cargo management system-inc: load floor storage w/bin
Cloth seat trim    
Color-keyed A/B/C/D-pillar interior moldings
Color-keyed carpeted front/rear floor mats
Color-keyed cowl side/rear quarter panel/liftgate interior moldings
Color-keyed door trim panels-inc: armrest, pull handle, mounted cup holders
Color-keyed full-length carpet
Color-keyed instrument panel-inc: tachometer, trip odometer, speedometer
Color-keyed leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel-inc: cruise/audio/climate controls, lock/ignition security column  
Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
Driver side keyless entry keypad
Driver/front passenger heated seats w/driver memory feature & 6-way pwr passenger seat  
Dual color-keyed illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Electrochromic rearview mirror  
Fingertip cruise control-inc: tap up/tap down feature
Floor console-inc: storage bin, dual front/dual rear cup holders, front/rear pwr points, coin holder, armrest, tissue/map holder, molded mat w/pen holder, HVAC vents
Front dome/map light
Front door map pockets
Front dual zone automatic temperature control  
Front/rear 12-volt pwr point outlets
Gauges-inc: fuel, voltmeter, oil pressure, compass, exterior temperature display    
Gauges-inc: fuel, voltmeter, oil pressure, compass, exterior temperature display & message center  
Heater/defroster w/flow-through air ventilation
Homelink universal garage door opener  
Illuminated entry
Illuminated glove box
Manual day/night rearview mirror    
Manual front air conditioning w/rotary controls    
Overhead console-inc: (2) map lamps w/dome function, storage compartments
Premium AM/FM stereo w/dual media compact disc/cassette, digital clock, 80-watt amp    
Pwr adjustable brake/accelerator pedals    
Pwr adjustable brake/accelerator pedals w/memory feature  
Pwr windows w/one-touch-down driver window
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry-inc: (2) transmitters w/panic button, liftgate glass release, illuminated entry
Reverse sensing system-inc: detection of certain object behind the vehicle up to 6' away    
Securilock passive anti-theft system
Soft release parking brake
Two-tone leather seat trim  
Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, safety belt & door ajar
MECHANICAL Features
Convenience Luxury Premier
130-amp alternator
16" machined aluminum wheels w/painted sparkle silver pockets    
17" machined aluminum wheels w/painted sparkle silver pockets  
22.5 gallon fuel tank
2625# capacity front/3325# capacity rear axle
2800# capacity front/3325# capacity rear axle
3.55 axle ratio
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
4.0L (245) SOHC SMPI V6 FFV engine
4.6L (281) SOHC SMPI V8 engine
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
72 amp/hr (650-CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature
Brake/shift interlock
Class II trailer towing w/receiver hitch
Front/rear independent SLA suspension w/coil springs
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Full-time all-wheel drive transfer case
HD gas-charged shock absorbers
Hood-assist gas cylinders
Overdrive lockout w/switch
P245/65R17 all-terrain SBR BSW tires  
P245/70R16 all-season SBR BSW tires    
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Rear wheel drive
Satin aluminum dual exhaust tips    
Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire w/aluminum wheel  
Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire w/black wheel    
SAFETY Features
Convenience Luxury Premier
1st/2nd row height adjustable safety shoulder belts w/pretensioners, driver side Belt Minder
2nd/3rd row child safety seat tether anchors on all seating positions
3rd row safety lap belts
Driver & front passenger airbags w/dual stage crash severity sensing system
Dual-note horn
Personal safety system-inc: airbags, front safety belt usage detection, driver seat position sensors, load-limiting retractors
Rear door child-safety locks
Rear outboard lap/shoulder safety belts
Safety canopy system-inc: side curtain airbags for 1st & 2nd row passengers, rollover protection sensors    
Side door intrusion beams

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
Convenience Luxury Premier
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL -inc: (4) headliner vents, (2) rear quarter panel vents, remote side mounted blower w/evaporator/heater cores, manual overhead console mounted driver controls, manual headliner mounted rear passenger controls *Manual headliner mounted rear seat controls deleted 90C Rear Seat Entertainment System*    
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL -inc: (4) headliner vents, (2) rear quarter panel vents, remote side mounted blower w/evaporator/heater cores, manual overhead console mounted driver controls, manual headliner mounted rear passenger controls *Manual headliner mounted rear seat controls deleted w/439 Pwr Moonroof or 90C Rear Seat Entertainment System*    
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL -inc: (4) headliner vents, (2) rear quarter panel vents, remote side mounted blower w/evaporator/heater cores, manual overhead console mounted driver controls, manual headliner mounted rear passenger controls *Manual headliner mounted rear seat controls deleted w/439 Pwr Moonroof*    
BLACK ROOF RAIL CROSSBARS
DELETE 3RD ROW SEAT *CREDIT*
PRICED DORA
PWR MOONROOF -inc: sunshade *Mini overhead console w/map lamps replaces STD overhead console*  
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM -inc: overhead DVD player & pull-down 7" color screen w/remote control, 2-wireless headphones, storage compartment for 3-DVDs (REQ: 67C Auxiliary Climate Control)    
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM -inc: overhead DVD player & pull-down 7" color screen w/remote control, 2-wireless headphones, storage compartment for 3-DVDs (w/o 439 Moonroof REQ: 67C Auxiliary Climate Control, w/439 Moonroof REQ: 67C Auxiliary Climate Control or 96S Security Group)    
RUNNING BOARDS    
SECURITY GROUP -inc: 1st/2nd row side curtain airbags, rollover protection sensors, reverse sensing system *NET*  
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM  
UPGRADED TRAILER TOW PKG -inc: 3.73 limited slip axle, class III/IV trailer hitch w/ 7 & 4 pin electrical trailer connectors *NET*
AXLE Options
Convenience Luxury Premier
3.55 AXLE RATIO
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 53G Upgraded Trailer Towing Pkg)
EMISSIONS Options
Convenience Luxury Premier
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY, VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 High Altitude Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units ordered by dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard or California emissions areas* (REQ: Standard or 422 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/ non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
Convenience Luxury Premier
4.0L (245) SOHC SMPI V6 FFV ENGINE (STD)
4.6L (281) SOHC SMPI V8 ENGINE (STD)
PAINT Options
Convenience Luxury Premier
STANDARD PAINT (STD)
TRI-COAT PAINT    
SEAT TYPE Options
Convenience Luxury Premier
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)    
LEATHER-TRIMMED SEATS    
TWO-TONE LEATHER SEAT TRIM (STD)  
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
Convenience Luxury Premier
CONVENIENCE SERIES ORDER CODE -inc: base vehicle only    
LUXURY SERIES ORDER CODE -inc: base vehicle only    
PREMIER SERIES ORDER CODE -inc: base vehicle only    
TRANSMISSION Options
Convenience Luxury Premier
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Technical Specifications

Brakes
Convenience Luxury Premier
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x - TBD - 12.0 x - TBD - 12.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.6 x - TBD - 11.6 x - TBD - 11.6 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Convenience Luxury Premier
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 45.3 45.3 45.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 81.7 81.7 81.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Engine
Convenience Luxury Premier
Displacement 4.0L/245 4.0L/245 4.0L/245
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5100 210 @ 5100 210 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 254 @ 3700 254 @ 3700 254 @ 3700
Exterior Dimensions
Convenience Luxury Premier
Height, Overall (in) 69.6 69.6 69.6
Length, Overall (in) 190.7 190.7 190.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 9.0 9.0 9.0
Wheelbase (in) 113.8 113.8 113.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.1 72.1 72.1
Fuel Tank
Convenience Luxury Premier
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22.5 22.5 22.5
Steering
Convenience Luxury Premier
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8 36.8 36.8
Suspension
Convenience Luxury Premier
Suspension Type - Front Independent SLA Independent SLA Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear Independent SLA Independent SLA Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
Convenience Luxury Premier
Front Tire Size P245/70R16 P245/65R17 P245/65R17
Rear Tire Size P245/70R16 P245/65R17 P245/65R17
Transmission
Convenience Luxury Premier
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 5 5 5
Vehicle
Convenience Luxury Premier
Front Head Room (in) 39.9 39.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.1 59.1 59.1
Passenger Capacity 4 4 4
Passenger Volume (ft) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 38.9 38.9 38.9
Second Leg Room (in) 35.9 35.9 35.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.9 58.9 58.9
Weight Information
Convenience Luxury Premier
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4328 4328 4328

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger airbags w/dual stage crash severity sensing system
1st/2nd row height adjustable safety shoulder belts w/pretensioners, driver side Belt Minder
3rd row safety lap belts
Rear outboard lap/shoulder safety belts
Personal safety system-inc: airbags, front safety belt usage detection, driver seat position sensors, load-limiting retractors
Rear door child-safety locks
2nd/3rd row child safety seat tether anchors on all seating positions
Brake/shift interlock
Side door intrusion beams
Dual-note horn
Safety canopy system-inc: side curtain airbags for 1st & 2nd row passengers, rollover protection sensors
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).