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Mercury Mountaineer I 4.0 i V6 (213 Hp)
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Mercury Mountaineer:
The Mercury Mountaineer is a mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle that was sold by Mercury from 1996 until 2010. The first Mercury SUV, the Mountaineer was a divisional counterpart of the Ford Explorer, marketed above it and between the Lincoln Aviator. Across its three generations, the Mountaineer was marketed exclusively as a 5-door wagon, with no counterpart to the 3-door Explorer Sport or the Explorer Sport Trac pickup truck.
For its entire production, the Mountaineer was assembled by Ford at its Louisville Assembly facility ; prior to 2007, additional production was sourced from St. Louis Assembly. After the 2010 model year, the Mountaineer was discontinued, becoming the second Mercury line to be discontinued before Mercury was withdrawn at the end of 2010....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Mercury Mountaineer (I). With 326 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1760 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mercury Mountaineer I was primarily sold in the North American market and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features for its era included dual front airbags and ABS, but it lacks modern structural rigidity and advanced driver-assistance systems.
4.0 i V6 (213 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slight power bump over the 210 Hp V6, providing marginally improved responsiveness. Still a capable engine for general use, especially in its lighter RWD configuration.
Fuel Economy
Likely offers slightly better fuel economy than its AWD counterpart due to reduced drivetrain friction, making it a more economical choice for rear-wheel-drive needs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior with available third-row seating
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Strong V8 engine option for towing and power
- • Available AWD for all-weather capability
Cons:
- • Below-average fuel economy across all engine options
- • Dated interior design and materials by modern standards
- • Some reliability concerns, particularly with transmissions and certain engine components
- • Handling can feel ponderous due to its body-on-frame construction
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1997 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Mountaineer |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 i V6 (213 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 213 Hp @ 5250 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 53.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 326 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 13.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100.3 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 121 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 185.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1760 |
| Max. weight: | 2510 |
| Max load: | 750 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2310 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1205 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 79 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4790 mm mm [200mm less] |
| Width: | 1875 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1830 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1490 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/70 R15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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