And no, the Explore is not the same, the many small differences make it for a much better vehicle. For 2007, the only visual distinction we could find from the 2006 model is the availability of three new colors: White Chocolate Clearcoat Tri-Coat Premier only , Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic, and Alloy Clearcoat Metallic. Failed to get data, please try again. Data Unavailable Third Hip Room in. The third row folds perfectly flat for a nice, even cargo floor.
My only complaint is that something wonky is happening with the electrical. At speed on pavement, there's some wind noise, but not enough to detract from the stereo and road noise is muted. The '07 Mountaineer is available in a base V6 trim, a Premier V6 trim, and a Premier V8 trim, each with or without All-Wheel Drive. Failed to get data, please try again. Failed to get data, please try again. As a result, while the Explorer looks like a tough, non-nonsense, off-road truck, the Mountaineer looks like a Mercury.
All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice. Data Unavailable Third Shoulder Room in. The base Mountaineer comes quite well equipped, including 17-inch machined aluminum wheels, fog lamps, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Other standard features are dual-zone auto climate control, power heated side mirrors, a vehicle message center, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with auxiliary controls for cruise, climate, and audio. The Mountaineer is mechanically similar to the Ford Explorer, but it has a very different look inside and out, thanks to satin-aluminum finishes, along with the distinctive Mercury waterfall grille in front and more elegant interior trim. Cladding covers the lower door panels. Check with your dealer for exact monthly payment.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. This is typically measured in liters 3. The front seats are comfortable, with adequate thigh support and bolsters. It's versatile fitting both my tools and gear. There are three new exterior colors for this year, bringing the total to eight, as well as four leather choices and two cloth choices. . Also, all models now have an auxiliary audio input jack.
Then you pull up on a stiff lever to fold the seatback down on the seat bottom. This guide is accurate and is updated on a daily basis. We ended up using a garmin unit from one of our other vehicles. Value shows in every careful detail. Cargo space: The Mountaineer offers only 13. Only wish so far is that there was more roo. Chrome Data makes no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, with respect to the data presented here.
We ended up using a garmin unit from one of our other vehicles. Standard wheels are 17 inches with 18-inch wheels optional. Most changes pertain to the lists of standard and available equipment. When I turn on my windshield wipers I can't see the clock or outdoor tempurature. This information is supplied for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of Chrome Data. Mountaineer's manual folding third row is a bench with minimal padding and fixed-height head restraints, which loom large in the back window; they do collapse, but only by tugging a loop hanging out the backside.
One of the best cars iave owned. The nav system is very cumbersome. Hope I can get to 300,000 because I love this car! The quality, durability and construction of the Montana Mountaineer Edition has become legendary among customers who want only the best. Used on the Lincoln Navigator, they seem a bit out of place on the smaller Mountaineer but make it easier for shorter folks to get in and out. It comes with a five-speed automatic transmission. For a 10-year-old vehicle, she's doing great.
However, Mountaineer doesn't have nearly as much second-row hiproom as the Envoy and Pathfinder do. It's certainly attractive, but despite its machined-billet front end, it tends more toward country club sleek than off-road robust. Working on it is easy, very few issues for a 9 year old car. The all-wheel drive is quite competent in snow and rain. Change Vehicle Change Vehicle Change Vehicle Model strengths: Available V8 power; safety features; towing capability. Seven-passenger seating is standard on Premier and optional on the base model. The quality, durability and construction of the Montana Mountaineer Edition has become legendary among customers who want only the best.
But the radio tuning function is buried beneath a sequential rocker switch, forcing you to wait while it scrolls up or down through the frequency band to find any station that hasn't already been pre-set. Dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar. We like the look of some of the light-colored interiors, though we're concerned they'll get dirty. Value shows in every careful detail. Have taken on 2 trips this summer Plenty of room and comfort. New colors for 2007 include White Chocolate Clearcoat Tri-Coat Premier model , Alloy Clearcoat Metallic, and Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.
Firmer, maybe, but we didn't feel any improvement in control. Overall, passenger roominess is competitive for the class. Second-row headroom and legroom is comparable to Envoy, but the Mountaineer offers a significant 2. It displaces the same 4. In fact, there is much here to love. Fold down the third row and Mountaineer trails Pathfinder and Acadia.