1997 Mercury Mountaineer Base
The 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Base is a 215-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $27,765 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 215 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The Mountaineer measures 188.5 inches long on a 111.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,930 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,765 ($56,222 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L Windsor OHV V8, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 215 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, leaf springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in |
| Height | 66.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 81.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,930 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars