1998 Mercury Mountaineer Base 4WD
The 1998 Mercury Mountaineer Base 4WD is a 205-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $29,255 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 205 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Mountaineer measures 190.1 inches long on a 111.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,374 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,255 ($58,331 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L Cologne SOHC V6, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 205 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | ControlTrac 2-speed transfer case (Auto/High/Low) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 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 | 190.1 in |
| Width | 70.2 in |
| Height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 81.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,374 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 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 | 57 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars