2003 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience V8
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- Photo: 2004 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience in Silver Birch Metallic, front left, 04-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '04-'05 Mercury Mountaineer by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '04-'05 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V8 by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience in Silver Birch Metallic, rear left, 04-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience V8 is a 238-hp V8 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $30,180 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 238 horsepower at 4,750 rpm and 282 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Mountaineer measures 190.7 inches long on a 113.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,180 ($53,307 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,825 ($54,446 *) |
| Destination Charge | $645 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L Modular SOHC V8, 2-valve, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 238 hp @ 4,750 rpm |
| Torque | 282 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 90.2 x 90.0 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P245/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P245/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 72.1 in |
| Height | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 81.3 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury MOUNTAINEER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 11, 2007 · VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
NHTSA campaign 07E104000
152 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury MOUNTAINEER
Owner Complaints
152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury MOUNTAINEER (6 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 59 |
| Power Train | 42 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Suspension | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.