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2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier V8

The 2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier V8 is a 292-hp V8 with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $31,660 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.

It makes 292 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

The Mountaineer measures 193.4 inches long on a 113.7-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$31,660 ($49,636 *)
MSRP with Destination$32,355 ($50,725 *)
Destination Charge$695
Engine
Engine Type4.6L Modular SOHC V8, 3-valve VCT, naturally aspirated
Horsepower292 hp
Torque315 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 3 valves per cylinder with VCT
Bore and Stroke90.2 x 90.0
Injection TypeSequential multiport fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 in
Wheels Rear18 in
Tires FrontP235/65R18
Tires RearP235/65R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.4 in
Width73.5 in
Height72.8 in
Wheelbase113.7 in
Cargo Volume83.7 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear38.7 in
Legroom Front42.4 in
Legroom Rear36.9 in
Shoulder Room Front59 in
Shoulder Room Rear59 in
Hip Room Front55.4 in
Hip Room Rear55.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (22.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2007 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

81 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Mercury MOUNTAINEER

Owner Complaints

81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Mercury MOUNTAINEER (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seats26
Power Train25
Electrical System16
Vehicle Speed Control7
Unknown Or Other6
Engine5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 18, 2025 · Power Train
“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after shifting the transmission from park(P) to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact removed and reinserted the…”
May 14, 2025 · Seat Belts
“I buckle the seat belt and it just comes unbuckled spontaneously when I’m driving. I check to see if the seat belt is secure by pulling on it. It seems secure but still unbuckles. I usually have to…”
May 3, 2024 · Tires
“My husband had purchased 4 brand new COOPER TIRES EVOLUTION H/T M+S size P235 / 65 R 18 a number of years ago. My husband has since passed away. I cannot find my sales receipt due to the fact my…”
May 4, 2023 · Engine
“If you set cruise control while driving under 45 mph the engine shuts off.”
Jan 19, 2023 · Electrical System, Seats
“It happens every time I drive this vehicle. The ignition is lose, so the key jiggles and if their is too much bumping or shaking the key slightly moves and the seat and interior lights come on now…”

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 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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