2008 Mercury Mountaineer 3.5rl

The Mercury Mountaineer is a higher-end, fraternal twin of the Ford Explorer. That’s a good thing because, overall, both the Explorer and the Mountaineer are a superb products. What’s different about these twins is that the Ford Motor Company felt that Mountaineer needed a unique and upscale Mercury identity. As a result, while the Explorer looks like a tough, non-nonsense, off-road truck, the Mountaineer looks like a Mercury. It’s certainly attractive with its machined-billet front end. It tends more toward country club sleek than off-road robust. You’ll enjoy the upscale perks on our Mountaineer including heated front seats, leather upholstery, and a roof rack. Mountaineer was extensively updated for 2006, with a redesigned frame and suspension; a new and more powerful engine; and an even newer six-speed automatic transmission.