Back when cars were built to last and had comfort. I'd drive this any day over a modern SUV.

I’m a valet guy and a valeted an immaculate 5.0 Eddie Bauer Explorer the other day and it had 245k miles on it. Everything was in comparable shape to this one and it blew my mind.

Glad you did an honest review of one of these! It’s great to hear honest opinions and no sugar coating

It just makes you wonder what Mercury's would look like today. 🤔😍

I have the very exact same year, pkg, & color one in AZ. Drove it home for $800 with 183k mi. Freshened it up with another $800 in parts. Now has 237k mi on it, including a trip to MI and back. Just to see, at 55mph got 23mpg. Had my german shepard bark in that msg recorder.

Great assessment of the pros and cons of these vehicles. I bought my 2001 Mountaineer, 5.0 2wd 5 years ago for $2000 and figured I'd drive it a year or so. It had 165K on it, now 5 years later I'm still driving it daily with 249K and it still runs great. The 5.0 engine makes it in my opinion. These trucks have great utility and they're so cheap you can enjoy them and use them without worrying about them. It is not a huge vehicle to maneuver but somehow manages to be very roomy inside when it comes to cargo. Front seats are a little cramped for taller folks but fine once you're settled in. The interiors hold up pretty well, meaning the creaky plastic doesn't succumb to sun damage as badly as others. If you find one that's been taken care of, it will be a trusty friend that will grow on you over the years.

Mine is a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer AWD 5.OL 302V8. It is black on tan. It has almost 246,000 miles and the engine still runs like new. I LOVE it. I just bought Cooper Discovery AT tires for it. With these tires and the all-wheel-drive, I can go anywhere.

Good to see this channel still around!

I have this truck and I love it! I plan on fixing her up and boosting it.

We need Mercury back.

The Mountaineer is One Solid Rock. Mine is the Burgundy/Dark Red and Yes. We are still Riding Good. The V8 is my Best Friend 306K Miles !! Total Awesome SUV. ☑

Oh man I logged some miles in a 1999 explorer limited with the 5.0. Man it was a great truck. Sucked gas but I didn’t care. I bought it in 2001 from ford dealer it had 38k miles on it. Black on tan. And I got a free set of Michelin’s due to the Firestone debacle. Miss that ole truck. Such a solid truck. Nice find!

Mercury Mountaineer= Rebadged gussied up to the nines Ford Explorer

First off I just want to say that I'm glad that you're still out here making videos. I remember watching your channel way back in the day (I'm talking like 2008 or 2009) But anyway yeah these things are completely unrefined. They are old school trucks and they drive like it lol. But you're dead on about the reliability. I've got a 97 with at least 200,000 miles on it (odometer is broken) that I specifically keep around because they're reliable and make for great back-up vehicles. They're like the Crown Vic of SUVs. The only point I disagree with is that these aren't meant for the highway. IMO that's where they shine. I'm not saying that they're the best highway cruisers but they do better on the highway than city driving. I haven't done something like this in years but I had a 98 back in 2011 and it was perfectly stable even at it's electronically limited 109 mph top speed. Again not the ideal vehicle for those types of speeds but they will surprise you.

The Ford small-block (aka Windsor V8) is a series of 90° overhead valve small block V8 automobile engines built by the Ford Motor Company from July 1961 to 2002. The last vehicle to have the 302 Windsor was the 2001 Ford Explorer SUV and it was the last North American installation of the engine, and Ford Australia used it through 2002 in the Falcon and Fairlane. It was first installed in the 1962 model year Ford Fairlane and Mercury Meteor. Originally produced with a displacement of 221 cu in (3.6 L), it eventually increased to 351 cu in (5.8 L), but was most commonly sold (from 1968-2000) with a displacement of 302 cu in (later marketed as 5.0 L).

I really want you to start doing these kind of videos again, these reviews are why I started watching this channel in the first place!

Picked up a SUPER clean 97 Oxford white mountaineer a month ago. 3 grand..... and the miles!? 107,000. Unreal find... was a grandmas church car for 55,000 miles then a commuter for college. Videos coming soon!

Awesome looking, great news to hear, mine is also at 189,000, not nearly as nice but runs great I love it so far, only had it a month so far

Great video just like that 1996 Taurus one you did!

I’m putting a 5.0 in my mountaineer in a few weeks (well, my brother in law is lol) super excited Edit: I had a 1996 gmc jimmy once with a v6 that I adored so I’m really looking forward to getting this beast up and running properly

A true legendary suv, i had so much fun with it, i regeret selling mine

When I was little We had an 01 mountaineer jet black with gold bottom molding with only 61k! By far my personal favorite car we ever had. I wish I could find another one like it that’s in great shape.

I have a 97 it's the teal blue and it's still perfect inside and pretty good outside great cars

I still have my old Mountaineer from my Syntec days

I bought my 99. Mountaineer. 150gs. $1700. Perfect. I changed out. 02 sensors. Map sensors. Map sensors. He runs great. Transmission coolant. Oil changed. Differential oil. New tires. $175o cash.

my brother had a 94’ it just died on us a few months ago, the interior was good, it’s problem was the lift kit from the previous owner was bad and the water pump blew

I’m not going to lie, I didn’t like your older videos because they reminded me of Sofyan. I really am appreciating your newer videos. Keep it up!

Were there any options on the Mountaineer that the Explorer couldn't get, besides AWD?

Back in the day these was nice

Is this the 5.0 engine that is related to the 4.6 In the vics and grand marques that the 5.0 mustang is related to?

I remember the explorer v8 that was amazing

I found a 99 with a few rust spots over the wheel wells and has engine tick when I accelerate bit I picked it up for $1100 with 137000 miles on it... I feel it's a diamond in the rough...

Best part abaout that truck is that the rear middle seat doesnt wven get an over shoulder seatbelt, its just a lap belt

The Ford Explorer Limited of this body style was the best of the bunch. I believe the older ones had an optional air suspension too although I’m not sure if that really helped with the ride or not.

GM also had the steering wheel climate controls on some Pontiac, Buick and Oldsmobiles.

What’s the next car that you’re gonna review? They’re very good

You still have your 96?

Fucken awesome condition

Mercury should’ve made a Mountaineer Sport Trac pickup.

Dude how come i haven’t seen you do a review on a Jeep Wrangler!

You still have your 96? Also my commentary on your complaints about the ride are you are running LT tires on that truck, which are 10 ply examples. Change over to a 6 ply tire and then say the ride is harsh.

Cool

I have a 1999 Ford explorer XLT almost the same as this.

you say you prefer the V8, but it doesn't have the Low Range 4x4, which is only available with the V6.

What was wrong with the second gen? They had the 4.0 v6 and the 4.6 V8, also both unkillable engines

Intact, not cracked. If it has a V8, don't hesitate.

My mom have that kind of car

19 years

I want one..

I like how they front looks. Makes me think of a Buick Roadmaster as a SUV.

the gt40p heads dont do much for performance?! u strike me as a knowledgable person who knows better then to utter such a thing?!!

I remember the explorer v8 that was amazkng

a fuckin sound recorder? nice.

12:26 😘

There’s one in my town with 198,000 miles on it. The guy wants $4900 for it. It appears to be well taken care of. At $4900, do you feel it’s over priced? By the way, it is a year 2000 and a 1 owner.

Is this your car?

I'd give 4k for it nice five star

If this was basically identical to the Explorer, than why would someone buy a Mountaineer over an Explorer?

Does anyone know how change the spark plugs

The 5.0 is a good engine, but mines has a misfire that i cant get rid off

oonly if chevy made a v8 s10 blazer

I had a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer with the 5.0L V8. I hated that thing after it crossed the 100K mile mark. The final straw was when the transmission failed at 115K miles. It really pissed me off considering the low miles. I'm a happy Honda Civic owner now.

I bought my baby boy. At 150k. He's anaconda

As you're touching and demonstrating the quality door panels you can hear the cheap plastic squeaking which was a typical Ford and most other American car sound. While watching this video I can just smell the Aged interior regardless of what condition it's in

dont lie about gm blazers they are plenty around here and last

Wow man you got a lot of information wrong here. Please do research before making a review on vehicles.

You know absolutely nothing about the Explorer/Mountaineer and should do some more research before you make a review on them and it doesn't help that you picked a crappy example to review. It is a V8 SUV it is not meant to drive like a sports car, and it isn't a small vehicle unless you are comparing it to a Hummer.

hopefully, you'll have enough success with uToob to someday afford a $20 clip-on mic.... #amateur