Trim Report

Mercury Mountaineer Premier1997

Includes:MOUNTA|Premier
$2,521
Starting From
12
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 12 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,521
Max $9,995
From $2,521
Fresh

Premier Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,700
$4K–$4K
1 listings175,000 avg miles
Premier
From$2,521
12 listings|$3K–$10K

1997 Mercury Mountaineer Premier Pricing

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Where to Find Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Location data for all 1997 Mercury Mountaineer trims combined

14States

Minnesota has the most inventory at 17%, with options spread across 14 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Mercury Mountaineer Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 Mercury Mountaineer trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 369 complaints for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
369
Complaints
42
Crashes
10
Fires
Recall Findings
97V1370001997-19-08
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED.

THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET MAY NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 369 issues reported over 1 model years, tires problems are the most common for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Tires160
02Vehicle Speed Control43
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic30
04Engine And Engine Cooling15
05Electrical System14
369 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mercury Mountaineer Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 Mercury Mountaineer trims

14mpg combined
·
12city
·
17hwy
·
$4,800/yr

The 1997 Mercury Mountaineer is rated at 14 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim
Mountaineer 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
12 city17 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Mountaineer 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
12 city17 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Premier Worth It?

Common questions about the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Premier

How does the Premier compare to other Mercury Mountaineer trims?

Every Mercury Mountaineer trim targets a different buyer. The 1997 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Premier?

The Premier shares its core mechanicals with other Mercury Mountaineer trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for tires issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 1997 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Mercury Mountaineer Premier?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Mercury Mountaineer Premier year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Mercury Mountaineer overview compares all years side by side.

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