Trim Report

Mercury Mountaineer Premier1998

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$2,995
$3K–$3K
1 listings225,000 avg miles
Premier
From$2,521
12 listings|$3K–$10K

1998 Mercury Mountaineer Premier Pricing

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Where to Find Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Location data for all 1998 Mercury Mountaineer trims combined

14States

If you're near Minnesota, you're in luck: 17% of listings are there. But with 14 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mercury Mountaineer Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1998 Mercury Mountaineer trims

High Concern

With 0 recalls and 262 complaints, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
262
Complaints
22
Crashes
24
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1998 Mercury Mountaineer's biggest weak point? TIRES. It leads 262 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Tires102
02Vehicle Speed Control33
03Electrical System16
04Engine And Engine Cooling14
05Seats12
262 total across 1 model years (1998–1998)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mercury Mountaineer Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1998 Mercury Mountaineer trims

14–16mpg combined
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12-14city
·
17-18hwy
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$4,200-$4,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer ranges from 14 to 16 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Mountaineer 2WD - Automatic 5-spd
16mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
14 city18 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Mountaineer 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
15mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
14 city18 hwy~$4,500/yr-1/10 Poor
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)

Premier Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer Premier

How does the Premier compare to other Mercury Mountaineer trims?

with 12 listings tracked, the Premier sits in a specific spot in the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1998 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. The 1998 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Mercury Mountaineer Premier?

The best model year for the Mercury Mountaineer Premier comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Mercury Mountaineer overview.

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