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2005 Mercury Mountaineer FFV 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.
The Mercury Mountaineer is a mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was sold by Mercury from 1996 until 2010. The first Mercury SUV, the Mountaineer was a divisional counterpart of the Ford Explorer, marketed above it and between the Lincoln Aviator.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 592 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
113 complaints filed by owners for this model year (9 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer FFV 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer FFV 2WD reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer FFV 2WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer FFV 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer FFV 2WD?
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer FFV 2WD, most often about: Structure, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.