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SUVs Mercury Mountaineer 2003 Mountaineer Premier OPINIONS Wanted
7 messages, Last post on Sep 28, 2007 at 8:15 AM
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| Im very familiar with explorers, had a 1994 sport, which was great, had a 96 E.B. v6, trans sensor went bad around 65k, and then a 98 E.B. v8, trans went around 65k, traded it in. Now im looking to get a 2003 Mountaineer Premier, used, 78k, fully loaded. Car fax looks good; truck looks great. I read the reviews for the 2002 which is a lot of trans problems, but for 2003 there are alot of great reviews for everything... Anyone have any opinions on this purchase??? Thanks in advance. | |
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Replying to: klassy (Mar 01, 2007 6:59 am) I'm surprised your other Explorers lost their transmissions so regularly. I had a 94 Eddie Bauer, and the transmission was still going strong at 140,000, serviced very regularly, of course.
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Replying to: nvbanker (Mar 04, 2007 7:25 pm)
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Replying to: klassy (Mar 05, 2007 6:18 am) |
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Replying to: klassy (Mar 01, 2007 6:59 am) Also, was a real headache replacing the OEM brand tires. I only got 23000 on the OEM tires, so I wasn't going to replace with the same thing. Went with one brand and had to return within the 30 days satisfaction warranty, great handling but vehicle front end would vibrate at 45+mph. Settled on the Good Year Fortera Silent Armor finally... better handling than the OEM tires, not fantastic in the snow but ok, a little side wallow going very slow over bumps, but better mileage than OEM and very comfortable ride and holds corners well. Oh, I had a 96 Ford Explorer XLT V8 also until about 2 weeks ago with 114,000 miles on it. No major problems with it. Changed oil every 3500 miles and religiously followed mfg. maintenance schedule as I do with all my vehicles.
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Replying to: 03mercowner (Mar 21, 2007 8:15 am) and your tires. go to an only tire outlet like discount tire. they will for sure let you know what needs to be on your suv. be sure to realize that many people put tires on that do not suite the drive on many vehicles. fyi. take all your concers to a high end selling dealer. get a service manger or finance manger... |
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Replying to: klassy (Mar 01, 2007 6:59 am) I purchased a 2003 Mountaineer with 4.0 litre in 2004 with 18K miles. It was a dealer/program car. I only have 45K on it now. I had to have the OEM tires all replaced by 25K miles. Maybe they were old to begin with and just dry-rotted as my dealer claimed. At about 35K miles I had wheel bearings on right side replaced. At the same time I had front brakes and the right front transaxle repaired. That was an expensive trip to the dealer. Now, I hear noise from the left front (transaxle). Besides these issues, this has been a great vehicle. Very functional and comfortable, all switch gear works fine, seats fold well and provide volume to haul, nice riding and handling (All Wheel drive). Need to remember to rotate tires often with AWD. Wish I had a better towing capability. It is only 3300 lbs. with the 4.0 engine and final gear ratio. No problems with the engine or transmission. This is really my wife's vehicle and she would not give it up for anything other than a newer Mountaineer. |
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