2001 Mercury Mountaineer Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	4WD
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel
Production Years for Series :	1997 - 2001
Price :	$29,765
Weight :	4540 lbs \| 2059.309 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	10.1 seconds.

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5000 cc \| 305.1 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Transmission:
4 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	UFI FILTERS USA
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E056000
Summary	CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence	FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO UFI FILTERS USA (PUROLATOR) AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19970513
NHTSA Campaign ID	03V281000
Summary	ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.
Consequence	THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes	FORD RECALL NO. 03S04.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19980616
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V336000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Notes	FORD RECALL NO. 05S28.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19990305
NHTSA Campaign ID	03V280000
Summary	ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
Consequence	THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes	FORD RECALL NO. 03S03.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2001 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$25,850
Avg. Household Income :	$42,350
Avg. Home :	$136,150
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.46
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer? A: The 2001 Mercury Mountaineer has a wheelbase size of 111.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer? A: The 2001 Mercury Mountaineer has a length of 188.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer? A: The 2001 Mercury Mountaineer has a width of 70.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer cost when new?A: The 2001 Mercury Mountaineer had a base price of approximately $29,765 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer? A: The 2001 Mercury Mountaineer was a .

Q: What engine did the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer have? A: The engine powering the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer was a V 8 (5000 cc | 305.1 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 3200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer have? A: The 2001 Mercury Mountaineer had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.