Specs
Research 1997 Mercury Mountaineer specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
4dr 112" WB
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.3 x 1.02 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.2 x 0.47 |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Brake Type |
Power |
Brake ABS System |
Four-Wheel |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
42.6 |
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
- TBD - |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
41.9 |
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) |
- TBD - |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) |
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) |
38.1 |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) |
73.3 |
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) |
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) |
81.6 |
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
18.5 |
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
95 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
650 |
Engine
Displacement |
5.0L/302 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
211 @ 4600 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
274 @ 3200 |
Engine Order Code |
99P |
Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
Fuel System |
EFI |
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in) |
58.5 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
58.8 |
Height, Overall (in) |
67.5 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
70.2 |
Length, Overall (in) |
188.5 |
Wheelbase (in) |
111.5 |
Liftover Height (in) |
18.0 |
Rear Door Opening Width (in) |
46.9 |
Rear Door Opening Height (in) |
33.7 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
6.7 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
21.0 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
57.1 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
42.4 |
Front Head Room (in) |
39.9 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
51.7 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
37.7 |
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
144.8 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
56.0 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
51.9 |
Second Head Room (in) |
39.3 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
14 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
18 |
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
- TBD - |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
40.4 |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17.0 |
Steering Type |
Power Rack & Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
37.3 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Mercury Mountaineer |
Vehicle Name |
Mercury Mountaineer |
Body Style |
4 Door |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front |
Independent SLA |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Variable-Rate |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Leaf Springs |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
35 |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
35 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.42 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
0.8 |
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code |
T7R |
Spare Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
Rear Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
Front Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
Rear Tire Order Code |
T7R |
Front Tire Order Code |
T7R |
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
3500 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
350 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
6700 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1005 |
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.55 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.84 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD, |
Trans Type |
4 |
Trans Order Code |
44U |
Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.73 |
Clutch Size (in) |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.33 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
2WD Special Purpose |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
4160 |
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7.0 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
15 x - TBD - |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7.0 |
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Material |
- TBD - |