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.) |
|
| 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) |
|
| 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 |
|
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
|
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.73 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.33 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| 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 - |
