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2009 Mercury Mountaineer
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Review and specifications

2009 Mercury Mountaineer

Mountaineer's 2006 freshening updated interior and exterior styling, but also introduced some minor interior control frustrations. Ride and handling are acceptable, but the vehicle has a stiffer ride and less agility than higher-rated competitors. When compared to its less expensive Ford Explorer relative, the three-row interior is versatile, but few details rationalize its more expensive price.

Market value
$4,013
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began
2006

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,013
Retail value range
$3,350 - $4,375
Original MSRP range
$28,700 - $35,030
Trade-in range
$945 - $1,585

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
194 in
Width
74 in
Height
73 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Weight
5,055 lb
Maximum load
1,275 lb
Towing capacity
7,240 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
2.5 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
28 in
Cargo volume
48 cu ft

Brand context

About Mercury

Until Ford discontinued the brand in 2011, Mercury sat in the middle of the company’s lineup—fancier than Ford but not as luxurious as Lincoln. The brand had its heyday from the 1950s through the 1980s, with cars like the Cougar, Monterey, Montclair, and Turnpike Cruiser still commonplace at classic car shows. Nearly all recent Mercury models were based on Ford counterparts. The Mercury Milan was a gussied-up Ford Fusion and the Mercury Grand Marquis was a more comfortable take on the Ford Crown Victoria. Since the brand has been gone for many years, most Mercury vehicles will lack modern convenience and safety features, and used examples will likely have high mileage.

Vehicle ID: 7381 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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