Model year guide

2002 Mercury mountaineer

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Mercury mountaineer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2002 Mercury mountaineer at a glance

Combined14–16 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Mercury mountaineer MPG & running costs

Combined14–16 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,425
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Mercury mountaineer costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,125
Fuel only$22,125
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2002 Mercury mountaineer trims & engines on record

Engines
4.6L 8-cyl 225 hp

2002 Mercury mountaineer vehicles on record

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2002 Mercury mountaineer — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2002 Mercury mountaineer get?

The 2002 Mercury mountaineer has U.S. EPA estimates of 14–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.