Powerful Poise.
In the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer, robust power is backed by impressive
poise. A 4.6L 3-valve V-8 engine, available on Mountaineer Premier, supplies
292 hp and 315 lb.-ft. of torque. High-flow ports and dual-equal variable cam
timing help this robust V-8 deliver its impressive performance. Also providing
assistance is the first-in-class available 6-speed automatic transmission,
whose evenly spaced gear ratios make the most of the V-8’s wide powerband.
The standard 4.0L V-6 engine on Mountaineer and Mountaineer Premier is
teamed with a wide-ratio 5-speed automatic transmission. With 210 hp and
254 lb.-ft. of torque, this clean-burning engine even meets strict Ultra Low
Emissions Vehicle II (ULEV II) standards.
Plus, both Mountaineer advanced
engines deliver up to 20 mpg.
Underneath, Mountaineer’s Independent Rear Suspension features a compact,
trailing-arm setup. Together with the front suspension and stiff frame, it helps
deliver a refined ride and excellent handling. You’ll feel connected to the road –
not beat up by it. Heightening that connectivity is Mountaineer’s available
full-time All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system. This intuitive system smartly adapts
to changing road and weather conditions as they occur, instantly transferring
power to the axle with the best grip to help Mountaineer really hold the road.
ULEV II is a rating approved by the California Air Resources Board. Vehicles sold in federally
regulated states meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 2/Bin (5) emissions
standards.
2008 EPA-estimated 14 city/20 hwy. with 4.0L engine on 4x2, 13 city/20 hwy.
with 4.6L engine on 4x2.
