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2002 Mercury Mountaineer - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Dimension Specs
Accomodations
Wheels and Tires

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Powertrain/Chassis

2002 Mercury Mountaineer

Drivetrain Layout

Rear- or four-wheel drive

Engine Type

4.0L V-6

4.6L V-8

Valvetrain

SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Bore/Stroke (in.)

3.95 x 3.32

3.55 x 3.54

Displacement cu. in. (cc)

245 (4016)

281 (4606)

Compression Ratio

9.7:1

9.3:1

Horsepower @ rpm

210 @ 5100

232 @4750

Torque (lb. Ft.) @ rpm

254 @3700

291 @ 3450

Recommended Fuel

87 octane minimum

Fuel System

Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection (SEFI)

Oil Capacity with filter

5 quarts

6 quarts

Transmission

5-speed automatic overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st

3.25:1

2nd

2.44:1

3rd

1.55:1

4th

1.00:1

5th

0.75:1

Reverse

3.07:1

Converter

2.20:1

Body Style

4-door

EPA Class

SUV

Curb Weight (4x2/4x4)

4200/4430

Suspension - Front (4x2/4x4)

Independent unequal-length control arms, coil springs over shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Steering Type
Ratio

Power rack-and-pinion
17.0:1

Brakes-front
Outside Rotor Diam (in.)
Inside Diam. (in.)
Total Swept Area (sq. in).

Front disc with four-wheel ABS
12.01
7.95
234.60

Brakes-rear
Drum Size
Total Swept Area (sq. in).

Rear disc with four-wheel ABS
11.85
7.95
170.80

Wheels

16-inch 5-bolt

Largest Tires Available

P245/70R16


Dimensions and Capacities
Exterior

Wheelbase

113.7

Overall Length

190.7

Overall Height (4x2/4x4)

71.9

Overall Width (Max.)

72.1

Between Wheelwells

45.3

Driver's seat to rear @ belt

75.5

Interior

Seating Capacity

5 standard, 7 optional

Legroom - front

42.4

Legroom - middle

37.2

Legroom - rear

34.8

Shoulder Room - front

59.1

Shoulder Room - middle

52.4

Shoulder Room - rear

58.9

Hip Room - front

55.0

Hip Room - middle

45.4

Hip Room - rear

54.3

Head Room - front

39.9

Head Room - middle

38.9

Head Room - rear

39.0

Capacities

Fuel Capacity (gal.)

22.5

Cargo Capacity (cu.ft.) behind 1st/2nd/3rd row seats

81.3/TBD/TBD

Clearances

Ground Clearance

8.5

Approach Angle

31.0

Ramp Breakover

18.2

Departure Angle

23.6

Turning Diameter

Curb-to-Curb

36.75

Wall-to-Wall

38.39

Consumer Info

Assembly Plant

Louisville, Kentucky

Basic Warranty

3 years/36,000 mile

Powertrain Warranty

3 years/36,000 mile

Roadside Assist

3 years/36,000 mile

Airbags

Driver and Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SRS), optional side curtain airbags with rollover sensors

(1) Based on official MVMS passenger vehicle specifications. Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.


Maximum Loaded Trailer Weights (lbs.)

Engine

Axle Ratio

GCWR (lbs.)

4x2

AWD

4.0L V-6

3.73

TBD

5,700

5,460

4.6L V-8

3.73

TBD

7,300

7,060