2002 Mercury Mountaineer
VIN: 4M2ZU86EX2ZJ05943
Trim: Base
4.0L NA V6 single overhead cam (SOHC) 12V
For 2002, Ford redesigned the Explorer and Mountaineer. This Mountaineer was new from the ground up, offering even more luxury features than the last generation. Its exterior appearance was very similar to the Mountaineer concept vehicle first unveiled at the 2000Los Angeles Auto Show. This Mountaineer offered features like faux brushed metal trim, rear radio deck, rear ceiling air vents, and a rear-seat TV/DVD player.
Sales sped up drastically with the introduction of this generation, and it was a look ahead at the entire revamp of the Mercury line, to offer more luxurious looks and features. Some design cues found on this Mountaineer, like the waterfall grille and barred taillights, would go on to form Mercury's new signature look, which would appear on all its models.
The "Premier" trim level featured design upgrades such as DVD player, rear ceiling air vents, chrome exhaust tip and roof rack, and body color bumpers.