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Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2010): Your Go-To Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


The Mercury Mountaineer was a mid-size luxury SUV produced from 1996 to 2010, offering a more upscale alternative to the Ford Explorer with unique styling and premium features.

From 2002 to 2010, the Mountaineer featured two engine options: a 4.0L SOHC V6 producing 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque, and a more powerful 4.6L SOHC V8 delivering up to 292 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.

Transmission options included a 5-speed or 6-speed automatic, with available all-wheel drive (AWD) for improved traction.

The 2006 redesign introduced a stronger frame and the most powerful V8 in the model's history.

Scroll down to see detailed horsepower and torque data below.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

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Third Generation: 2006-2010

The 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer offered two engine options: a standard 4.0L SOHC V6 producing 210 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and an optional 4.6L SOHC 24-valve V8 delivering 292 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, mated to a new 6-speed automatic.

Drivetrain configurations included 2WD and AWD.

A notable innovation for this generation was the introduction of power-retracting running boards on the Premier trim, a feature derived from the Lincoln Navigator.

2010 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 4.0L SOHC 12-valve engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque across configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2010 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

2009 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 4.0L SOHC 12-valve engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options and utilizes a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2009 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

2008 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 4.0L SOHC 12-valve engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque across its configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2008 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

2007 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The 2007 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 4.0L SOHC 12-valve engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque across its configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2007 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC 12-VALVE | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

2006 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The Mercury Mountaineer features a horsepower range from 210 hp with a 4.0L SOHC SEFI engine to 292 hp with a 4.6L SOHC SEFI engine.

Torque output varies from 254 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine to 300 lb-ft with the 4.6L engine.

Available drivetrains include 2WD and AWD, paired with either a 5-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2006 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Premier SUV 4.6L | V8 | SOHC SEFI | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 292 hp @ 5,750 rpm 300 ft-lbs @ 3,950 rpm
Premier SUV 4.6L | V8 | SOHC SEFI | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 292 hp @ 5,750 rpm 300 ft-lbs @ 3,950 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SEFI | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SEFI | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SEFI | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SEFI | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

Second Generation: 2002-2005

The second-generation Mercury Mountaineer (2002-2005) featured a standard 4.0L SOHC V6 producing 210 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

An optional 4.6L V8 delivering 239 hp replaced the previous 5.0L V8, offering improved power output.

Drivetrain options included rear-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive, or full-time all-wheel drive, with the introduction of a dedicated platform marking a departure from its Ranger-based predecessor.

2005 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 4.0L SOHC SMPI FFV engine, producing a consistent 210 horsepower across configurations.

It generates 254 lb-ft of torque and is available with either a 2WD or AWD drivetrain, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2005 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

2004 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 4.0L (245) SOHC SMPI FFV engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque across configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options and utilizes a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2004 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 4.0L (245) SOHC SMPI FFV engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque across configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options and utilizes a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2003 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Premier SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

2002 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower

The Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 4.0L (245) SOHC SMPI FFV engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque across configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options and utilizes a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2002 Mercury Mountaineer Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
Luxury SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
SUV 4.0L | V6 | (245) SOHC SMPI FFV | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm 254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm
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