Mercury's full-sized SUV, the Mountaineer, was introduced in April 1996 as an early 1997 model. This car was almost identical to the Ford Expedition.
Year-to-year changes[]
1997[]
The original Mountaineers came with only 4-speed automatic transmission, with either rear (4x2) or 4-wheel drive (4x4).
1998[]
For all Mountaineers, 5-speed automatic transmission became standard.
1999[]
Standard airbags, rear suspension and a warning system were introduced this model year.