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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Starting MSRP
$38,680
$29,480
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
Not available
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Not available
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Gas V6
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
300 hp
210 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
7
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 5500
210 @ 5100
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 3500
254 @ 3700
Displacement
2.3 L/140
4.0L/245
Transmission Options
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
12.2 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Spare Tire Size
N/A
P235/65R18
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
18 x -TBD- in
Front Tire Size
P255/65HR18
P235/65R18
Rear Tire Size
P255/65HR18
P235/65R18
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
18 x -TBD- in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
w/Coil Springs

Steering

Steering comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
19
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
37 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Variable Assist Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
48 in
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
74 in
Second Hip Room
59 in
56 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
37 in
Wheelbase
119 in
114 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
50 in
N/A
Track Width, Front
67 in
61 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
33 in
N/A
Length, Overall
199 in
194 in
Front Head Room
41 in
40 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
16 ft³
Not Available ft³
Second Head Room
41 in
39 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
59 in
Height, Overall
70 in
73 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Third Shoulder Room
55 in
Not Available in
Front Hip Room
59 in
55 in
Third Leg Room
32 in
Not Available in
Liftover Height
33 in
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
6
5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
65 in
N/A
Passenger Volume
153 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
46 ft³
45 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
21 in
N/A
Trunk Volume
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
84 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
62 in
59 in
Third Hip Room
41 in
Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
86 ft³
Third Head Room
39 in
Not Available in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Base Curb Weight
4,344 lbs
4,525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
525 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
23 gal
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Not available
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Not available
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Not available
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,000 lbs
Not available
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Not available
Curb Weight
N/A
Not available

Safety

Safety comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
121
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
650

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2027 Ford Explorer2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
11.9 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
12.0 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Pwr

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2027 Ford Explorer is more reliable than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2027 Explorer versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2010 Mountaineer.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2027 Ford Explorer is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer with 24 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is cheaper than the 2027 Ford Explorer with a $29,480 starting MSRP versus a $38,680 starting MSRP.

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