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Ford Explorer vs Mercury Mountaineer

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Ford Explorer

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2010 Mercury Mountaineer

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Overview

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AMercury MountaineerBase
Selected trimActive 100ABase
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272010

Pricing & market

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AMercury MountaineerBase
MSRP$38,465$29,480 (best)
Lowest listing price$11,345 (best)—
Median listing price$45,871 (best)—
Highest listing price$64,269 (best)—
For sale now38 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AMercury MountaineerBase
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)16 MPG
City MPG20 MPG (best)14 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank17.9 gal22.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AMercury MountaineerBase
Horsepower300 hp (best)210 hp
Torque310 lb-ft (best)254 lb-ft
Engine size2.3 L4 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AMercury MountaineerBase
Seating6 seats (best)5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume85.8 cu ft85.8 cu ft
Towing capacity5,300 lbs5,305 lbs (best)
Payload—1,440 lbs (best)
Curb weight—4,525 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase119.1 in (best)113.7 in
Length198.8 in (best)193.5 in
Width78.9 in (best)73.7 in
Height69.9 in71.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecFord ExplorerActive 100AMercury MountaineerBase
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)11

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord ExplorerMercury Mountaineer
1

Active 100A

$38,465 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$29,480 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Active 100A

$40,465 MSRP

Base

$31,800 MSRP

3

Active 200A

$40,400 MSRP

Premier

$34,860 MSRP

4

Active 200A

$42,400 MSRP

Premier

$37,180 MSRP

5

ST-Line

$44,200 MSRP

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6

ST-Line

$46,200 MSRP

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7

Tremor

$49,200 MSRP

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8

Tremor

$56,460 MSRP

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9

Platinum

$50,660 MSRP

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10

Platinum

$52,660 MSRP

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11

ST

$53,660 MSRP

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12

ST

$55,660 MSRP

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Ford Explorer vs Mercury Mountaineer FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford Explorer vs 2010 Mercury Mountaineer on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer starts lower at $29,480. Live Ford Explorer listings start at $11,345.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,480).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,600).