84FLH
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- 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
Hey all;
Would like to hear opinions on what year 3rd gen is best and what year(s) to avoid. I know this is 2nd gen forum. My 2000 Mounty is 2nd gen and some guys here have helped me with questions before. I figure those guys and the others here know more than I ever will about 1, 2, 3 Gen; so I'm putting my question out there for your knowledge and experience.
The 3nd gen forum on this board noted transmission and rear diff troubles are common to 2005 model year. That's the kind of info I'm looking for.
Don't want anything to do with TB suspension. I understand 2002 year has coil overs up front. +1 for 2002 year.
Want to stick with 4.0 SOHC for the gas mileage. My Mounty gets 20 highway, 16.5 city. +1 for 4.0 SOHC.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Would like to hear opinions on what year 3rd gen is best and what year(s) to avoid. I know this is 2nd gen forum. My 2000 Mounty is 2nd gen and some guys here have helped me with questions before. I figure those guys and the others here know more than I ever will about 1, 2, 3 Gen; so I'm putting my question out there for your knowledge and experience.
The 3nd gen forum on this board noted transmission and rear diff troubles are common to 2005 model year. That's the kind of info I'm looking for.
Don't want anything to do with TB suspension. I understand 2002 year has coil overs up front. +1 for 2002 year.
Want to stick with 4.0 SOHC for the gas mileage. My Mounty gets 20 highway, 16.5 city. +1 for 4.0 SOHC.
Look forward to hearing from you.