Easy question: 97 Explorer=97 Mountaineer?

[dbell262]

As previously noted, I recently bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. It is in sound mechanical shape, with only 64K miles, but because it sat for a while the interior has some minor mold issues.

However, I just met a guy who has a 97 Explorer that he is parting out, and the interior looks great (plus it's leather, whereas I have cloth).

My question is, are the parts for the Mountaineer and the Explorer interchangeable? I have gotten conflicting answers elsewhere, so I figure you folks would know.

Thanks!

 

[snoranger]

Easy answer: Yes.

You may find some differences in options... Power seats, fog light switch, radio controls on the steering wheel, etc. But for the most part, its all the same.

 

[koda2000]

as stated, other than how optioned, they're are identical... i own 2 of each.

 

[nugrapeman2]

as stated, other than how optioned, they're are identical... i own 2 of each.

You ever posted a pic of all 4 of them together??

 

[koda2000]

You ever posted a pic of all 4 of them together??

i have good pictures, but i'm not and Elite Explorer so i can't post pics. i cycle pics of each as my profile photo ('00 Mountaineer AWD currently). i understand i can use photo bucket, but i haven't figured out how to use it. if you want to PM me i'd be happy to email you some pics of the fleet. -koda

 

[dbell262]

Thanks! I appreciate the responses.

 

[nugrapeman2]

i have good pictures, but i'm not and Elite Explorer so i can't post pics. i cycle pics of each as my profile photo ('00 Mountaineer AWD currently). i understand i can use photo bucket, but i haven't figured out how to use it. if you want to PM me i'd be happy to email you some pics of the fleet. -koda

Hey i just sent you a pm.