2007 Mountaineer Premier AWD

[BlackLead]

Hi, all,

Plans are to go take a look at the subject vehicle to replace a much-despised mini-van. I am not familiar at all with all-wheel drive. I've read thru other threads of folks asking for advice about what to look for in this generation, but is there anything in particular I should be looking for concerning AWD? Considering how much I despise front-wheel drive vehicles, am I setting myself up for further frustration? I certainly don't need an AWD vehicle, but this one meets all the other criteria, and they are few and far between around here.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Flag Gibby]

Depending on whether it has the V6 or the V8 engine it will really just be a 4x4 with an automatically engaging front driveline (V8 setup) or it will be a true AWD with an approximately 40/60 power distribution between the front and rear (V6 setup). Either way it will not drive like the newer unibody platforms with FWD.

 

[WaltZ]

I have the 06 Premier.

Other than the $5000 in repair costs over the past 3 years, I love it. The repairs were the common one's found on these forums (plugs, headers/header bolts, 3rd row seats, wheel bearings, etc, etc), all covered by an aftermarket warranty. Word of advice - if the dealer offers an aftermarket warrant, BUY IT!!

Throw a set of Firestone Destinations on it and it's unstoppable in the snow.

 

[banditxp]

I have the 06 Premier.

Other than the $5000 in repair costs over the past 3 years, I love it. The repairs were the common one's found on these forums (plugs, headers/header bolts, 3rd row seats, wheel bearings, etc, etc), all covered by an aftermarket warranty. Word of advice - if the dealer offers an aftermarket warrant, BUY IT!!

Throw a set of Firestone Destinations on it and it's unstoppable in the snow.

yup but make sure if you drive a lot the miles got high enough. when i got my ford ESP plan i got only 3 years but i did 60K miles so it lasted 119K miles. so far it covered a bad Alt and axle seal. yea not getting my moneys worth yet but over the next 4K miles i have left im trying to find anything else to be fixed but i guess i have a good explorer lol.