According to the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide :
For the 5.0 liter / 302 cubic inch V8 engine :
With engine oil filter change :
( 5.0 U.S. quarts / 4.7 liters of 5W-30 engine oil )
The only engine available in the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer was the 5.0 liter ( 302 cubic inch ) V8 and with engine oil filter change it took ( 5 quarts / 4.7 liters of engine oil )
Oil pan.
how to change spark plugs on a 97 mercury mountaineer
SAE 5 W 30 - certified for gasoline engines
Where is the spare tire
you need to change your thermostat
According to the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer owners manual : Your 4R70W automatic transmission takes ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) * the type that is used should be engraved into your automatic transmission fluid level dipstick *
Try replacing the upstream O2 sensor
On a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer : The fuel pump shut off switch ( inertia switch ) is in the front passenger footwell , by ( or behind ) the kick panel
On a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer ( V6 and V8 ) Bank 2 is the drivers side of the engine
bearning on front breaks burn out
The electric fuel pump is inside the fuel tank