The best place to find a used Mercury Mountaineer is to check with the local garages and auction dealers in Syracuse, NY. They are bound to have the ideal vehicle for you.
In a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer : ( 4R70W )
According to the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
According to the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid , meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
According to the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( 2.64 pints / 1.25 liters ) is used in the transfer case of a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
DOT 3 brake fluid
On your 1997 Mercury Mountaineer : Open the rear doors from the outside and on the end of the doors near the latch you will see a small lever that is used to select child locks on or off
( 4R70W ) automatic transmission is used on the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 L - V8 all wheel drive
I bought a used 2003 Mountaineer in November come to find out that the AC doesn't work. I have added freon but still blows hot air. I bought a rebuilt AC compressor off Ebay and will have it installed soon.
THE REFRIDGERANT USED IN A 98 MOUNTAINEER IS 134A. THAT INFO IS ON A STICKER UNDER THE HOOD THAT TELLS TYPE AND CHARGING CAPACITY.
You can find used Mini Coopers in the Syracuse, NY area through Autotrader or CarGurus. You can also find them by looking for them at used car lots in the area.
I have a 2002 Mercury mountaineer, took it to the ford/Mercury dealer, They said there is a valve inside of it and this is why i can put gas in it. $1200 to replace. I guess I need to find a used tank for $100 and do it my self.