2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD towing capacity

The 2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 5,550 lb (mid-size SUV / pickup territory).

The table below lists every trim of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer AWD with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2001

The 2001 Mercury Mountaineer AWD carried a maximum tow rating of 6,560 lb. The 2002 model is rated 1,010 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer AWD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2002 Mercury models

The rest of Mercury's 2002 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Notes

• Requires trailer towing package, 3.73:1 axle ratio, weight-distributing hitch when towing more than 4000 pounds.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.