The 2007 Mountaineer provides a nice middle ground between the Ford Explorer and the Lincoln Navigator. It's a fine option for the family who enjoys the finer things but may not have the budget or desire for the rather blingy Lincoln Navigator. 2006 marked the start of this current generation, so there aren't many immediately noticeable changes this year. Most changes pertain to the lists of standard and available equipment. For instance, the Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags are now standard, and a heated windshield and larger-screen Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment System are now available. Other standard features are dual-zone auto climate control, power heated side mirrors, a vehicle message center, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with auxiliary controls for cruise, climate, and audio. Available options packages include the Quad Seats Package (adds head restraints and center console to second row), the upgraded (Class III/IV) Trailer Tow Package, and the self-explanatory Navigation and Moonroof Package (not available base model). Crash-test results are excellent, with the NHTSA awarding the Mountaineer a full 5 stars in all but the Rollover Test, in which it scored a mediocre 3. In the IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test, the vehicle received highest-level rankings across the board.
The '07 Mountaineer is available in a base V6 trim, a Premier V6 trim, and a Premier V8 trim, each with or without All-Wheel Drive. There are three new exterior colors for this year, bringing the total to eight, as well as four leather choices and two cloth choices.