2005 Mercury Mariner Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerful V6, large cargo capacity, comfortable and stylish interior, carlike handling.
Cons
- Faux wood trim is unconvincing, fuel-thirsty V6.
What’s new
The Mariner, based on the successful Ford Escape, is new for 2005.
Edmunds says
Put a Ford Escape in a Mercury outfit and what do you get? An excellent small SUV in pretty dapper digs.
For sale nearby
10 listings
- $2,495
- 189,869 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- Redwood Auto Sales (157 mi away)
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Located in Redwood Falls, MN
2005 MERCURY MARINER 3.0-V6-AUTO/ AWD FOR SALE: CLEAN, CHEAP, USED, PRE-OWNED, LIKE NEW, FAIR, GOOD, GREAT, AFFORDABLE, USED AUTO DEALER!! USED CAR LO...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 4M2YU57165DJ04893
Stock: 12132
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-14-2024 - 159,906 miles
- Frame damage reported, 6 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 16 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Leudys Used Cars (504 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Kansas City, MO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4M2YU57145DJ03466
Stock: J03466
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-05-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$188/mo for Mariner Convenience
Mariner Convenience
vs
$166/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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Mercury Mariner Owner Reviews
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Love my daily driver w/180K+
4.75 out of 5 starsspchambers03, 01/08/2012
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
we bought this feb. 06 with 7,000 miles on it, and started putting around 12k a year. strating in 08, new job, i started putting around 45-50K miles a year!(any and every weather condition you can throw at it, from bumper to bumper in the heat, to 18-30inch snow storms, and brutal -0 cold, and any type of road conditions, from interstate driving, to farm/logging roads, to putting … the
GREAT AWD system to use and foraging my own roads!) I currently have 182k miles and running strong, i religiously change my 5w-20 (summer months, 10w-30 winter months) Pennzoil SYNTHETIC oil every 5k miles, and FRAM extra tough filter every 10k miles. aswell as my fuel filter every 20k miles! plugs and wires
Most Reliable Car Yet!
5 out of 5 starsshane52sk, 08/02/2011
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
I have owned this car for 3 years and I can't say enough about it. I have had very few minor problems and absolutely no major problems. I am the second owner and I've had it since it had 44,000 miles. It now has 110,000. No Problems! The car drives great and I average 25mpg city driving. The car has good pick up for a 4cyl SUV. It's very comfortable and is fun and easy to drive. I have … received nothing but compliments since I have owned it. If you want a vehicle that is reliable; impressive; and wows others...This is absolutely one to look at!
Extremely Reliable Small SUV
5 out of 5 starsBill Reichert, 09/27/2018
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Bought this vehicle brand new in November 04 when it was first available and special ordered with every option except a sunroof. I have been very pleased with everything this vehicle has to offer. It had a very loud road noise at the beginning but that was because of the OEM Continental tires that it came with. I have since only had Michelin tires and that made it much quieter. It has a … very good 4WD system and does very well in the snow. I now have 136,000 miles on this vehicle and the only problem it ever had was the passenger seat heater module quit working but was repaired under warranty.
Update: 3/31/2020 I still have this vehicle and everything is still doing well. I have not had any issues and I am glad that I still own it. Mileage is 137,000.
Update: 3/31/2022 Still blessed to own this SUV. Vehicle is running fine, especially;;y with a new set of Michelin tires Defender T and H white letter 235 70R 16. No major issues. Mileage is 141,500.
My experience with the Mariner
4.13 out of 5 starsKara, 08/15/2008
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
I purchased this vehicle because I wanted an SUV with decent gas mileage. I really like my Mariner, but have had a few problems with it. When I bought it, at 28K miles it still had its warranty in effect. Good thing because even though I test drove it, I hadn't noticed that there was a probem with its overdrive. I had it repaired under warranty, but soon after more problems with the … trans surfaced. I had to take it back 5 months later because it was hesitating & loosing power when driving up steep hills. The entire trans had to be replaced. It has been a few months & I am noticing a clunk going into 2nd when I let off the gas. I am worried it is going bad again, the warranty is now expired.
2005 Mariner Highlights
Convenience
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,425 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $188/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 29.3 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Mariner include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintAcceptable
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