Used 2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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On its final legs for trade-in ;-(
Robert, Huntington, WV, 04/08/2016
Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I owned the Mariner new in 2006. I had only one problem while it was still under warranty and it was the lift gate door window lock. Around the 148K mark, I had ongoing repairs list. I had the ignition coils on two cylinders go and plus the computer go bad which caused the short. This was two years ago and cost me about 2K. Along the way till now I had exhaust leak, power steering pump replacement, two ball joints and three battery replacements. This weekend, the #1 cylinder was miss-firing and took it to the mechanic for repairs. He found a low pressure reading on the cylinder head and replaced the spark-plugs. He also cleaned the valve heads and it regained compression in the cylinder. Two days later, I get the code for a bad ignition coil on number 4 and a bad computer again. It is now time to say good bye to the beloved Mercury Mariner. I had a great running truck for the last 10 years and it lasted pretty long with the general preventive maintenance schedule. FYI Never got stuck in the snow in Philadelphia.
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Tire noise will drive you crazy
Ariel, 12/12/2006
Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My husband drives an F-150 SuperCrew and it sounds like a quiet luxury vehicle compared to my Mariner. Also, I am disappointed with the lack of illumination on key controls for night driving. Unless you memorize all the controls, you are s.o.l. after dark. I had more illumination on my 10 year old Dodge Caravan.
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Great Small SUV
Happy Owner, 09/12/2010
Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This has been a great little SUV. I used to drive Explorers. Bought this to get better gas millage for a Minneapolis driving. Great in the snow and super reliable. Get rid of the Continental stock tires and it is very quite comfortable to drive. I have had zero problems, but do regular maintenance. Love the radio/6cd player, and leather. Love it Love it Love it. I would recommend to anyone
SUV Lite
Ralph from Delaware, 01/28/2007
Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Quality vehicle with nice features. We replaced a Ford Escape, moving up in amenities with the Mercury. But the full-time 4WD burns gas. We average 15-20 MPG around town, 20-25 MPG on the open road - much worse than the Escape [which allowed us to switch from 4WD to front drive to save gas]. Also the Mariner is noticeably heavier and slower than the Escape with the same engine and transmission. Wish we had opted for the Hybrid! The standard tires are cheap - yielding a rough ride with lots of road noise, contributing to the poor gas mileage, and handling is not the best. Ford could have spent another $50 bucks per tire for Michelins and would have had a much better performing car.
Be Prepared for a Rough Ride
Rough Rider!, 06/29/2010
Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used and was very impressed with the overall style of the the car from first sight. The car runs excellent, sound system meets standards as well. Not very impressed with where the seat warmer buttons are since the passenger seat automatically turns on when someone gets in and the loudness of the car is overwhelming. Takes ALL bumps big or small very hard. There seems to be no give in the suspension or shocks when riding over any thing that disrupts the smoothness in the asphalt. Does not handle water very well either. Likes to hydroplane even in the smallest amount of water. Not recommended for any type of off roading! Also very poor fuel mileage