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Transmission Probs--Beware
Mrs. C, 05/12/2009
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After having owned my 06 Mountaineer with all the extras for a year--this is what has happened. Been in the shop three times now for the transmission slips--they keep changing the computer settings (so they say). Had to have master cylinder replaced at 10,000 miles (Ford cannot answer why it went bad). Now the motor has gone on the running boards. Yes, they are all warrantied problems--but a pain in the butt to get to the service center all the time.
Terrible SUV
michelle, 08/16/2008
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought an 06 Premier V8 new. What a waste of 30K. It is beautiful but has been nothing but trouble. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS and has had to be serviced once a quarter since I bought it. Ford has tried several different "computer calibrations" to fix it to no avail. Also motor on 3rd row seat went out even though we leave it down 99% of the time. Also, only gets 14 mpg, 17 HWY AT BEST. Seats are uncomfortable over 100 mile trips. Door handles are ridiculous & doors must be slammed to shut. I can't believe I traded in my Lexus on this clunker. Do yourself a favor and do not buy this car.
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Pleasantly surprised
impressed, 11/03/2005
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4dr SUV AWD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got my Mountaineer last weekend. Loved almost everything about it - the very quiet interior, the ride and handling, and the power. Had owned a 2003 Explorer and thought the redesigned rear suspension was going to spoil an already good thing. I was pleasantly surprised. My only complaint is the interior door pull handle. The location is very awkward and an afterthought.
Great, functional SUV
GLS, 03/02/2006
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Mountaineer (1997, 2004) and it keeps getting better. New ride is much smoother and quieter. New steering wheel design very comfortable. Turning radius seems better. Glad the heated seat control was moved to the console.Great size for times when you need the extra seating. Like the split 3rd row seat. Overall good value compared to other SUV's on the market.
2006 Mountaineer Needs human engineering
George Houchens, 03/11/2006
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle except for interior. Dash and doors need redesign with attention to human engineering and style. Door handles are very inconvenient (too low and far forward), Seat belt needs to be longer for easy hookup (I am a big guy), and heater controls need to be located higher above radio so I can use them without taking eyes off the road. Center console shifter is ugly! Square seats look blocky, and interior metal trim looks cheap. Rear fold down seats leave too many holes for things to fall into when hauling cargo. Vehicle interior is NOT an improvement over 2003 Mountaineer. My wife agrees. Otherwise, car has great ride, very quiet, handles well. Outside styling great.