Overview & Reviews

All 2009 Mercury Mariner models are equipped with a new six-speed automatic transmission. The base four-cylinder engine gets a bump in displacement, power and fuel efficiency, while the optional V6 gains a useful 40 horsepower. Additionally, Ford's Sync multimedia integration system is now available, the suspension is tweaked for an improved ride and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls are standard across the board. A new Premier I4 trim level rounds out the changes for 2009.

• Comfortable interior, decent performance and fuel economy, full array of standard safety features.

• Poor braking from outdated front disc/rear drum setup, hard-to-fold rear seat.

User Reviews:

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  Love it, and so does my wife! - 2009 Mercury Mariner
  By LaddDez - April 20 - 11:50 pm

  I did a lot of research including Edmunds before buying. Was looking for the hybrid, but decided on the 4 cyl. premier version. The price difference will never be made up in gas cost. Ride is excellent, quality great, and I like the new low roll resistant Michelin tires this year. And I got a good deal in addition to the $1500 rebate. Great comfortable replacement for our Town and Country with plenty of storage space, and the back seats fold absolutely flat. Great for the dog! Buy this car and you will not be sorry.

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  I got more than I had expected. - 2009 Mercury Mariner
  By RLDA - September 26 - 7:23 am

  Took her on a 3000 mile vacation. MPG exceeded the sticker--plenty of room-- and best of all, My wife (who has arthritis) was comfortable the whole time. Nice interior, a little noisy on start up, but a great overall experience. I wanted to buy a non- bankrupt American car (I own two BMWs). Ford is going to score on this type of performance.

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  Its a looker!!! - 2009 Mercury Mariner
  By Shirley - October 1 - 2:40 pm

  In May I purchased my first Mariner and I have to say I love driving it! I read the Editors Review on this vehicle before buying and Im happy that I was able to overlook the rather negative review. Its interesting to me that so many people continue to check out my vehicle especially when some of them are driving BMW and Lexus. Not bad for a vehicle with a "nine-year-old platform". The Mariner is very easy to handle and has all the features that I was looking for. My 12 yr old daughter and her friends love riding in it at night for the ambient lighting. My only negative would be the silver coating around the radio controls, gear shift and door handles. It may be hard to keep looking nice.

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  Awesome SUV! Sync is great! - 2009 Mercury Mariner
  By owensry - September 27 - 12:00 pm

  I love the 2009 Mariner. The Sync system is great, along with the leather heated seats, and the black on black colors. The handling is great, has lots of power on the new 240HP V6 engine, along with great fuel economy. I recommend everyone to go for the V6 engine instead of the I4. Has more horsepower and isnt much less of a fuel difference.

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  Mileage/Sync - 2009 Mercury Mariner
  By Michael - June 25 - 8:36 am

  I have driven this vehicle for 2 months and I am very happy with the MPG. I am getting 25 mpg in the city and got 29.5 on my one highway trip. These figures exceed the numbers on the window sticker. Those who worry about performance, you need not. For a four cylinder it is snappy. I think the 6 speed transmission helps .