Overview & Reviews

The Mercury Mountaineer features a number of significant improvements for 2006. Styling has been updated with a bolder grille treatment, a new tailgate and more attractive taillights. Interior furnishings get an upgrade, too, and additional sound insulation results in a supremely quiet cabin, while a stiffened frame and new shocks provide even better ride and handling characteristics than before. Mercury says it has tweaked the 4.0-liter V6 to cut smog-forming emissions by 74 percent and expects it to achieve ULEV-II status. A new three-valve 4.6-liter V8 replaces last year's two-valve version. With 292 horsepower (up 52 from last year's) and 300 pound-feet of torque, the engine raises the V8 Mountaineer's tow limit to 7,300 pounds and delivers 10-percent better fuel economy. Front-seat side airbags, AdvanceTrac stability control and Roll Stability Control are standard on all Mountaineers and a navigation system and a power-operated third-row seat are new options.

• Excellent ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, strong optional V8, comfortable cabin with user-friendly layout, standard Roll Stability Control.

• Low resale value, lousy fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  Terrible Transmission - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Mark - May 5 - 1:03 am

  Mostly a very nice SUV. Many good qualities. As others have said, the transmission is a major concern and problem. Between 3500 and 8500 miles the transmission began shifting harsh between 1/2 gears. It was so harsh it felt like I was being bumped from behind nearly every time I was about to stop. Now after 21000 miles Ford has yet to find a fix, and refuses to acknowledge that this is a serious problem. Another "fix" is promised in the future, but this usually is a computer program download that solves the problem for a month or two. Be warned and stay clear of this model used or new until Ford can actually fix their new 6 speed electronic transmission.

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  Great Vacation Vehicle - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By John - April 27 - 1:06 pm

  My wife and I bought this vehicle in March 06 with a sign and drive lease deal. We have had no problems at all. We have driven to California and Washington State from Ohio. We had 22 MPG on the highway until we got the the Mountains but overall average 19.5 MPG for the trip. It had good power in the Mountains even as a V6. Kids like the DVD entertainment package however that is the only time we have used it. Excellent vacation vehicle with plenty of storage.

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  06 merc mountaineer - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By haf61 - March 11 - 9:10 am

  Bought my 06 mountaineer after driving most all competetors, including mercedes, acura, and saab, and land rover. Mountaineer outperformed them all and had the largest cargo area, most comfort and inexpensive price.

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  Best New Car Ever - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By pfoxcroft - March 2 - 1:33 pm

  I have owned Mercedes, Bmw, Acura etc. This is the best vehicle I have bought. No problems .Extremely quiet. Magnificent transmission. 21 mpg at 70 mph.Loaded with features . American cars are back. Why pay more for a funny looking more expensive smaller import? Have you driven a ford lately? Do your self a favor.

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  The Best Vehicle America Ever - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Teresa - January 30 - 9:13 am

  We purchased this vehicle when my husband came back from iraq. Our first suv and it is the best. We get great gas mileage it is spacious and very roomy. We were looking for that. We test drove somany suvs and this one drove smoothly. We especially love the heated seat. This is a vehicle america needs to take adavntage of!

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  What a vehicle - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Very Pleased - September 26 - 8:00 pm

  This is an amazing vehicle. Ive had my Mountaineer for about 3 months, and Im always looking for a reason to take it out for a ride. If only gas price was a little cheaper. I feel in complete control when Im in it. I have driven a lot of cars and trucks but I have never driven a vehicle that handles this good.

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  Love this SUV - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jim - September 10 - 5:16 am

  Just picked it up the other day. It is everything they say. The ride, the look, just great. Recommend it to anyone.

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  Montaineer 2006 SUV - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Lou Gayoso - August 3 - 5:30 am

  Love this SUV, which is my first SUV vehicle. I have been a passenger in several luxurious suv;s. this one is special, Mercury has a winnier competing against foriengn suvs; I have driven this suv on highways and city traffic, both of these esperiences were wonderful comfortable rides. I love the handling, especially, the six cylinder which has enough power and gas savings for my taste. Although, gas is an issue these days, the Mountaineeer you can live with and its reults of gas mileage - remember you are driving a truck - that is certainly a surpise and im pleased that i own a Mercury Mountaineer. Linclon vehicles are luxurious an American product you can be proud of. Buy One!!

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  6 speed transmission a problem - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By chris61 - May 15 - 4:36 am

  My wife and I replaced our 1999 Mountaineer with this 2006 Premier 2WD. She really likes her car, and for the most part, I do too. Im not disappointed with the gas mileage, as we knew going in it wasnt going to win any economy championships. My biggest disappointment has been with the six speed transmission. We currently have 25000 miles on it, and it has been back to the dealer for the trans too many times to count. The problem is with the 1/2 upshift and 2/1 downshift. The problem is especially noticeable on the first drive of the day. If you dont come to a complete stop it wont shift all the way to first, then almost "stumbles" until youre into 2nd. They replaced the MTronics last.

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  Surprise - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By mona - February 10 - 3:56 am

  After 2 months of agonizing over which vehicle to buy I finally decided on the Mountaineer. I gave serious consideration to the Toyota 4Runner but overall the Mountaineer won me over. This vehicle has auto lights and a few other things that only the limited 4Runner is equipped with. The 4Runner is also overpriced IMHO. I also had a really hard time getting comfortable in the 4Runner. I always felt like I was facing downward; it was a weird perspective so I finally gave up on it. I love the way this truck rides. Very powerful for a V6 and not as noisy as the 8. Very pleased overall although I do not like the interior door handle, just too awkward to grasp.