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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WOW! - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By monjo - December 11 - 9:23 amWhat a value! This vehicle is beautiful, and feels like youre riding on air. Way underpriced for the amount of safety and security this vehicle has to offer.
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Pleasantly surprised - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By impressed - November 22 - 10:50 amGot 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.
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Best Buy - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By yoleeta howell - August 14 - 9:56 pmI purhased this vehicle after having owned 2 Izusu Rodeos since 1999 and a Trooper for 7 years. None of the vehicles compare with the cost or quality of the Mountaineer. It is powerful, classy and beautiful; it is the best vehicle I have ever owned and consider my money well-spent.
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Educated Buyer - Met all expectations - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By wmagon - May 15 - 11:36 pmAfter researching all of the real SUVs on the market, i.e. ones that can seat 7, fit in your garage, look stylish, be fun to drive, and still pull something reasonable, this and the Explorer are your only vehicles that will meet your needs. I worked for the US automotive industry a few years back, left, bought a Camry, but have since returned to my roots. After a lot of investigation, I was quite impressed with the Mountaineer specifications. Now that I own it, I am confident it was the right decision. My wife feels the same way. Gas mileage, well, youll have to get over that. Do your homework there as well and youll find that its not so bad. Good luck.
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Better than 2005 model - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By Charles Serra - September 16 - 10:56 amI traded a 2005 in on the 2006. The 2006 is a great improvement over the 2005. Even though they look almost the same, the 2006 is a much better SUV than the 2005 in every respect. I am very happy!
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My Third Mountaineer - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By Mike Koszalka - June 30 - 2:03 pmHaving owned a 2001 then 2003 and now a 2006 , I can say that I have NEVER been disappointed in the quality and dependability that FORD MOTORS put into their products. Each of the past vehicles has been a marked improvement over the prior mode. I have never been disappointed. Having owned to Blazers proir to my switch to Ford in 98, I can say hands down that Ford definitely HAS A BETTER IDEA.....The ride the wear ans the maintainance are far superior in a Ford Product.
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Love my Mountaineer - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By Deborah Heckenberger - May 25 - 5:33 amThis is my second Mountaineer (1st was 2003). I love the comfort, handling and roominess. I like the AWD, and my favorite feature is the heated seats, not too hot, not too cold. Only problem was shifting and the recall took care of that. Sorry that they are discontinuing or I would buy a third one in a year or so.
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Love it!!! Love it!!! Love it!!! - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By Jen from Indiana - February 4 - 12:43 pmI traded in my Escape for the Mountaineer and absolutely love it. Wanted something bigger, but not too big and this was a perfect fit. Wasnt planning on getting the fully loaded version and definitely didnt need it, but I noticed a BIG difference between the basic model and this (and didnt have a lot of choices for the good price). This drove much better than the basic model! I read lots of reviews before buying and I would say the petty things that were complained about arent worth deterring you from this vehicle. If you try the Premier, you wont settle for the basic model. The difference is remarkable and worth it! Not really a complain
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Exceeds Expectations - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By gschwartz - November 5 - 11:56 amExceeds expectations in ride, quietness, performance, fuel economy & transmisssion shift quality. 15,000 miles, about 1500 off-road on very rough roads ... NO squeaks or rattles. A world-class SUV bargain.
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Love to drive - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By moe45 - May 24 - 3:46 amThis vehicle is a great step forward for the American car manufacturer. The drive is superb, confort and handling are outstanding. Its very easy to forget you are driving a "truck" as the drive feels like a luxury car. The V8 engine gives you very smooth power throughout all the six gears of the automatic transmission. The rear "power" 6th and 7th passenger seats are comfortable for an average size adult. My wife, 52", loves the adjustable foot pedal which allow her to drive at a safe distance from the steering wheel. The interior is very nicely appointed with a modern clean but yet luxurious look and feel. It all works, no rattles, no squeaks, no interior parts falling off, "great"
