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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  Love it - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By my first - March 12 - 12:06 pm

  had it almost a year. love it so far. no complaint other than gas guzler. but hay its a SUV! what do you expect 50 miles a gallon

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  Great, functional SUV - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By GLS - January 10 - 9:46 pm

  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 SUVs on the market.

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  Amazing SUV to own - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Chase Stratus - October 23 - 7:03 am

  I have purchased my 06 mountaineer luxury package with 173k and its been 3 months now and so far my driving experience with this vehicle has been nothing but smooth and comfortable. Yes i have had a few things done to make necessary repairs to drive shaft and a set of tires, but besides that the repair bill was not that high. i have gone Thousands of miles so far and has never broken down on me or my family. Kids love the rear seats, but will not recommend an adult sitting back there. it can be done but the head room will not be sufficient for someone over 5 ft tall. Starts every time, attractive and my favorite is that its really smooth driving. surprisingly, not much road noise, but you do hear some.

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  Luxurious SUV with Manners - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Jay - October 20 - 10:46 pm

  This is my first Mercury Mountaineer and I am very happy with the vehicle. It is a luxurious SUV that can be purchased at a very good price. The layout of the console is nice and very attractive. I really like the more refined looks of the detailing on the Mountaineer when compared to other SUVs. For an SUV the vehicle rides smoothly down the road. The engine performance of the V6 is adequate, and the transmission is smooth. Mercury really has a winner!!!

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  The 06 Mountaineer - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Wolfmann - October 4 - 9:46 am

  The vehicle I purchased lacked only one thing as far as my needs where concerned, daytime running lamps. Other than that the car is fun to drive, sure footed on wet pavement. Responsive 4.6L from the 4.0L in the 02 version. In upstate NY on RT 17 theres a hill 5 miles long and goes up about 2700 ft, no problem the 06 doesnt shift out of O/D to maintain 64 - 67 mph with cruise control on. Im 6-2" and driver and shotgun are very comfortable, 2nd row probably ok for 5-9"s , 3rd row kids only. The rear area HVAC is great for cooling down the car and holding it cool on hot days. The 6cd w/satelite radio has great sound. Its a car you get into n say this is the way they should have done it.

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  Great SUV - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By mfc7 - June 9 - 10:19 am

  I was not sure about getting my Mountaineer las year with all the missinformation out there. I just wanted tp let everyone know, it is not true. My SUV even had a savage title and has been GREAT, it is an awsome vehicle and you wont believe how much space, comfort and how reliable it is in the weather conditions I live in.

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  I Love it - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By cAROL aNN gRATTA - December 22 - 11:46 pm

  This is the second Mountaineer Ive owned and this one is even nicer than the first. It rides so smoothly and quietly that I forget Im in a truck. The interior is very nice and comfortable. My only complaints is that it doesnt have a standard garage door opener button, and the door grips are too low and in an awkward spot.

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  TSB 08-24-4 fixed transmission bump - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By JS - August 24 - 7:00 am

  Initially had bad shifting problem when coming to a stop and felt a horrendous bump from behind when it shifted from 2nd to 1st gear - as described from several other reviews. Ford Has a TSB 08-24-4 for reprogramming the transmission that they performed for free at the dealer I purchased from. Bought used with 56K with Ford Premium Care 48k mile warranty. The funnest vehicle I have ever owned now that trans is smoothed out. This is a issue that took Ford 2 years to get a final fix. This covers 2006-2008 Mercury Mountaineers, Ford Explorers and Sport Tracs with the 4.6 V8 6R60 transmissions. TSB 08-24-4 is the updated fix for the transmission bump that occurs when stopping. Google it.

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  Great Mariner - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By Paul J Foxcroft - April 14 - 11:26 am

  Loaded with more features than my Mercedes. Only one minor problem in 32,000 miles. Get over 22 mpg on highway. Best trip was 25.5 mpg with wind behind from Fort Davis to San Angelo. Very quiet and smooth. This vehicle has fully restored my faith in American vehicles. Can hardly wait for the MKS with the turbo engine to replace the Mercedes.

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  My 4th one - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  By 4th one - November 21 - 7:56 pm

  This is my 4th Mountaineer all purchased new. 97/02/04 and my current 06. No problems with the first 3 whatsoever. Unfortunatly the 06 has had trany problems from day one. 30,000 miles on it as of today and the trany probley remains. Hard down shifts 2/1, almost like being rearended every time. Dealor and factory rep say this is normal. I find it totally unacceptable. Must be in the design. Other than the trans probs,and the ridiculous design of the inside door handles, I could not be happier.