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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Nice ride - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By domwestbury - July 14 - 11:50 amWe owned a 2003 explorer and never had a problem over the 60,000 miles we drove it for. Never let us down. As a result of this we decided to stay in the ford family. We priced the explorer loaded and the mercury mountaineer loaded. Much to our suprise the truck was about $2,000 less. It was a no brainer we went with the mountaineer. Overall the truck is quite an improvement over the 03 explorer, rides great, more comfortable, just nice all around. The only draw back is the fuel mileage. It could be better. With the explorer we got spoiled after I changed the fluids to full synthetic. With the explorer we got about 15 town, 23 highway. the Merc gets 11 town 18 highway.
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Watch Out - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By Patrick - June 16 - 7:00 pmI can say that I do like my new Mountaneer, but be warned have the dealership check out the instrument cluster before you leave. I bought mine with 23 miles on it, two days later it was in the shop having a new instrument cluster put in. Even having the new instrament cluster put in, they still had problems with it and it still sits there now after 4 days! Hopefully this will be the only problem I will have as I have always had good luck with Ford products.
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A nicely appointed package - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By Jeff - February 8 - 6:20 pmI traded in a 2001 Santa Fe for this and it is quite the upgrade. It is so well packed with features and the quality of the ride, quietness is great. It is smooth on the road with the 6 speed and it even has a gauge that tells you how effective your gas mileage is while your driving, so you can learn to get better. I love it.
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Cant Complain... - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By PlainJoe - May 25 - 5:43 pmGot this used with 25000 miles, now has 55000 miles. At first, I expected trouble but the car gave me none. Has not been to the dealer. CANT COMPLAIN. Im really happy with the performance. Does really well in NJ snow.
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My First SUV too - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By Paul C. - May 20 - 5:06 pmWow, I was looking into a loaded Eddie Bauer and could not get the options that I was able to get with this 2006 Mountaineer. I have every option except the Quad seat (have three kids) and the DVD Family Ent. Center (no jacks for games). I was able to get "A" Plan plus extra incentives for owning a 1999 Sable (almost $4600.00 off), I could not be happier. This model year on the inside is a big improvement over 2005. The ride is quiet and relaxing.
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Great Vacation Vehicle - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
By John - April 27 - 1:06 pmMy 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 amBought 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 pmI 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 amWe 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 pmThis 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.
