Overview & Reviews
The Mariner, based on the successful Ford Escape, is new for 2005.
- Powerful V6, large cargo capacity, comfortable and stylish interior, carlike handling.
- Faux wood trim is unconvincing, fuel-thirsty V6.
User Reviews:
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Great SUV - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By Ann - June 27 - 12:40 amHave had this SUV for a year now. Bought it for our expanding family. Its great. Rides smooth and much quieter than my previous Ford Ranger FX4. Lots of room for a stroller and groceries and lots of leg room in the back for the times I needed to be back there with the baby. Smooth handling and steering though a little soft in the rain. The seats are very comfortable but do not like the headrests. They do not tilt and cannot be removed so I have to sit with my head tilted forward, uncomfortable. Since they are for safety in a collision I am willing to live with it. Do not like the faux marble center console. Would have preferred solid black plastic or vinyl even. Would definitely by again.
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Great Little SUV (and a Bargain) - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By alday3 - April 27 - 5:20 amI tested the Mariner and the Escape and found the Mariner to be a much better vehicle for about the same price. The Mariner is quieter and much more appealing, inside and out. Its very comfortable for a big person to enter and exit.
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Sporty SUV - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By Tracee - April 11 - 10:43 amI just recently purchased the Mercury Marinier the end of March 2005. So far I think it is a great small SUV. I have driven 4 Explorers over the last 9 years & I feel the Marinier has a very roomy interior.
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My experience with the Mariner - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By Kara - January 22 - 3:03 pmI purchased this vehicle because I wanted an SUV with decent gas mileage. I really like my Mariner, but have had a few problems with it. When I bought it, at 28K miles it still had its warranty in effect. Good thing because even though I test drove it, I hadnt noticed that there was a probem with its overdrive. I had it repaired under warranty, but soon after more problems with the trans surfaced. I had to take it back 5 months later because it was hesitating & loosing power when driving up steep hills. The entire trans had to be replaced. It has been a few months & I am noticing a clunk going into 2nd when I let off the gas. I am worried it is going bad again, the warranty is now expired.
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Great Vehicle! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By RancidDelirium - January 21 - 8:43 amI have a 5 year old who loves it, and the ride is smooth. Its definetly a great pick for a first time SUV owner.
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What a surprise!!! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By FLASTV - December 20 - 12:13 amI was looking for space, but not necessarily for an SUV. I had always liked the Ford Escape but was put off by the interior. I checked the Mazda6 wagon and really like it and the Chevy Equinox and hated it. It was kind of weird arriving to my local Lincoln Mercury dealership, it felt like they wouldnt have anything for me. Was a up for a surprise. The minute I test drove the Mariner I know I had to have one. Felt classy and American. You feel intelligent driving this little SUV, especially knowing the price. Feels good, looks good, sounds good. After 1 week the good feeling hasnt faded. I miss things like the stereo controls on the steering wheel, but I love my Mariner a lot
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good value and reliability - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By thomas - July 18 - 2:26 amI am a used car dealer with access to all types of suvs and I like the way the escape and tribute look and perform. I choose the mariner because of the upscale style and it had more options available. I bought a fully loaded premier with every option and drove it out for 25k. It had a msrp of 29k so I felt the value was there. The mileage has improved to about 21mpg average for the v-6. It feels very peppy and fun to drive. So far, nothing has broke or not performed as designed. Nice stereo, great style, pretty leather, great seat heaters even though here in Texas, the ac is more important! Now i am waiting to see if the resale value even gets close to my acura tl.
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Mariners Many Assets - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By burgbits - July 3 - 3:50 amI purchased this vehicle for my wife. She felt much more comfortable test driving it than our 10 year old explorer. The vehicle handles great and the 4 wheel independent suspension makes the ride extemely stable. Our Mariner is fun to drive and extremely quiet. Also impressive is the Mach 6 sound system & 2 tone leather seating.
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Just What I Was Waiting For..... - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By skoutas - June 14 - 10:00 amI never thought Id part w/ my Volvo until I saw the Mariner! I hate big cars-I refused to get a minivan, and resented every day I drove my husbands (very nice, but large)Jeep G.Cherokee, while he sported about in my S40. But there was no room in the Volvo for my double stroller and 2 car seats!In fact, I felt cramped in the Jeep despite its size.I always wished for a PRETTY SUV the size of my Volvo by a strong auto maker.Mercury listened! Hubbys a Ford man-I told him I liked it, & he was sold! My Mariner is almost 2in shorter than the S40, with as much interior space as the Jeep! The cargo is plenty for my stroller and groceries Im in love,& no more $8 Volvo replacement bulbs!
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Best ever - 2005 Mercury Mariner
By pastkg - June 2 - 8:16 pmMy Wife and I bought our 05 Mariner used only about a month and a half ago. We couldnt be happier with our purchase! bought it with 47,000 miles on it, and it preforms like new. enormous amount of room for being a small SUV. handles better than our ford focus we replaced for this. We plan to buy another Mariner (2010) when its time to say goodbye to our 05. This SUV has all the options I could ask for and more! leather, power window, locks, seats, mirrors, heated seats, mirrors, roof mount for garage door opener & glasses, very bright visor light (great for reading & night), auto adjust rear view mirror, auto headlights, etc. This is so far the best vehicle I have ever owned.
