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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  Fit for a diva! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By jae - September 20 - 9:46 pm

  I recently had some serious electrical issues with my 2001 Volvo S-40 and was at the mechanics more than I was at school or work. Like most people my time is one of my most valuable assets. I saw the Mariner on a snowy day and thought ,why not? Warranty, New, Cheap parts after warranty,good in the snow (supposedly), and lets not forget the rebates that helped with the negative inequity on the Volvo.

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  A real beaut! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By rodeo - August 23 - 10:06 pm

  I traded a 2001 Escape for the Mariner Premier and while I loved the Escape the Mariner is far and away a better vehicle. Rides better looks better and much classier than the Escape.

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  Noisy - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Denise - August 19 - 10:00 am

  Just purchased a week ago. So far, a lot of wind noise even @ 45mph, rattling noise on passenger rear side, and it vibrates like crazy @ stoplights. Engine sounds like its idling too high like its ready to race. Also the windshield wipers are extremely loud!! Thumps. I took 3 months deciding if I wanted this suv or not. Wish I would have waited longer.

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  Great vehicle - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Patrick - August 15 - 5:23 am

  Have had this vehicle 18 months without any warrenty service. With the 4 cyl. engine I routinely get 26-28 mpg highway. An attractive vehicle for which I get lots of compliments.

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  Luxury in Texas - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Cord in Texas - July 8 - 6:10 am

  I just purchase the Premiere AWD V6 Mariner. Triple black with all "chrome" appearance. This vehicle is the Navigator of Compact SUVs. My coworker who drives the Porsche Cayenne, was shocked at the quality and cost of this SUV. Mileage was 16- 18 but I just busted 3k at the end of the month and the new tank is half way gone with 22 mpg average 50 city 50 hwy. Now, the rearview mirriors not being the body color are kind of not as aesthetically appeasing. There are some rooms for more improvement but hey 22k for fully loaded, no brainer! However in two more models I am sure all qualities of the Navigator will be reflected onto the Mariner. I am 25 years old a 1st time buyer.

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  a neat little suv. - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By chas wright - June 9 - 2:53 pm

  performance comfort and handling all excellent for a suv. cannot fault anything except fuel economy and size of fuel tank. I drove houston to miami shortly after purchase and it felt like I had to stop at almost every gas station. w/o a/c on the trip average was less than 21.5 mpg. this is considerably less than advertised.Otherwise a driver friendly super little vehicle with excellent ride.

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  Mariners a Great Catch! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Carole - May 15 - 8:00 am

  My Mariner is a great SUV. It is sporty in its driving feel and very nice looking. The steering is crisp and precise, and the turning is tight. I would recommend this car to anyone who loves SUVs and enjoys a well built and designed car.

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  Impulse Buy, But LOVE It! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By ElleElle - March 3 - 8:40 pm

  Literally purchased my Mariner within 30 minutes of walking in to the dealership and seeing it for the first time. Have never had an SUV, but jumped at this one for so many reasons - - including the low APR loan and the great safety features. LOVE the interior features such as leather seats, 7 speaker sound system, seat warmers, and sun roof. Its stylish on the outside, the ride is smooth and quiet, but best of all -- its fun to drive! Looking forward to taking it on a long road trip.

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  I LOVE THIS TRUCK - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By metheman - December 22 - 10:00 am

  I bought this truck after going to look at the Mountaineer due to all the commercials there have been lately. Very happy so far with the purchase. Outside of a smallish gas tank and hungry V6. Beutiful looking truck, well put together. this thing gets a lot of attention because there are not many out there. GO BUY ONE if you are thinking of an mid size SUV I drove them all and this is the beat of everything all in one

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  Love My Mariner - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By caroline - October 21 - 4:56 am

  Well, I have had my Mariner for a year now and simply, I love it! It is a great car that I feel safe in. It looks sharp and holds a lot for a smaller SUV. The only downside so far is that the gas milage is a little less than I expected and disappointing with the current cost of gas, but still I would never trade it!