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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  not bad at all - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By jason - March 6 - 9:13 am

  just purchased the mariner under the ford family plan. seemed like a good deal. we are pretty happy with the upscale look of this suv. handles well. roomy for a mini-suv. gas mileage is probably the only major weakness with this suv.

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  Youve got to drive this car!!!!! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Tyrs - February 14 - 10:00 am

  I needed to replace my vehicle and stopped by my LM dealership. I own a Ford Escape and WOW does this put that vehicle to shame. The comfort, the ride, the handling. Awesome. I recommend everyone at least test drive this vehicle. I was torn between the Mariner and the Mountaineer and I know I made the right choice.

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  Disappointed with the paint. - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By hov - January 24 - 12:50 am

  I really enjoy driving the Mariner. It is fun to drive and handles really well. I was disappointed in the design after I found that the paint below the rear passenger doors (where the body flairs out) was badly chipped after only 2k miles of careful driving. We put on mud flaps and it was re-painted, 2k later, the same result. Ford claims this is a vehicle trait. A very poor trait to have in an otherwise good vehicle. I am curious to see if anyone else has noticed this premature wear.

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  Just got it - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Stephanie - January 20 - 12:40 pm

  Ive only had it for a week (Luxury FWD Satelite Silver), but I love it. (I sold my 2001 CRV no power at all, but reliable). It is a bit fuel greedy, feels solid, sturdy, rides like a car, rides better than my Honda, acceleration is good. I noticed some vibration in the gas pedal below 60 miles per hr, but that seems to be disappearing the more I drive it. (I only have 650 miles on it).

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  Most Reliable Car Yet! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By shane52sk - January 9 - 4:57 am

  I have owned this car for 3 years and I cant say enough about it. I have had very few minor problems and absolutely no major problems. I am the second owner and Ive had it since it had 44,000 miles. It now has 110,000. No Problems! The car drives great and I average 25mpg city driving. The car has good pick up for a 4cyl SUV. Its very comfortable and is fun and easy to drive. I have received nothing but compliments since I have owned it. If you want a vehicle that is reliable; impressive; and wows others...This is absolutely one to look at!

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  ...crazy bout my Mercury - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Chugalug - January 2 - 10:00 am

  I just purchased our Mariner for my wife on 10/04/2004. We chose the Mariner because of the refinement and class that it has. This is more upscale than the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute. There are also far fewer Mariners out there for now. The quality exceeds our expectations. Handleing and performance are exceptional as well. The fit and finish are excellent too. I am a tall big guy and I fit in the Mariner with ease and am very comfortable. There is also plenty of back seat leg and head room. Great lighting from headlights and fog/driving lights. The ride is smooth and responsive.

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  Go buy one - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By JAC - December 25 - 6:16 pm

  Me and my wife just bought a Mariner and we love it. This is our first SUV. It has great visibility, and is roomy. Has good pick up with the V6, and rides nice. It looks good inside and out. If your looking to get a small/mid size SUV check out the Mariner.

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  2005 Mariner - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Erik - September 16 - 8:13 am

  It has great visibility. The ride is fantastic, more like a car than a traditional SUV. I have a little trouble with seating comfort, I feel like theres no where to rest my arms. It really has good get up and much better mileage than my old SUV.

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  Love it - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By CHUCK - September 1 - 9:06 pm

  Since we purchased this vehicle for my wife the more she drives it the more she truly loves it. She says it is fun to drive and handles very well. She stated it drives as good as here 2000 jeep grand cherokee. For the dollars spent we feel it is/was an excellent value plus the cost for a new grand cherokee was approx.$8000 More, no complaints here at all, very, very satisfied so far.

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  The Perfect Car - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By SGman - July 21 - 12:36 pm

  My Mariner is the perfect car. It has more features for a great price than I ever expected. The interior looks like a European luxury car. Nobody in my family can believe how quick this car is. The exterior is great, with the brushed chrome detailing. No problems with the ice and snow, and it heats up in minutes. All in all, I am using a lot of gas because I cant stay out of it. The gas mileage isnt the greatest, but neither are most SUVs. Even my 6ft.3 brother doesnt complain about the room. My Mariner is the perfect car!