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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  good car - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By tabo - October 29 - 3:46 am

  i just bought this car after reading the numerous reviews.i think its a good car. my only only problem so far is the gas mileage especially now that prices are to the ceiling.the gas tank is really small,that means im at the gas pump every 250-300miles.the v4 is a good alternative if you just want the looks. nice overall design,seats are excellent.drives fast. cd changer is a little slow to change,load or eject cds.

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  great ride - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By mick - September 10 - 9:30 pm

  i have driven explorers for the last 12 years, and i can say i enjoy my little mariner more than any of my previous fords. also with gas prices the way they are going a smaller suv for me is the way to go. handles well and is a pleasure to drive.

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  Love it!! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By smt921 - August 6 - 6:23 am

  I had a V8 Mountaineer and decided I needed to go with something smaller and more fuel efficient, but worried about the comfort/size of the smaller SUVs (especially with 3 dogs - one who is 100 lbs!!). I really like this vehicle and all my dogs fit good. Ive got the Premier V6 and thought after a V8 there would be no get-up- and-go, but this is pretty peppy.

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  commentary on my mariner - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By pcerres37 - May 22 - 10:10 pm

  so far the only thing that I am not pleased with is the mileage it seems to use a lot more gas than I anticipated so I am disappointed

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  Mariner 2005 tires! - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Bill - September 3 - 9:56 pm

  The only complaint I have and it ruins what oitherwise would be a good experience with a Ford product is the tire noise. The Continental Contirac tires are noisy to the point of distraction and I curse them every time I drive it. Both Ford and Continental choose to egnore the problem of basically putting truck tires on this vehicle. Too bad they had a good thing going with the Mariner and let tires spoil this potential.

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  The Mariner, just short of excellence - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Lou - July 4 - 4:06 am

  Love the car, not putting gas in it. I also miss having some more electronical gadgets in it. Too many gadgets have to be put in after market. Also not enough power outlets.

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  I love it - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By Sean Jester - May 29 - 12:13 am

  7 months in, I havent had a problem. Looks much nicer than the Escape or Tribute. Mercury has done an excellent job making the interior of their vehicles look very upscale. The engine has problems finding a gear and revs loudly a lot, but overall the ride is smooth and quiet at cruising speeds. Love the space, can easily fit 5 adults and luggage at the same time, however folding rear seats down can be a pain and over time could damage the leather. The suede seat insets are already getting dirty and I dont know how to clean them. CD/Stereo w/sub sounds great -- better than wifes Accord. Gas mileage is poor, but gas tank is small so it wont kill your wallet to fill up.

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  Too Much Vibration - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By NYC Commuter - March 27 - 2:26 am

  I leased a 4 cyl. 4wd Mariner for commute purposes. The size is perfect, and it has been a champ in snow and rain. Unfortunately, the car has an annoying whine at 1,000 rpm that the dealer says in "normal" and under various condition vibrates excessively. At 55 and 75 mph the vehicle feels like the tires are unbalanced (they were checked by two dealer). If parked on a steep downhill, the vehicle vibrated very strongly in park. The pretty interior finishes and materials are not very durable. In retrospect, I should have gone with the Chevy Equinox.

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  A good ride - 2005 Mercury Mariner
  By MIke - October 2 - 8:33 am

  A solid small SUV. Nice looking styling in and out. The only drawbacks (So far) are the high door sills and the very poor fuel economy, 15 city, 20 on the interstate, but a good 25 at 60 mph.

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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.