Overview & Reviews

Changes this year are limited to minor trim and package revisions.

• Powerful V6, large cargo capacity, comfortable and stylish interior, carlike handling, optional side curtain airbags.

• Unconvincing faux wood trim, fuel-thirsty V6, four-cylinder feels unrefined at high rpm.

User Reviews:

Showing 1 through 10 of 78.00

• 

  Awesome Mariner - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By S.B. - June 25 - 2:35 pm

  My Mariner is now at 175,000. Best vehicle I ever owned. Regular maintenance only. Tire changes & oil. Running like a champ! Wish they never discontinued!

• 

  A Mercury Story - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By A_MAN_in _VA. - November 16 - 4:40 pm

  I recently purchased this vehicle, used from the local dealership, and found it to be a cute little vehicle. I liked the stylings, but after having a Ford Ranger XLT that had the Overdrive Off button flashing, and knowing the troubles that it could bring first hand, I was displeased. I was so hoping to get a vehicle made by Ford that did not have this button. It really serves no purpose in holding back downhill. I prefer to leave it in the normal position. I have heard some loud noises from the transmission. This makes me wonder why its clunking so hard. I do know it is fun to drive, but I still worry it could let me down someday in the future.

• 

  3rd Car Ive Owned and Best Yet! - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By Elmz11 - November 10 - 12:26 am

  As a 21 year old commuter student going to college full-time, I needed to trade up to an SUV after getting stuck in the snow numerous times in my 05 Hyundai Elantra. I was weary about buying a used vehicle (seeing that I bought my first car brand new) but I LOVE THIS SUV!! I ditched the JUNK Continental tires that all these Escapes and Mariners come with from the factory and got Michelin Cross Terrains put on. Night and Day! Get compliments on the interior all the time (two-tone black and creme). Average 19-20 mpg in mostly highway driving and it does have some power behind it. Have put on 19,000 miles in just 8 months and it has been rock solid! (now at 57,000 miles)

• 

  Mariner is a Great Vehicle - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By FearlessBear - November 3 - 9:10 pm

  Great ride, great comfort, excellent handling and good performance. A bit of a gas drinker, but not really bad, and it takes regular. I have driven Jeep Grand Cherokees, Land Rovers, Suzuki, but this vehicle is better. Its ideal in size, style, comfort, roominess and performance.

• 

  Happy Mariner Owner - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By trublkkngt - November 1 - 3:02 am

  Weve been happy with our Mercury Mariner Premier. We bought it used in 08 with 9000 miles on it. It has been very reliable! No maintenance or repair issues. Its perfect to haul our two small children around. The only complaint we ever had was how LOUD the stock Continental tires were. We replaced them with General Grabber HTS tires and it significantly improved the ride quailty. If you have a Mariner, Escape or Tribute, do yourself a favor and dump the stock Continitental Tires as soon as you can!

• 

  Lovin My Mariner! - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By Nick - October 11 - 1:16 am

  Bought 4 months ago with 38K miles, just clicked over to 50K today! Took two trips to South Carolina (about 1600 miles roundtrip) and averaged 23 MPG with cruise set between 70-80mph. Got rid of the JUNK stock Continentals and bought All-Terrain tires with a high treadwear rating. Difference between these and the Continentals is night and day! Love the interior (black and creme tu-tone) and get compliments on it all the time. Would buy again for sure. Radio is fantastic,and the keypad entry is great for those times when you dont want to carry your keys with you! Only major complaint is the lack of available power after 55 MPH and not being able to get more than 275-280 miles/tank.

• 

  Peacock Process - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By Peacock - September 21 - 5:26 pm

  I like everything about this car, except the mileage. Wish that I had bought a hybrid, as Im doing a lot of driving. I was told that it would pay for itself, but the cost of gasoline has risen dramatically since I bought this car, and Im reconsidering my choice of car. 20 - 22 mpg in town, and 22-24 mpg on the road.

• 

  Update for Our 2006 Mariner - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By NZ - February 26 - 3:00 am

  The Mariner has been a very practical vehicle with its roominess and reliability. We already have 16,000 miles on it and were finding that the more miles it has on it, the worse road noise gets. Also, theres not many places to store things. Theres two small overhead bins, a small in- console "cubby", and two cupholders up front. Its an average vehicle. Im sure there are better alternatives.

• 

  rear differential - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By markm - January 30 - 2:20 am

  lease 3 vehicles all mercurys.my 2006 mariner has by far been the worst lease in last 10 years.after rotating tires,then purchasing 4 new ones,still road as if i had snow tires .sound was loud u couldnt have conversation. rear differential was replaced under warranty. 15 miles out of service dept rear fell out -almost got killed after swerving into oncomming traffic. lets see if ford reads these reviews!

• 

  2005 Mariner - 2006 Mercury Mariner
  By R . Klein - November 22 - 10:26 am

  Since buying this vehicle, I have had fun driving it. The gas mileage has been a little low, (1 or 2 miles per gallon difference) compared to my previous vehicle, a 1999 Ford Taraus. I contirbute this to the winter weather, and the newness of the vehicle. Also there is a difference in driving a SUV vs a car, which I havent quite mastered as of yet.