# Mercury Mariner

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Compact crossover SUV

Not to be confused with [Mercury Marine](/source/Mercury_Marine).

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Mercury Mariner Overview Manufacturer Mercury (Ford) Production 2004–2010 Model years 2005–2011 Body and chassis Class Compact crossover SUV Body style 5-door SUV Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Platform Ford CD2 platform Related Mazda Tribute Ford Escape Powertrain Engine Gasoline: 2.3 L I4 3.0 L V6 Gasoline Hybrid: 2.5 L Atkinson cycle I4 Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 103.1 in (2,619 mm) Chronology Successor Lincoln MKC

The **Mercury Mariner** is a [compact crossover SUV](/source/Compact_crossover_SUV) that was introduced for the 2005 model year. It is a sibling of the [Mazda Tribute](/source/Mazda_Tribute) and [Ford Escape](/source/Ford_Escape), although it is more upmarket than the other two. The Mariner is Mercury's first car-based SUV, and is slotted below the [Mountaineer](/source/Mercury_Mountaineer) in the lineup. When Ford eliminated the Mercury brand, the Mariner ended production in October 2010.[1]

The Mariner was officially offered in the United States, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

## First generation (2005–2007)

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First generation Overview Production August 2004 – December 2006 Model years 2005–2007 Assembly Claycomo, Missouri Avon Lake, Ohio Dimensions Length 174.9 in (4,442 mm) Width 70.1 in (1,781 mm) Height 69.7 in (1,770 mm) Hybrid: 70.4 in (1,788 mm)

Introduced during the 2005 refresh of the Ford Escape, the Mercury Mariner was positioned above both it and the Mazda Tribute in the compact sport utility vehicle group. It also includes stylistic differences, such as a two-tone interior, turn signal repeaters borrowed from the European-market [Ford Maverick](/source/Ford_Escape), monotone cladding, and the signature [Mercury](/source/Mercury_(automobile)) "waterfall" front grille. Unlike its counterparts, a manual transmission was not part of the powertrain lineup. The Mariner was the first Mercury with a [four-cylinder](/source/Straight-4) since the [Mercury Cougar](/source/Mercury_Cougar#Seventh_generation_(1989–1997)) was dropped in 2002. For 2006, the lineup was expanded with the introduction of the Mariner Hybrid.

## Second generation (2008–2011)

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Second generation Overview Production November 2006 – October 2010 Model years 2008–2011 Assembly Claycomo, Missouri (KCAP) Dimensions Length 2008: 175.2 in (4,450 mm) 2009: 174.7 in (4,437 mm) 2010: 175.1 in (4,448 mm) Width 71.1 in (1,806 mm) Height 68.8 in (1,748 mm) Premier: 70.0 in (1,778 mm) Hybrid: 67.7 in (1,720 mm)

For the second generation for the Mariner, the 2008 model year boasted a thorough redesign, despite remaining on the [Ford CD2 platform](/source/Ford_CD2_platform) used by the outgoing generation.

The exterior changes included new seats, headlights, taillights, a new liftgate, a higher beltline, new doors, and new wheels. The interior was also significantly updated with higher quality materials and included more features. The engines remained the same but the 3.0 L Duratec [V6](/source/V6) has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by 10%.

Mariner and its [Ford Escape](/source/Ford_Escape#2008) sibling were the first vehicles to feature Ford's pull-drift steering compensation, an enhancement made possible by applying [software](/source/Software) control to the [Electric Power Steering](/source/Electric_Power_Steering) (EPS) system.[2]

The first 2008 Mercury Mariner was unveiled at the South Florida International Auto Show on October 6, 2006, and was touted as a new direction for the Mercury brand.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### 2009 changes

The 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner were unveiled at the 2008 Washington Auto Show. Sporting a 2.5-liter engine and 6-speed automatic transmission that replaced the [four-speed automatic transmission](/source/Ford_CD4E_transmission), the new powertrain improved the EPA fuel economy by 1 mile per gallon and increased power by 11% to 170 horsepower (130 kW). The existing 3.0-liter Duratec V6 was bumped from 200 hp (150 kW) to 240 hp (180 kW).

The new 4-cylinder engine was also used in Ford's Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid. “For every eight Escape and Mariner vehicles we sell, one of them is a hybrid, and the appeal is growing,” says Sue Ciscke, Ford senior vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.

### 2010 changes

For the 2010 model year, the Mariner added Ford's MyKey and trailer sway controls as standard on all trim levels. The Mariner also saw the addition of [Flex-Fuel](/source/Flexible-fuel_vehicle), the ability to run using [E85 fuel](/source/E85) or regular unleaded gasoline with the V6 engine. Mercury removed the Euro-style turn signal repeaters for this model year.

### 2011 changes

For the 2011 model year, the Mariner featured [HD Radio](/source/HD_Radio) as a standard, but continued with the same features as the 2010 models. This version of the Mariner was its last, as Ford discontinued the Mercury brand due to declining sales. Ford ended production of the Mariner in October 2010.

The last Mariner was assembled on October 5, 2010.

## Variants

### Hybrid

Mercury Mariner Hybrid

The Mariner Hybrid [powertrain](/source/Powertrain) was identical to its [sibling](/source/Sibling), the *[Ford Escape Hybrid](/source/Ford_Escape_Hybrid).* It was launched to the U.S. market in 2006 and was discontinued in 2010 with the rest of the brand. The Mariner hybrid sold a total of 12,300 units.[3]

Like the Ford Escape Hybrid, the Mariner Hybrid is a "full" hybrid electric system, meaning the system can switch automatically between pure electric power, pure gasoline engine power, or a combination of electric battery and gasoline engine operating together, for maximum performance and efficiency at all speeds and loads. When braking or decelerating, the Mariner's hybrid system uses regenerative braking, where the electric drive motor becomes a generator, converting the vehicle's momentum back to electricity for storage in the batteries. With 155 hp (116 kW), the Mariner Hybrid has nearly the same acceleration performance as the conventional 200 hp (150 kW) [V6](/source/V6) Mariner. Again, just like the Escape Hybrid, it gets a respectable average of 34 miles per US gallon (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg‑imp) and is sometimes said to be the most fuel efficient [sport utility vehicle](/source/Sport_utility_vehicle) on the road.[4]

### Presidential Edition

On September 7, 2006, Ford delivered a special "Presidential Edition" Mercury Mariner Hybrid to former President [Bill Clinton](/source/Bill_Clinton). Its custom features include:

- LED lighting

- A 120 V outlet

- Rear bucket seats

- Center console & rear seat fold-out writing desks

- Personal DVD players for each seat

- Refrigerator

- Increased rear seat legroom

There have also been several undisclosed security modifications made to the vehicle.[5]

## Awards

- [Consumers Digest](/source/Consumers_Digest) best buy for 2005, 2006, 2007.

- Mercury Mariner Hybrid was awarded 2006 Green Car of the Year.

## Sales

Calendar Year American sales 2004[6] 7,171 2005 34,099 2006[7] 33,941 2007 34,844 2008[8] 32,306 2009[9] 28,688 2010[10] 29,912

## See also

[List of hybrid vehicles](/source/List_of_hybrid_vehicles)

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Mercury production to cease in late September?"](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/mercury-production-to-cease-in-late-september/#comments) from Autoblog (July 12, 2010)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Ford builds on electric power steering technology to enhance drive quality, enable more features"](http://www.media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30019). *Media.Ford.com*. March 12, 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2009.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** John Voelcker (May 22, 2012). ["Green-Car Death List: 2012 Models To Which We Bid Adieu"](http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1076382_green-car-death-list-2012-models-to-which-we-bid-adieu). Green Car Reports. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review"](http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/11/2009-mercury-mariner-hybrid-review/). Automoblog.net. November 11, 2008. Retrieved January 5, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Clinton to get custom hybrid SUV"](http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/09/07/clinton_hybrid/index.html). *CNN.com*. September 7, 2006. Retrieved November 9, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Ford Achieves First Car Sales Increase Since 1999"](http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/04/204860.html). Theautochannel.com. November 17, 2004. Retrieved April 28, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Ford Motor Company 2007 sales"](http://media.ford.com/article_download.cfm?article_id=27379). January 3, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["F-Series drives ford to higher market share for third consecutive month"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090206054304/http://media.ford.com/images/10031/dec08sales.pdf) (PDF). Ford Motor Company. January 5, 2009. Archived from [the original](http://media.ford.com/images/10031/dec08sales.pdf) (PDF) on February 6, 2009. Retrieved May 14, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Ford caps 2009 with 33 percent sales increase, first full-year market share gain since 1995 | Ford Motor Company Newsroom"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100826033739/http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31604). Media.ford.com. January 5, 2010. Archived from [the original](http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id%3D31604) on August 26, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Archived copy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110124044733/http://media.ford.com/images/10031/Dec10sales.pdf) (PDF). Archived from [the original](http://media.ford.com/images/10031/Dec10sales.pdf) (PDF) on January 24, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2011.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_archived_copy_as_title))

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