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The '''[[Mercury]] Mariner''' debuted in late 2004 as a 2005 [[crossover SUV]], essentially a re-skinned Ford Escape with minor enhancements.  The Ford Escape was jointly developed with [[Mazda]], in which Ford owns a controlling interest, and was released a few months after the nearly-identical [[Mazda Tribute]].  The Escape is sold in Europe as the [[Ford Maverick]] while the Mariner is not.
The '''[[Mercury]] Mariner''' debuted in late 2004 as a 2005 [[crossover SUV]], essentially a re-skinned Ford Escape with minor enhancements.  The Ford Escape was jointly developed with [[Mazda]], in which Ford owns a controlling interest, and was released a few months after the nearly-identical [[Mazda Tribute]].  The Escape is sold in Europe as the [[Ford Maverick]] while the Mariner is not.


It is built on the Ford CD2 platform, which is in turn based on the Mazda GF platform, which was used by the [[Mazda 626]].
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Mercury Mariner Review]]'''.
The [[Mercury]] Mariner is a sport utility vehicle, not a car, so ride quality is not on par with similar sized cars.  Still, the Mariner has some of the best ride qualities in its class. 
===Recent Changes===
The four-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission works well with either engine, admirably holding the better gear for extended periods when stressed by terrain or load.  It will confidently master snow-filled parking lots at the ski lodge and muddy driveways at the weekend cabin. However, the Mariner is not designed to navigate truly rugged terrain off road.
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Braking is responsive and the pedal feel solid.  An extra degree of safety is provided by [[electronic brake force distribution]], which the [[Ford Escape]] also offers.  Front disc/rear drum brakes come on the Convenience model with its four-cylinder engine. The [[V6]] powered Luxury and Premier models come with four-wheel [[4-wheel disc brakes|disc brakes]].  
===Styles and Major Options===
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At best, the Mariner is only marginally quieter than the Escape, with road noise clearly noticeable.  Fit and finish in the cabin was up to par, with no squeaking sounds or rattles heard.  
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The 3.0-liter [[V6]] engine gives brisk acceleration performance.  Buyers will not be looking for more power with this engine. The four-speed [[automatic transmission]] works well with it.  Upshifts and downshifts are quick, fluid and smooth.  The transmission always knows the best ratio to utilize.  Reviewers don't believe this engine to be the smoothest on the market, but they certainly haven't called it the roughest either.  It remains more satisfying than the four-cylinder engines found in most compact sport-utilities.  Noise, vibration and harshness go up a level on the 4 cylinder equipped modles.  Noise and vibration reduction measures were taken in fitting the engine with a balance shaft, but further efforts should be made in future to further reduce interior noise.  This 2.3-liter Duratec 4-cylinder engine is available on Convenience models.  The [[Four Wheel Drive|four-wheel drive]] system is based on a [[front wheel drive]] platform.  Any serious gradients will leave this sport utility spinning its wheels. The suspension does not have the articulation needed for real off road conditions. Using this sport utility for everyday road travel, however, would be an excellent choice.
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==High Points==
===Gas Mileage===
*  [[V6|V6]] delivers good power and never seems to struggle
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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*  Rides better, out handles most of its competition
 
==Low Points==
*  I4 has anemic performance on highway
*  [[Jeep Liberty]] is more capable off road.  
*  Fuel consumption ([[V6|V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]])
 
==Performance and Handling==
[[Anti-lock brakes (ABS)]] operate smoothly. Pedal response has been praised. Drum brakes are used on the rear except on [[V6|V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] models and [[Escape Hybrid]], which have with four-wheel [[4-wheel disc brakes|disc brakes]]. [[Brake Assist]] helps handling, allowing full braking power when it senses the driver has mistakenly relaxed pressure on the brake pedal in an emergency stopping situation.  In addition, [[electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)]] provides more effective, more stable braking.


==Gas Mileage==
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==Reliability and Maintenance==
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==Criticisms==
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==Generations==
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==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
 
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==Interior and Comforts==
===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
To a large extent, what holds for the Mercury Mariner's exterior holds for its interior.  A similar theme is used in the larger [[Mercury Mountaineer]].  Central in the Mariner's design is satin-finish aluminum, which abounds inside and out.  Instrument cluster bezels, center dash stack's vertical braces, shift lever cap, logo in the steering wheel hub, door armrests and so on.  About the only interior metal surfaces that aren't satin-finish are the chrome inside door handles and accent ringing the shift lever in the center console. This isn't to complain, as the overall look is one of polish and refinement, which is hindered some by simulated wood trim on the center stack and console.


Front bucket seats are nicely contoured and bolstered.  The rear seat, even though a split-to-fold 60/40 unit, is essentially a two-piece bench, is not the most accommodating for long drives. On the plus side, all five seating positions have three-point belts and adjustable head restraints.


That rear seat does fold almost flat, however, making for decent cargo room. Tie-down hooks are provided to secure odd-shaped or especially mobile objects. The rear quarter panel has open storage bins for smaller items. Front seatbacks host map pockets, as do both front doors. The overhead console (which the [[Sunroof|moonroof]] displaces) has two swing-down bins. The center console has two cupholders and a shallow bin forward of the shift lever.
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===


Cruise control buttons are smoothly integrated into the sides of the steering wheel hub. Power window buttons, however, are an older design, i.e., non-child/curious pet-proof. The stereo, too, shouts standard Ford gear; as functional and easy-to-use as its controls are, they don't quite make premium grade.


===Exterior===
==Worldwide==
The trademark satin-finish aluminum vertical-bar grille sits on a matching bumper inset, turn indicator lights are housed where the headlamp lenses wrap around the fenders and the central recess in the hood imbues the front fenders with a subtle shoulder look.  
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Borrowing from Europe, small turn-indicator repeater lights are positioned in the front quarter panels just aft of and slight above the front wheel wells.  Understated cladding preserves and protects the lower door panels and tie together the minimalist front and rear fender flares, nicely finishing the mid-door, horizontal character line optically connecting the front and rear bumpers. The tall glasshouse is properly proportioned to balance the body side panels. The angled C-pillar behind the rear side door accentuates the people-orientation of the Mariner while acknowledging it can haul cargo, too.  
==Design quirks and oddities==
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More satin-finish grille-like accents brace the taillamps. The side character line continues across the liftgate, swelling in the center to form a surround for the license plate recess. Another satin-finish inset separates the step-top of the rear bumper and the body-color lower fascia. Bright chrome exhaust tips finish the package
==Awards==
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==Styles and Options==
==See also==
The [[Mercury Mariner Hybrid]] is available in one 4-door body style.  [[Four wheel drive]] is standard.
This section should be used to link to other pages within Wikicars, that are related to this article.  


==Main Competitors==
* For example, the [[Lexus GS]] page, will have links to pages within Wikicars that are related to the [[Lexus GS|GS]], like the [[Luxury Cars]] page and the [[Hybrid Cars]] page, as well as a link to the [[Lexus GS 450h|GS hybrid]] article.
* [[Toyota RAV4]]
*  [[Honda Element]]  
*  [[Jeep Patriot]]
*  [[Dodge Nitro]]  
*  [[Kia Sportage]]
*  [[Ford Escape]]


==[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]==
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In 2004, the [[Ford Escape Hybrid]] was released.  This hybrid electric vehicle is 75% more fuel-efficient than the regular Escape according to Environmental Protection Agency tests and was the first [[SUV]] available to the public with [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] technology.


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Revision as of 18:47, 24 January 2007

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Mercury Mariner
Mercury
aka
Production
Class Compact SUV
Body Style 5-door Wagon
Length 174.3 in.
Width 70.1 in.
Height 68.0 in.
Wheelbase 103.2 in.
Weight 3,265 - 3,498 lbs.
Transmission 4-speed Automatic
Engine 2.3 liter DOHC inline-4
3.0 liter DOHC V6
Power 153 hp @ 5800 RPM
152 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM

200 hp @ 6000 RPM
193 lb-ft @ 4850 RPM
Similar Ford Escape
Honda CR-V
Saturn VUE
Toyota RAV4
Kia Sportage
Chevrolet Equinox
Dodge Nitro
Jeep Patriot
Pontiac Torrent
Honda Element
Designer


The Mercury Mariner debuted in late 2004 as a 2005 crossover SUV, essentially a re-skinned Ford Escape with minor enhancements. The Ford Escape was jointly developed with Mazda, in which Ford owns a controlling interest, and was released a few months after the nearly-identical Mazda Tribute. The Escape is sold in Europe as the Ford Maverick while the Mariner is not.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Mercury Mariner Review.

Recent Changes

Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.

Styles and Major Options

Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MSRP

$Price1

$Price2

$Price3

$Price4

Invoice

$Price1

$Price2

$Price3

$Price4

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Gas Mileage

Trim

FWD 2.3L automatic

FWD 3.0L

4WD 2.3L automatic

4WD 3.0L

Engine

2.3L I-4

3.0L V6

2.3L I-4

3.0L V6

MPG (City/Highway)

22/26

20/24

21/24

19/23

Reliability

Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

Safety

This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

Photos

Add Photos of the vehicle here.

Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.

Colors

List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.

Main Competitors

Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.

Hybrid Models

If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Resale Values

Add more fields as necessary.

<MODEL> Year

Year X

Year X-2

Year X-3

Year X-4

Resale Value

$

$

$

$

Criticisms

Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Generations

Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.

Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.

Current Generation: (YYYY–present)

Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)

First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)

Worldwide

If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.

Design quirks and oddities

Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See also

This section should be used to link to other pages within Wikicars, that are related to this article.

External Links

Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.


External links


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