The Mariner is a compact sport-utility vehicle that is mechanically similar-and nearly identically priced-to the Ford Escape, but with different interior and exterior styling and equipment details. Like the Escape, the Mariner is one of the boxier compact utility vehicles-with the styling of a traditional SUV-even though it has more road-friendly car-like mechanical underpinnings. It's also one of the more fuel-efficient small SUVs, more so this year with a standard engine that adds power while being more fuel-stingy. The available Sync system stands out as being better than any other communications interface available in the Mariner's class.
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The base engine on the Mariner is now a 171-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, combined with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, while the available 240-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 comes solely with the six-speed automatic. Both engines have variable intake timing for improved response through the entire rev range without a sacrifice in fuel efficiency. Front-wheel drive is standard with either engine, but a road-friendly all-wheel drive system is available as well.Although the Mariner appears truck-like on the outside, its suspension and steering are tuned to emphasize on-road performance. The four-wheel independent suspension has been retuned for better comfort and handling, and its very compact outward dimensions make it very maneuverable; the high seating position also helps in parking lots and congested streets. The Mariner has an electric power-steering system that also helps reduce fuel consumption over traditional hydraulic power steering, and for 2009 it's been retuned for a sportier, more confident feel. Along with anti-lock brakes, Ford's AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control is standard on all Mariners; the safety-minded system helps maintain stability and is especially configured to avoid the risk of rollover. Front and side-curtain airbags are also standard equipment. The Hybrid model now has a larger 2.5-liter engine that operates on a leaner Atkinson combustion cycle. It's paired with an electric motor system and additional components to produce 177 horsepower altogether and yet get fuel economy that approaches 30 mpg. The hybrid system has been retuned this year for smoother operation when braking or transitioning between electric and gasoline power. The seats on all Mariners have been redesigned and now include environmentally friendly soy-based seat foam, while the seat fabric for the cloth seats is now made from 100-percent recycled materials. As in most utility vehicles, the back seats in the Mariner fold forward for expanded cargo space-made especially useful by the Mariner's tall, boxy body. The Mariner comes in three different trims, a base model and the very well-equipped Premier. All Mariners have a generous list of standard equipment, including steering-wheel audio controls, an auxiliary input jack, and a handy 110-volt AC outlet, plus air conditioning, keyless entry, and a four-speaker CD sound system. The Premier models step up to machined aluminum wheels, leather seats with Alcantara inserts, a roof rack, a trip computer, ambient interior lighting and an upgraded sound system with CD changer and Sirius satellite radio. New this year is a Hybrid Limited model that adds heated seats, a power moonroof and SecuriCode entry. Sync, a voice-activated Bluetooth and USB interface for phones and entertainment devices, was co-developed with Microsoft and is an exclusive in Ford products such as the Mariner through the 2009 model year. It's standard on the Premier and available on the base model. Other standout features include a voice-activated navigation system with Sirius Travel Link live traffic information, reverse sensors, heated seats and mirrors, dual-zone climate control, and a seven-speaker Audiophile sound system.
After a rather extensive redesign for 2008, the Mercury Mariner gets several significant mechanical improvements for 2009, including a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission that help the standard Mariner be both more powerful and more fuel-efficient. The optional V-6 also gets a 20-percent boost in power and improved fuel economy for 2009, and the Hybrid model gets a new Atkinson-cycle version of the four-cylinder engine to pair with its hybrid-electric system, which has been retuned for smoother operation. Along with the revised powertrains, aerodynamic improvements and low-rolling-resistance tires also contribute to efficiency. Also this year Mariner gets a new rear stabilizer bar and its suspension has been revised for improved ride and handling; the steering and braking systems have also been retuned for better responsiveness.Other features introduced for 2009 include a new capless Easy Fuel system, new ambient lighting, and redesigned seats with an eco-friendly seat fabric. Cruise control is now standard on all models. Additionally, a new Mariner Limited Hybrid model brings more luxury features to the most fuel-efficient model in the lineup.
MECHANICAL
2.5L SMPI iVCT Duratec I4 engine
Engine block heater *Standard on vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Brake/shift interlock
2.93 axle ratio
AdvanceTrac w/Roll-Stability Control (RSC)
Front wheel drive
Battery saver
Tow-flat capability
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs, stabilizer bar
Independent double-lateral & semi-trailing arm rear suspension
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (4) speakers, audio input jack
Air conditioning
Rear window defroster
Front map pockets
Auxiliary pwr point w/cap
Front passenger assist handle
Cloth visors w/covered vanity mirrors
Chrome-plated door handles
Map lights
Rear cargo light
SAFETY
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front 2nd generation airbags
Dynamic side-impact airbag pkg-inc: front seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags, door pushers/plates
3-point safety belts for all positions w/BeltMinder
Rear LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Child safety rear door locks
Brake/shift interlock
AdvanceTrac w/Roll-Stability Control (RSC)
Side intrusion door beams
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger:
Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Corrosion:
Cab Corrosion-Perforation
5 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
