Is the Mercury Mariner a four cylinder car?
The Mariner was the first Mercury with a four-cylinder since the Mercury Cougar was dropped in 2002. For 2006, the lineup was expanded with the introduction of the Mariner Hybrid. For the 2008 model year the Mariner was significantly updated with a new look although it remained on the Ford CD2 platform used by the previous generation.
When did the Mercury Mariner Hybrid come out?
Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The Mariner Hybrid powertrain was identical to its sibling, the Ford Escape Hybrid. It was launched to the U.S. market in 2006 and was discontinued in 2010 with the rest of the brand.
When did they stop making the Mercury Mariner?
The Mariner is Mercury’s first car-based SUV, and is slotted below the Mountaineer in the lineup. When Ford eliminated the Mercury brand, the Mariner ended production in October 2010.
What kind of warranty does a Mercury Mariner have?
Took my 08 Mercury Mariner with 43707 miles (at the time) to have it fixed after noticing a transmission fluid leak in front of my car. The car has a powertrain warranty until May 2013 or 100.000 total miles.)
What’s the value of a 2008 Mercury Mariner?
Kelley Blue Book expects the 2008 Mercury Mariner to hold an average resale value that is on par with the Saturn VUE, but far lower than those of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. On our test drive the V6 engine in the 2008 Mercury Mariner provided decent torque for getting on the freeway and the electric power steering had good feedback.
When did the Mercury Mariner get a new look?
For the 2008 model year the Mariner was significantly updated with a new look although it remained on the Ford CD2 platform used by the previous generation. The changes included a new seats, headlights, taillights, a new liftgate, a higher beltline and new doors and wheels.
What’s the difference between a Ford Escape and a Mercury Mariner?
Compared to the somewhat rugged look of the Ford Escape, the Mercury Mariner, which was redesigned for 2008 with new sheetmetal and a fresh interior, offers more of an upscale, urban appeal. Although the two vehicles are mechanically identical, the 2008 Mariner’s exterior clearly sets it apart from the Escape in both looks and image.