What are the changes to the Mercury Mariner?
The Mariner sports a number of slight changes for ’09, all in the name of improving mileage: The bumpers have slight extensions in the front and rear to enhance aerodynamics, and the wheels now wear low-rolling-resistance tires.
What’s the difference between the 2008 and 2009 Mercury Mariner?
Show full review The 2009 Mercury Mariner has been mechanically overhauled, on the heels of a total redesign for 2008. New four-cylinder and V-6 drivetrains produce more power with better gas mileage, and ride quality and braking performance have improved. The cabin also has some interesting new options.
What are the brakes on a Mercury Mariner?
Mercury retuned the Mariner’s brakes for 2009 to provide better pedal feel, but low-tech rear drum brakes are still employed across the line. That said, I sensed a definite improvement: Last year’s brakes were spongy at first, but this year’s clamp down more decisively.
What kind of engine does the Mercury Mariner have?
The five-seat Mariner comes in base and Premier trim levels with front- or all-wheel drive; you can get a four-cylinder or V-6 engine, and an automatic transmission is standard.
When did the Mercury Mariner repair manual come out?
These Mariner manuals have been provided by our users, so we can’t guarantee completeness. We’ve checked the years that the manuals cover and we have Mercury Mariner repair manuals for the following years; 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015.
Show full review The 2009 Mercury Mariner has been mechanically overhauled, on the heels of a total redesign for 2008. New four-cylinder and V-6 drivetrains produce more power with better gas mileage, and ride quality and braking performance have improved. The cabin also has some interesting new options.
The Mariner sports a number of slight changes for ’09, all in the name of improving mileage: The bumpers have slight extensions in the front and rear to enhance aerodynamics, and the wheels now wear low-rolling-resistance tires.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Mariner have?
The 2009 Mercury Mariner receives an all-new 2.5-liter four cylinder engine as well as improvements to the existing 3.0-liter V6. A new six-speed automatic transmission is now standard.
The 2009 Mercury Mariner has been mechanically overhauled, on the heels of a total redesign for 2008. New four-cylinder and V-6 drivetrains produce more power with better gas mileage, and ride quality and braking performance have improved. The cabin also has some interesting new options.
What causes rear drum brakes to engage too soon?
If the parking brake system is not de-adjusted properly before the brake shoes are adjusted it will cause the rear brakes to engage too soon. This is especially true of vehicles equipped with duo-servo rear drum brakes (see Figure 61.1).
Is the Mercury Mariner a good car to buy?
The changes for 2009 move the Mariner from average to appealing, but not decisively so. It still has a few flaws, and lined up against the ever-competitive Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V — not to mention new favorites from Saturn, Subaru and VW — Mercury’s contender doesn’t stand out.