At a glance

Reported mileage68,260 mi

LocationPa, USA

ColorSilver

Last listed price$6,100

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Mercury

Model

Mariner Hybrid

Year

2006

Trim

Base

Body style

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

2.3L 4-cyl 133 hp

Cylinders

4

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Doors

4

Assembly plant

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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$1,800

Typical price

$3,820

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$6,100

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Safety recalls None found

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 2 involved a crash

Service Brakes 6 reports

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Engine 5 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Hybrid Propulsion System 2 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Steering 2 reports

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Power Train 2 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Fuel/propulsion System 1 report

🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 38

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the stop on the side warning message was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle within 5 minutes. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The contact…

NHTSA ODI #11442962

SERVICE BRAKES

IN STOP AND GO CITY TRAFFIC GOING ABOUT 1 MILE AN HOUR I BRAKED BUT MY MARINER DIDN'T AND I SLOWLY REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY ABS SENSOR WENT ON THEN OFF EVENTUALLY AN ABS REGEN LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD NO BRAKES SO I DROVE ,VERY CAREFULLY, 83 MILES TO MY FORD DEALER ( WITH NO BRAKES) TO FIND OUT THAT I NEEDED A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF MY ABS HYBRID BRAK…

Crash · NHTSA ODI #11204696

SERVICE BRAKES

WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP SIGN ON A SUBURBAN STREET, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING POWER. (IT HAD SHOWN NO PRIOR PROBLEMS.) WE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED - BOTH FRONT HYDRAULIC LINES HAD BROKEN.

NHTSA ODI #11181998

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID DOWN THE ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE DASH READ STOP SAFELY NOW. I COULD STILL STEER AND BRAKE. IT WOULD NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. I TRIED RESTARTING IN ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR AND IT STARTED. I THEN DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN AND THE SAME DAS…

NHTSA ODI #11155944

ENGINE

THE CAR SHUTS DOWN THE POWERTRAIN, RESULTING IN A STALL-LIKE CONDITION, AND READS PULL OVER SAFELY NOW. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET AND WHILE PARKED.

NHTSA ODI #11155608

ENGINE

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND DASH READS PULL OVER SAFELY NOW. IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY. I TRIED STARTING IT ABOUT A HALF HOUR LATER AND IT STARTED. I DROVE MAYBE 100 YARDS AND THE VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING. I FINALLY GOT IT TO OUR DRIVEWAY AND IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. IT CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME THING.EVEN…

NHTSA ODI #11155676

SERVICE BRAKES

I PUT MY 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY. I APPLIED A LITTLE GAS AND BEGAN ROLLING DOWN THE INCLINE TOWARDS THE STREET. AS I APPROACHED THE STREET I PUT ON MY BRAKES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED AND I FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. A CODE DISPLAYED ON MY DASH READING, "REGEN BRAKES" THE LAST WORD WAS EITHER FAILURE OR DISABLED. I CAN'…

NHTSA ODI #11099106

STEERING

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TURNING ONTO THE ROAD, WHEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I TOOK MY 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. AT FIRST THEY THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. IT WAS THE WRONG YEAR. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT FORD WOULD INCLUDE 2006 IF IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM. NOBODY WILL BUY THIS MODEL BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. COME ON FOR…

NHTSA ODI #11065322

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