2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4-DR. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…
NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 13
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 13.
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these P…
Bulletin SSM 46085 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine · Sep 20162005-2008 ESCAPE/MARINER HYBRID - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH DTC(S) C1478, C1479, C1480 AND/OR C1481
Bulletin SSM-45870 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2016FORD/MERCURY: SOME HYBRID VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE A UNIQUE BLEED PROCEDURE AFTER A REPLACEMENT FOR ONE OR MORE OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *PE
Bulletin ASI-22242 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2012FORD: SOME HYBRID VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RED TRIANGLE ON AND STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER, ACCOMPANIED BY A SUDDEN RPM LOSS/NO START WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1A0C. *PE
Bulletin TSB-09-19-12 · Power Train · Apr 2010FORD/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES MAY SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0A81 (BATTERY PACK COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT) AND/OR P0A96 (BATTERY PACK COOLING FAN 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT) IN THE TRACTION BATTERY CONTROL MODULE (TBCM). THESE CODES BY THEMSELVES NORMALLY D…
Bulletin TSB-09-15-3 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System · Dec 2009FORD/MERCURY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RED TRIANGLE LIGHT AND CODES INDICATING A TRANSAXLE OVERTEMP. CONDITION MAY RESULT IN REDUCED POWER AS SYSTEM ACTIVATES FAIL SAFE OPERATION. *PE
Bulletin TSB-08-24-5 · Equipment · Jun 2009FORD/MERCURY: VEHICLES USED IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS SUCH AS TAXI'S AND SECURITY SERVICES WHERE EXTENDED LOW SPEED RUN TIME AND EXTENDED IDLING MAY EXHIBIT A RED TRIANGLE LIGHT AND CODES INDICATING A TRANSAXLE OVERTEMP. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN R…
Bulletin TSB-08-15-1 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Equipment · Jun 2009NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
Bulletin 0645 · Power Train · Jan 2006POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Bulletin 06116 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2006LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT
Bulletin 0637 · Tires · Jan 2006Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MARINER HYBRID FWD/AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mercury Mariner Hybrid
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company from the 2001 to the 2026 model years across four generations, as Ford's first SUV derived from a car platform.
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