Model year guide

2005 Mercury Mariner

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Mercury Mariner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 35 on record.

2005 Mercury Mariner — representative photo
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2005 Mercury Mariner at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints67
Combined18–21 mpg
Typical price$3,314

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Mercury Mariner recalls 3

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing NHTSA Campaign #15E045000 · 03/06/2015

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimensio…

Fix: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift NHTSA Campaign #15V606000 · 29/09/2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lev…

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-4…

Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint NHTSA Campaign #06V111000 · 07/04/2006

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.

Fix: DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

2005 Mercury Mariner common problems

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
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.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2005 Mercury Mariner safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2005 Mercury Mariner 4-DR. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2005 Mercury Mariner MPG & running costs

Combined18–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,500

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2005 Mercury Mariner worth?

Low
$1,200
Typical price
$3,314
High
$5,400

From 35 comparable 2005 Mercury Mariner listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Mercury Mariner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,500
Fuel only$17,500
Per mile$0.23

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.

2005 Mercury Mariner trims & engines on record

Trims
Luxury · Premier · Convenience · LS
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 200 hp · 2.3L 4-cyl 153 hp

2005 Mercury Mariner vehicles on record

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Other Mercury Mariner model years

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2005 Mercury Mariner — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mercury Mariner have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercury Mariner. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Mariner?

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, power train.

What is the 2005 Mercury Mariner safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2005 Mercury Mariner crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2005 Mercury Mariner get?

The 2005 Mercury Mariner has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 2005 Mercury Mariner worth?

Comparable 2005 Mercury Mariner listings run roughly $1,200–$5,400, typically around $3,314 (from 35 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.