2006 Mercury Mountaineer
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 70 on record.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls 2
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Fix: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOME…
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
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 Mountaineer common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer safety ratings
Rollover risk: 22.8% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer MPG & running costs
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 2006 Mercury Mountaineer worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($4,284) with the same model 3 model-years older ($1,927), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 37
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 37.
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP A…
Bulletin SSM 51909 · Power Train · Sep 2023Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Pro…
Bulletin TSB 19-2026 · Structure · Feb 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Pro…
Bulletin TSB 19-2026 · Structure, Equipment · Feb 2019This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible…
Bulletin DOR-S3J9G-11 · Steering · Oct 2018Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft rolle…
Bulletin SSM 47331 · Engine, Equipment · Jun 2018The 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 2016FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. *PE
Bulletin ASI-44429 · Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Air · Mar 2014FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE
Bulletin TSB-12-7-4 · Engine · Jul 2012FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. *PE
Bulletin TSB-08-18-2 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train · Jun 2009FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
Bulletin TSB-08-19-3 · Power Train · May 2009Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MOUNTAINEER RWD/AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mercury Mountaineer
The Mercury Mountaineer is a mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was sold by Mercury from 1996 until 2010. The first Mercury SUV, the Mountaineer was a divisional counterpart of the Ford Explorer, marketed above it and between the Lincoln Aviator. Across its three generations, the Mountaineer was marketed exclusively as a 5-door wagon, with no counterpart to the 3-door Explorer Sport or the Explorer Sport Trac pickup truck.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer trims & engines on record
2006 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles on record
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier4M2EU48826UJ01967
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier4M2EU38846UJ10082
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier4M2EU48826UJ07574
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU47E66UJ14048
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2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier4M2EU48806UJ07122
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier4M2EU48876UJ11247
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2006 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience4M2EU36EX6UJ09186
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU47E16UJ14734
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU47E36UJ02357
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU47E26ZJ03700
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU37EX6UJ00373
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier4M2EU38856UJ09796
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier4M2EU38856UJ20362
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier4M2EU48816ZJ05219
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU47E76UJ15452
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU47E46UJ12413
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU47E66ZJ03036
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience4M2EU46E86UJ27031
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Luxury4M2EU37E46UJ24555
2006 Mercury Mountaineer Convenience4M2EU36E66UJ06480