| Production | 2005–2007 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Claycomo, Missouri Avon Lake, Ohio |
| Length | 174.9 in (4,442 mm) |
| Width | 70.1 in (1,781 mm) |
| Height | 69.7 in (1,770 mm) Hybrid: 70.4 in (1,788 mm) |
Introduced during the 2005 refresh of the Ford Escape, the Mercury Mariner was positioned above both it and the Mazda Tribute. It also includes stylistic differences, such as a two-tone interior, turn signal repeaters borrowed from the European-market Ford Maverick, monotone cladding, and the signature Mercury "waterfall" front grille. Unlike its counterparts, a manual transmission was not part of the powertrain lineup. The Mariner was the first Mercury with a four-cylinder since the Mercury Cougar was dropped in 2002. For 2006, the lineup was expanded with the introduction of the Mariner Hybrid.
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