| Production | 2008–2011 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Claycomo, Missouri |
| Length | 2008: 175.2 in (4,450 mm) 2009: 174.7 in (4,437 mm) 2010: 175.1 in (4,448 mm) |
| Width | 71.1 in (1,806 mm) |
| Height | 68.8 in (1,748 mm) Premier: 70.0 in (1,778 mm) Hybrid: 67.7 in (1,720 mm) |
For the 2008 model year the Mariner was significantly updated with a new look although it remained on the Ford CD2 platform used by the previous generation.
The changes included a new seats, headlights, taillights, a new liftgate, a higher beltline and new doors and wheels.
The interior was also significantly updated with higher quality materials and more refined features.
The engines remained the same but the 3.0 L Duratec V6 has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by 10%.
Mariner and its Ford Escape sibling were the first vehicles to feature Ford's pull-drift steering compensation, an enhancement made possible by applying software control to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.
The first 2008 Mercury Mariner was unveiled at the South Florida International Auto Show on October 6, 2006 and was touted as a new direction for the Mercury brand.
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