Mercury Mariner

China Product


Hybrid

First generation

Production string trimmer edger

20052007 thickness planer

Assembly electric belt sanders

Claycomo, Missouri

Avon Lake, Ohio

Length

174.9 in (4442 mm)

Width

70.1 in (1781 mm)

Height

69.7 in (1770 mm)

Hybrid: 70.4 in (1788 mm)

Fuel capacity

16.5 US gal (62.5 L; 13.7 imp gal)

The Mariner Hybrid powertrain is identical to its sibling, the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it was launched to the U.S. market in 2006.

Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Like the Ford Escape Hybrid, the Mariner Hybrid is a "full" hybrid electric system, meaning the system can switch automatically between pure electric power, pure gasoline engine power, or a combination of electric battery and gasoline engine operating together, for maximum performance and efficiency at all speeds and loads. When braking or decelerating, the Mariner's hybrid system uses regenerative braking, where the electric drive motor becomes a generator, converting the vehicle's momentum back to electricity for storage in the batteries. With 155 hp (116 kW), the Mariner Hybrid has nearly the same acceleration performance as the conventional 200 hp (150 kW) V6 Mariner. Again, just like the Escape Hybrid, it gets a respectable average of 34 miles per US gallon (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg-imp) and is sometimes said to be the most fuel efficient sport utility vehicle on the road.

Presidential Edition

On September 7, 2006 Ford delivered a special "Presidential Edition" Mercury Mariner Hybrid to former President Bill Clinton. Its custom features include:

LED lighting

A 110-volt outlet

Rear bucket seats

Center console & rear seat fold-out writing desks

Personal DVD players for each seat

Refrigerator

Increased rear seat legroom

There have also been several undisclosed security modifications made to the vehicle.

Second generation

Second generation

Production

2008-present

Assembly

Claycomo, Missouri

Length

2008: 175.2 in (4450 mm)

2009: 174.7 in (4437 mm)

2010: 175.1 in (4448 mm)

Width

71.1 in (1806 mm)

Height

68.8 in (1748 mm)

Premier: 70.0 in (1778 mm)

Hybrid: 67.7 in (1720 mm)

Fuel capacity

16.5 US gal (62.5 L; 13.7 imp gal)

Hybrid: 15.0 US gal (56.8 L; 12.5 imp gal)

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.[citation needed]

2009 changes

The 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner were unveiled at the 2008 Washington Auto Show. Sporting a 2.5-liter engine and 6-speed automatic transmission that replaces the four speed automatic transmission, the new powertrain is expected to improve the EPA estimated fuel economy by 1 mile per gallon and increase power by 11% to 170 horsepower (130 kW). As well as the existing 3.0-liter Duratec V6 being bumped from 200 horsepower (150 kW) to a more respectable 240 horses and the 6-speed automatic as well.

The new engine is also the new basis for Ford hybrid models, including the Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid. or every eight Escape and Mariner vehicles we sell, one of them is a hybrid, and the appeal is growing, says Sue Ciscke, Ford senior vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.

Also on display at the show is a Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) alongside the production Escape Hybrid. The plug-in research vehicle uses high voltage, lithium-ion batteries and can travel up to 30 miles (48 km) on battery power alone before switching to full hybrid mode, delivering the equivalent of up to 120 miles per US gallon (2.0 L/100 km; 140 mpg-imp) for far fewer trips to the gas station.

Ford is collaborating with Southern California Edison in a unique partnership to advance the commercialization of PHEVs. This is part of Ford sustainability strategy, which also includes EcoBoost engine technology, announced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

2010 changes

For the 2010 model year, the Mariner added Ford's MyKey and trailer sway controls as standard on all trim levels. The Mariner engine has a Flex-Fuel option on all of them which features being able to use E85 fuel and/or regular unleaded only on the optional V6 engine.

Countries sold

The Mariner is officially offered in the U.S., Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the U.A.E.

Awards

Consumers Digest best buy for 2005, 2006, 2007.

Mercury Mariner Hybrid was awarded 2006 Green Car of the Year.

See also

List of hybrid vehicles

Notes

^ "2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review". Automoblog.net. http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/11/2009-mercury-mariner-hybrid-review/. Retrieved 2009-01-05. 

^ "Clinton to get custom hybrid SUV". CNN.com. September 7, 2006. http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/09/07/clinton_hybrid/index.html. Retrieved 2009-11-09. 

^ "2008 Mariner Specifications". Media.Ford.com. http://media.ford.com/press_kits_detail.cfm?presskit_id=1518&item_id=4717&press_section_id=2878. Retrieved 2009-11-09. 

^ "2008 Mariner Hybrid Specifications". Media.Ford.com. http://media.ford.com/press_kits_detail.cfm?presskit_id=1618&item_id=5054&press_section_id=2878. Retrieved 2009-11-09. 

^ "Ford builds on electric power steering technology to enhance drive quality, enable more features". Media.Ford.com. March 12, 2009. http://www.media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30019. Retrieved 2009-11-09. 

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