2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier
All photo credits
- Photo: 2010 Mercury Mountaineer Premier in White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic, front left, 07-05-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier V8 by Clock38030, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Mercury Mountaineer Premier, Rear Right, 08-11-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Mercury Mountaineer Premier in White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic, rear left, 07-05-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Mountaineer dashboard by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier is a 292-hp V8 with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $33,300 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 292 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Mountaineer measures 193.4 inches long on a 113.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,636 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,300 ($53,683 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,945 ($54,723 *) |
| Destination Charge | $645 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L Modular SOHC V8, 3-valve VCT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 292 hp |
| Torque | 315 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder with VCT |
| Bore and Stroke | 90.2 x 90.0 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | P245/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P245/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 83.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,636 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (22.8 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercury MOUNTAINEER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 11, 2007 · VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Remedy: 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 CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
NHTSA campaign 07E104000
Nov 9, 2005 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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.
Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 05V520000
117 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Mercury MOUNTAINEER
Owner Complaints
117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercury MOUNTAINEER (6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 43 |
| Power Train | 39 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Structure | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.