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2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier

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 TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$33,300 ($53,683 *)
MSRP with Destination$33,945 ($54,723 *)
Destination Charge$645
Engine
Engine Type4.6L Modular SOHC V8, 3-valve VCT, naturally aspirated
Horsepower292 hp
Torque315 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 3 valves per cylinder with VCT
Bore and Stroke90.2 x 90.0
Injection TypeSequential multiport fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway19 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 in
Wheels Rear17 in
Tires FrontP245/65R17
Tires RearP245/65R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.4 in
Width73.5 in
Height72.8 in
Wheelbase113.7 in
Cargo Volume83.7 ft³
Curb Weight4,636 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.8 in
Headroom Rear38.7 in
Legroom Front42.4 in
Legroom Rear36.9 in
Shoulder Room Front59 in
Shoulder Room Rear59 in
Hip Room Front55.4 in
Hip Room Rear55.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (22.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. w/SAB

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

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling43
Power Train39
Engine14
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other9
Structure7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 27, 2022 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that her husband informed her that the vehicle had experienced an unknown radiator failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
Sep 5, 2021 · Unknown Or Other
“My shifter continuously won’t come out of park. Multiple other people with the same kind of vehicle have posted on forums with the same issue. It’s happened weekly for a year or more. I keep getting…”
Jul 18, 2021 · Unknown Or Other
“There is a known issue with the cluster panel’s relay that has caused my headlights to flash off and on randomly as it malfunctions.”
Apr 22, 2021 · Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Wheels
“MY CAR WILL JERK AS I'M DRIVING RPMS GOING HIGH WHILE NO SPEED IS PICKING UP. WITH JUMP OUT OF GEAR WHEN AT STOP LIGHT. LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM TIRES COULD HAVE FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON GAS PETAL AND…”
Oct 20, 2019 · Structure
“2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 123,000 MILES. NOTICE (BOTTOM) OF BOX SUBFRAME, LOCATED REAR DRIVER SIDE ONLY. FOWARD OF REAR AXLE, HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN A LENGTH OF 8 TO 10 INCHES. CORROSION HAS…”

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.

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