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2008 Mercury Mariner
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2008 Mercury Mariner

The freshened 2008 model had standard side curtain airbags and, on non-hybrid models, electronic stability control. However, even with the freshening, the basic platform dated back to 2001. This shows up in a decided lack of agility, noisiness, and an unsettled ride. Interior fit and finish are improved over the previous model, but remain lackluster. On the plus side, the Mariner offers reasonably good interior room, easy access, and good outward visibility. A rear-view camera is optional. The 2011 model year was the last for the Mercury brand.

Market value
$3,300
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2008
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2008

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,300
Retail value range
$2,850 - $3,675
Original MSRP range
$21,540 - $29,920
Trade-in range
$585 - $1,180

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
175 in
Width
70 in
Height
70 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Weight
3,605 lb
Maximum load
1,000 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
28 in
Cargo volume
37.5 cu ft

Brand context

About Mercury

Until Ford discontinued the brand in 2011, Mercury sat in the middle of the company’s lineup—fancier than Ford but not as luxurious as Lincoln. The brand had its heyday from the 1950s through the 1980s, with cars like the Cougar, Monterey, Montclair, and Turnpike Cruiser still commonplace at classic car shows. Nearly all recent Mercury models were based on Ford counterparts. The Mercury Milan was a gussied-up Ford Fusion and the Mercury Grand Marquis was a more comfortable take on the Ford Crown Victoria. Since the brand has been gone for many years, most Mercury vehicles will lack modern convenience and safety features, and used examples will likely have high mileage.

Vehicle ID: 5241 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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