2006 Mercury Mountaineer 3.5rl

Mountaineer is a Ford Explorer dressed as a Mercury. For 2006, it gets more V8 power, freshened styling, and front side airbags. Premier model is offered with a 292-hp V8; the V8 gains 53 hp for '06. For '06, the V8 has a 6-speed automatic instead of a 5-speed. All Mountaineers are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that includes low-range gearing. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard. So is Ford's AdvanceTrac antiskid system with rollover sensors. The 2nd row has a 60/40 split bench with available reclining seatbacks. Front side airbags are standard on all models. Standard on Premier are curtain side airbags with rollover deployment; these cover the 1st and 2nd seat rows.