Ford Unveils 2008 Mercury Mariner
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2008 Mercury Mariner

BODY

Construction

Unitized welded steel body

Final Assembly Location

Claycomo , Mo.

   

POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS

ENGINE

Duratec 23, I-4

Duratec 30, V-6

Type

2.3-liter

3.0-liter

Configuration

Aluminum block and aluminum heads

Aluminum block and aluminum heads

Valvetrain

DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Bore x stroke

3.44 x 3.70 in. / 87.5 x 94.0 mm

3.50 x 3.13 in. / 89 x 79.5 mm

Displacement

140 cu. in. / 2,261 cc

183 cu. in. / 3,000 cc

Compression ratio

9.7:1

10.0:1

Horsepower

153 @ 5,800 rpm

200 @ 6,000 rpm

Horsepower per liter

66.5

66.6

Torque

152 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm

193 lbs.-ft @ 4,850 rpm

Recommended fuel

87 octane unleaded

87 octane unleaded

Fuel capacity

16.5 gallons

16.5 gallons

Fuel Injection

Sequential multi-port electronic

Sequential multi-port electronic

Oil Capacity

4.5 quarts with filter

6.0 quarts with filter

Coolant Capacity

5.3 quarts (6.4 with automatic)

10.6 quarts

DRIVETRAIN

Layout

Front-wheel drive / Intelligent four-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive / Intelligent four-wheel drive

TRANSMISSION

Standard

4-speed automatic overdrive

4-speed automatic overdrive

Gear Ratios

  1st

2.889:1

2.889:1

  2nd

1.571:1

1.571:1

  3rd

1.000:1

1.000:1

  4th

0.698:1

0.698:1

  Final Drive

3.77:1

3.77:1

Reverse

2.310:1

2.310:1

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar

Rear

Independent Double Lateral and Semi Trailing Arm Design

STEERING

Type

Power rack and pinion

Ratio

17.9:1

Turning circle curb-to-curb

36.7 ft

BRAKES

Type

Four wheel power brakes with standard 4-sensor, 4-channel anti lock braking system (ABS)

Front

10.9-in vented disc

10.9-in vented disc (11.9-in on V-6 4WD)

Rear

9.0-in drum

9.0-in drum (11.9-in disc on V-6 4WD)

Power assist

Dual Diaphragm

WHEELS AND TIRES

Base

16-in aluminum,P235/70R16

Largest

17-in aluminum,P225/65R17

DIMENSIONS – Base Vehicle (inches unless otherwise noted)

EXTERIOR

Wheelbase

103.1

Vehicle length

175.2

Vehicle width -
(Excluding Mirrors)
(Including Mirrors)
(Mirrors folded)

71.1
81.3
77.9

Vehicle height

68.0 without options / 70.0 with options

Minimum Running Ground Clearance (FWD/4WD)

8.4 /8.1

Track width, front/rear

61.1/60.4

INTERIOR – Base vehicle

Seating capacity

5 passenger

Headroom

   Front row

40.4

   Second row

39.2

Legroom

   Front row

41.6

   Second row

35.6

Shoulder room

   Front row

56.6

   Second row

55.9

Hip room

   Front row

53.4

   Second row

49.1

WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES Base Vehicle (pounds unless otherwise noted)

SAE passenger volume

99.4 cu. ft.

Cargo Volume

66.2 cu. ft. (Behind first row)

29.3 cu. ft. (Behind Second Row)

Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped)

1,500

3,500 w/Towing Pkg.

Base curb weight

3341 FWD
3493 4WD

3385 FWD
3549 4WD

GVWR

4400 FWD
4540 4WD

4500 FWD
4640 4WD

Fuel Efficiency 2007 Label Data

City/Hwy (I-4)

City/Hwy (V-6)

23/26 FWD
21/24 4WD

20/24 FWD
19/23 4WD

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty

3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper

5-year / 60,000 powertrain

Specifications subject to change.

2008 Mariner Hybrid

BODY

Construction

Unitized welded steel body

Final assembly location

Claycomo , Mo.

 

POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS

GASOLINE ENGINE

Type

Duratec 2.3 L DOHC 16-valve Atkinson cycle

Configuration

Aluminum block and heads

Valvetrain

DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder with direct-acting mechanical bucket

Bore x stroke

3.44 x 3.70 in. / 87.5 x 94.0 mm

Displacement

140 cu. in. / 2.3 liters (2,261 cc)

Compression Ratio

12.4:1

Horsepower

133@ 6,000 rpm

Horsepower per liter

57.8

Torque

124 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm

Recommended fuel

87 octane unleaded

Fuel capacity

15.0 gallons

Fuel Injection

Sequential multi-port electronic

Oil Capacity

4.5 quarts with filter

Coolant Capacity

11.6 quarts

   
   

ELECTRIC MOTOR

Type

Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor

Power

70 kw @5,000 rpm

Voltage

330V maximum

Transmission

Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCVT)

DRIVETRAIN

Layout

FWD
Intelligent 4WD System

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs and
stabilizer bar

Rear

Independent, with lateral links,
and trailing arm design

STEERING

Type

Rack-and-pinion with electric power assist

Steering column

Tilt

Ratio

17.9:1

Turns lock-to-lock

2.9

Turning circle curb-to-curb

36.7 ft

BRAKES

Type

Four wheel power brakes with standard 4-sensor, 4-channel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and integrated regenerative braking

Front

10.93-inch vented disc

Rear

11.89-inch disc

TIRES AND WHEELS

Standard

16-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheels
P235/70R16 All-season BSW tires

DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted)

EXTERIOR

Wheelbase

103.1

Vehicle length

175.2

Vehicle width -
(Excluding Mirrors)
(Including Mirrors)
(Mirrors Folded)

71.1
81.3
77.9

Vehicle height

68.0

Track width, front/rear

61.1 / 60.4

Minimum Running Ground clearance

8.6

Overhang, front/rear

34.0/38.1

Angle of approach/departure

24.5/27.7 degrees

Ramp breakover angle

21.3 degrees

INTERIOR

Seating capacity

5

Front headroom

40.4

Front legroom

41.6

Front shoulder room

56.6

Front hip room

53.4

Rear headroom

39.2

Rear legroom

35.6

Rear shoulder room

55.9

Rear hip room

49.1

CURB WEIGHT AND TOWING CAPACITY

Base curb weight (pounds)

3659

Weight distribution (f/r)

57 / 43

Max. payload capacity (pounds)

940

Power-to-weight ratio

0.040

MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT

AM/FM MP3 and Satellite ready single CD player with 4 speakers
FWD
Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Power 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system
Power Group: power windows, locks, mirrors and accessory delay

Remote Keyless entry, driver side keyless entry keypad, auto dimming (electrochromic) rearview mirror
Hybrid-unique 16" aluminum wheels with brushed aluminum center cap
P235/70R16 A/S BSW tires
Front fog lamps

Roof rack side rails
Privacy glass
Power 6-way driver seat
Dual Automatic Temperature Control
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise control

Dynamic Side Impact Safety Package with Side Air Curtains
Air bags, dual stage driver & single stage front passenger with Front Passenger Sensing System
Securilock® passive anti-theft system

OPTIONS

Power Moonroof/Satellite Radio Package
Audiophile MP3 & Satellite-Ready, CDx6 In-dash CD player, with 7-Speakers & Audio Volume Control
Leather Trim Package including premium leather seating surfaces, lumbar controls and
6-way power driver seat
Hybrid Premium Package: Energy Flow /Navigation system; heated Premium leather seating surfaces; heated exterior side mirrors; Reverse Sensing System; cargo area retractable cover; roof rack crossbars, includes Leather trim package.

OTHER

Exterior color

Vivid Red Clearcoat Metallic, Light Ice Blue Clearcoat, Kiwi Clearcoat, Tungsten Grey Clearcoat Mettallic, Black Pearl Slate Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat , Silver Metallic Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat.

Interior trim

Standard Premium Cloth with Herringbone Cloth Inserts
Optional Premium Leather Bucket Seating Surfaces with Perforated Leather Inserts

Fuel Efficiency

City/Hwy.

Automatic, Variable speed, 2.3-liter I4

FWD : N/A

4WD: 32/29

WARRANTY INFORMATION

3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper

5-year / 60,000 powertrain

Hybrid-specific components are covered by a warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles

Specifications subject to change.


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Source: Ford Motor Company




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