MV 78 - Escape Vs. Mariner"

[@luisvelasquez4667]

Super reliable vehicles, I have a escape 2001 with 380k miles and still running strong, I would never sell it

[@BAMaher]

Wow! My 08 Escape has 200k miles, does yours have the 3.0L V6 in it?

[@Zeeangelofdeath]

I was looking into getting one but I heard it was easily prone to rust

[@jeffclyburn8000]

I have a 4 cylinder 2011 Escape with 219,000 miles on it and it still runs great. It has some rust here and there but I'm in upstate NY 🍻

[@levisamaya]

I think that the Mariner is the city version and the escape is the light off road version

[@jcsftwre]

Thank you very much for doing this video! I'm retired and living in Mexico and I saved up to buy a newer vehicle. I was looking at these two and wondered how they differ. You video has helped me a LOT and taught me a few things. 1 Mercury is no longer around so parts will be hard to find in 10 years. I also know I see a lot more Ford Escapes down here and the parts are cheap. Your videos are even helping peopl in other copuntries to find the right car for them! Thanks!!! :-)

[@carsonkeller300]

Mariner looks nicer in my opinion

[@mattts4g]

Yes and no

[@kevin-qc7zv]

Agreed

[@leeswatls]

Totally

[@Denise-ir3im]

yep

[@creatorwho7089]

awsome video. I was gonna buy a 2005 escape but switched for a 09 mariner, literally the same car and this lineup helped me pick

[@andrewstanley903]

I’d love to get a Mariner. I love the taillights.

[@tuanh_duong]

I always thought the Mariners looked more elegant than the Escapes. The waterfall treatment of the Mercury’s are better compared to the Ford’s at least IMO

[@2035jim]

TuAnh Duong not my opinion I think Ford and mercury are the same cars

[@theshield1613]

2035jim But Mercury is a luxury brand compare to the Ford

[@shrek1770]

Mercury was owned by Ford. Ford made Mercury to give customers a more prestige car. Mercury is defunct now

[@thesurvivalist.]

It does! That is why I drive the Hybrid version!

[@thesurvivalist.]

2035jim They are, they share the same parts. He forgot the rear proximity sensor!

[@BobbyFocus2008]

I honestly love the way both look , but if i had a choice i would choose the Mariner only for appearance . plus the mariner has a lot more options that were offered .

[@TheScandoman]

Wheels ARE interchangeable: last fall, was at a salvage yard for some parts for my '08 Mariner, and saw a crashed '11 Escape: rims were fine, and had 4 matching Michelin tires with over 80% tread! I scooped them all up for $288! All I had to do was pop out the center caps & switch them back! Yay! You can upgrade the headlight switch, if you want! Enjoy! Good luck!

[@boomerguy9935]

I've driven the I4 and owned two of the V6 Escapes. The mileage on the I4 is good only if you don't live in mountains or tow anything. The V6 is much better in these areas. I really like them!

[@bikerdave19148]

I bought a Tribute for the same reason, great car. I've been in the repair side of the business for 30 years. The nice thing about the tribute is that most people looking for Escapes have no interest in looking at a Mazda, and because people that ARE looking for a Mazda are looking for zoom-zoom. The Tribute uses the same as the Mariner as far as fog lamps. Headlamp lenses are different.

[@RedQNZ]

What is your opinion, being you are the repair side of the business, of these cars as used cars as they get older? do you they tend to hold up OK? Easy to get parts for? Easy for mechanics to work on and keep going? thanks

[@maxmarc1000]

Thanks. I was wondering if the Tribute and Mariner fog lamps are the same. By the way, the tail lights of the 08-12 Ford Escape fit the 08-11 Tribute perfectly. And vice versa.

[@kristy7596]

Very good compare and contrast. Informative. Fun. "Alternate universe" lol. Liked to see you drive it. Thanks!

[@darnellrobeson4761]

I just got a beautiful tungsten grey 2008 Mercury Mariner base 4wd V6.. I got it with 91k miles. Dealership in md. It's nostalgic for me... I grew up in my grandparents Explorers and Escapes. And I owned 3 Grand Marquis so I specifically searched for a Mercury Mariner. I'm in love with it.

[@Beth9228]

I had a 2011 Mercury Milan Premier. My mother gotten a loaner vehicle to drive one time with a 2011 Ford Fusion. It was a little bit different exterior but, almost the same interior.

[@beauford731]

Enjoyed the video, good comparison. We have a 2008 v6 escape and love it. When I see a Mariner I do like some of the differences.

[@svonnedaughtrey8637]

Both my 2010, and 2012 escapes are FWD I4. The 2012 is fully loaded except for the 6 CD. The 2010 is missing the Rear park assist,the dual climate,6 CD,and sunroof. They are fantastic cars. Plan to keep them for a while.

[@gdenon]

My Mariner has 252k on it. Runs great. I've had to do exhaust manifold gaskets, flex pipe, body control module, tone ring on the front right CV axle, brake hoses and regular maintenance besides that. I did all the work myself and parts were under $200 with everything combined. Trying to squeeze 400k out of it

[@svonnedaughtrey8637]

George Denoncourt, just got my 2010 back from the shop. Had to have an axle bushing, seal, and inner part of the CV axle replaced. I've had to have a motor mount replaced. Both front lower control arms need to be replaced. My 2010 has 102k on it, so I'm guessing I got one of the "less fortunate" ones. The 2012 is at 64k, and hasn't had any of the issues the 2010 has.

[@Go-Dawgs]

I love my Mariner! So upset my daughter totaled it, so I am searching for another one to buy. Not many for sale so I think other owners love theirs also.

[@SRM13]

I love my Mariner lol

[@briangadow7315]

Lmao you can buy mine I want me a car 😂

[@Blueguitar007]

Mariner has great soundproofing. Supposedly thicker glass too starting in 2008. My Mariner has 3.0 V6 and has same type air filter as your escape.

[@raphaelrenaud8074]

3:45 The laugh just killing me😭😂😂

[@johnd.1849]

I have a Mariner. Road better than the Escape with independent suspension. Mariner had a little better interior quality , closer to Lincoln

[@mattmaverick703]

They honestly are both great looking trucks. Also very reliable and well built too! Can't go wrong with a Ford in general. Love Ford's

[@gregleo2848]

These are not trucks.

[@MiyahLee-g3m]

you mean suvs?

[@gregleo2848]

"There was also the Mazda Tribute, but I never see those around." I would also say that the Land Rover Freelander 2 which was built 2006-2015 is related to a Ford Escape. They didn't share any parts and they were built in different plants, but the exterior shape looks somewhat similar. This was from the time when Ford owned Land Rover. By the way, the first generation Escapes were named Ford Maverick in Europe.

[@ccroy2001]

I have a 2010 XLT. I always wondered what the Mercury was like. When I bought my Escape my neighbor had a Mazda Tribute so I know what it’s like, a Ford minus Sync. Great cars very reliable.

[@ravenbonanza1522]

I have a 2008 Escape, I agree with you..it is a very reliable vehicle. Plus, it has that timeless design that will still look good in the coming years to come.

[@ChristopherCerta]

When you say your Escape is the vehicle you wanted, I say the same about my Mariner, and it’s “Waterfall,” grill. 👍🏼

[@jrmiss4167]

Christopher Certa I have a question since it’s a 4 speed does its struggle going up hills?

[@ChristopherCerta]

Jr Miss My Mariner is a V6, so I don’t have an issue with hills.

[@Joshoptimus]

These vehicles are equipped with 6 speed CVT transmissions. The 3.O V6 is the way to go 240 ponies, never an issue going up hills. These things are very poweful and fast especially on flat open highway

[@BreakingPintMedia]

@@Joshoptimus a CVT has no gears. The Hybrid version uses a CVT transmission. The 2009 - 2012 non-Hybrid models use a 6 speed transmission (non-CVT). The prior years used a 4 speed automatic.

[@sorrowfulsatchel679]

I saw a Mazda Tribute at my local CVS a few days ago. I thought it was an escape until I saw the logo.

[@mhill94]

It essentially is tho, just different logo

[@charleslewis564]

I have a 2005 Ford Escape xlt, I want to upgrade to 2011 Mercury mariner premier edition. Love the cd2 platform. Any comments or advice? I want a small affordable, luxury and RELIABLE suv

[@flesh77]

Hi from Spain , a 2002 Mazda Tribute 2.0 Awd, (bought in 2003) , 251k km and still in good working order. Only regular manteinance, last year shocks replaced (for kyb excel g) and insonorized doors and floor . 😍. 8.5 L/100km at highway @97km/h .

[@Raymo853inLeDroit]

The Marinier has the wet trunk like my Escape. What is meant by that? Does your trunk leak?

[@marionkyman]

It's an area you can store just about anything but is great for wet things like swim trunks etc. It's out of the way and hidden so great for putting small valuables while hiking etc.

[@misaelvenegas8783]

Will the headlights of the escape fit on the mariner?????

[@maxionparker9878]

Every year except the 08.

[@donnareed3822]

So I ask you in another video and you didn’t answer. It is now 2019. How long did you keep your escape and how many miles did you put it. Also what problems did you have and at what mileage did you have them please?

[@aminabellalvaradoaguero9190]

Good question and! Am moving from UK to Dominican Republic and looking at getting on of these, I've already traveled around the country with on of these and fall in love

[@yo_its_gingey5329]

I put a 3" lift kit on my 2010 Escape XLT and put a pushbar up front, Im now just waiting for my parts to get here for my new intake and ECU for it. Then I just gotta get some new wheels with big ole meats so itll be more of an offroading escape than a normal SUV. I have to cut a hole in my hood for the snorkel intake.

[@keithwolstenholme4238]

I asked about a lift kit for my 2011 and was told to leave it alone because of the high c.g.

[@ballershanelle]

I purchased police lot 2012 escape and it's throwing codes 300, 301, 302, 303 only first cylinder is 80 compression the rest 150-160. I also see these sway wavy lines on the dash. Sadly, while it went into the lot ok, ahole tow truck back into enough to push the front brace bar back enough. I am happy with the auction sale: 1000k price. Trying to figure where I can take it . A engine shop or a mechanic So, in general where are you buying an ecu? I need one for my ford ranger

[@colbywalsh4610]

It seems basically like a 2008 Ford escape limited we have. I mean some of the trim is different because of it being a mercury and such, but our escape has the direct tech, the upgraded sound system with six CD changer and sink and all that. And as two mileage with the V-6, I’m curious to see what you’re getting out of your four cylinder. Hours with the Duratek does about 26 on trips. About 23 in town.

[@svonnedaughtrey8637]

Colby Walsh my 2010 escape limited with the 4 cylinder engine gets about 30-32 mpg on the highway.

[@johnd.1849]

Colby Walsh: I have the same year Mariner as pictured here, but with the 4 cylinder. I got 35.4 mpg on a recent trip to Denver

[@BAMaher]

Wow you get great mileage in town, i get about 14.5 in the city but mine also has 200k miles on it.

[@robertabrams91]

Looking to by an escape...mariner...or tribute in the month to come.. I'm looking at 2012 models only because I did research and found that's the most reliable year. How do they hold up? Which should I choose?

[@jasonmode5852]

I'm late on this thread, but in case you haven't purchased. I just sold 06 escape running like a champ at 140,000k..I bought a Mariner with183,000 and runs just as good and is mint. It's all wheel drive, even though it says 4wheel drive on the back of hatch it is indeed all wheel. Thats not a bad thing. Iv'e had this out with some big trucks on the nasty trails and it blew everyones minds. It was and still is a champ

[@spiritsjoy]

Are the windows exactly the same? I wanted to get custom window coverings from Weathertec but they dont make them for the Mercury Mariner, they do make them for the Ford Escape.

[@damionwood3122]

Do they have interchangeable parts? For instance I messed up the door Fran on my Mercury Mariner 2008 and found a Ford Escape in the junkyard so I took the door home and waiting for a good day to attach it.

[@maxionparker9878]

As a 08 owner, the headlights are unique to that model. Neither the 07 or 09 has the same. Everything else is interchangeable.

[@nelsonvargas7182]

I enjoyed this video, specially the mariner compared to mine/ my car😂 and the laughs you have by your self enjoying your escape, I also have a 2010 xlt 4banger. I love that thing.

[@Adeline9418]

What generation is my 05 escape hybrid?

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

First gen

[@keithwolstenholme4238]

My 2011 Escape has a black center stack and center console.

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

You must have a limited model or an XLT with the optional blacked out package

[@keithwolstenholme4238]

I think it’s an XLT. It has the mood lights and leather seats.

[@maxmanus6255]

Guys help need information about ford escape bumper cover will fit on mariner 2010 year thanks lot

[@HugoLopez-bq5st]

porque son tan parecidos

[@Jesus_is_the_only_way414]

I got a 4cyl 2008 escape wish I had v6

[@cezz1105]

Why?

[@Jesus_is_the_only_way414]

@@cezz1105 for better acceleration I use my escape to deliver pizza 🍕 lol

[@cezz1105]

@@Jesus_is_the_only_way414 lol, I understand. I just bought a 2011 with 4cy. But I've heard a lot of people prefer the v6 for the power!

[@Jesus_is_the_only_way414]

@@cezz1105 don’t get me wrong I do have a spot in my heart for my 4cyl escape

[@Jesus_is_the_only_way414]

@@cezz1105 2011 very nice

[@noedelafuentejr.9283]

Great vid! Planning to trade my car for a Mariner / Escape / Tribute

[@TR-cp9bp]

Does your Mariner make a whining sound when raising the RPM? Is the whining sound normal?

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

Never noticed it

[@46GarageUSA]

The Mercury looks way better. Nicer wheels too

[@WizardMower]

What about the mazda tribute?!

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

I mentioned the Tribute. There wasn’t one available.

[@bonenfant96]

I had one for 6 months, and sold it. Bought a Mazda 3, and regreted selling my Escape. Now, after a year I bought another Escape......................try taking it from me :-) This one stays.

[@fernandosantana810]

You are missing the Mazda tribute exactly the same but with mazda badge. It would have been excelent to see a Lincoln version with more luxurious interior.

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

Yeah, I didn’t mention it because it’s hard to find one of them. If I can, it’ll be documented for sure though.

[@mrdaytona675]

Does Mariner have the same rust issues as the Escape?

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

I believe so unfortunately

[@Mulatto.Macchiato]

I am debating between a 2011 Ford & 2008 Mercury, such a close call!!! The 4WD with the Mercury may be the dealbreaker, I've never not had 4WD...

[@the8419]

Do you like beer? 🍺

[@Mulatto.Macchiato]

@@the8419 I'm more of a draft style mead person 🥴

[@the8419]

@@Mulatto.Macchiato lol you should do a draft style mead chugging video 😊

[@jasonmode5852]

Go 4 wheel. This thing blows people away of how amazing it performs. It says 4wheel but really it's all wheel which is the secret

[@Mulatto.Macchiato]

@@jasonmode5852 I went 4 wheel and love it, she hauls ass

[@f150sbcglobal]

i UNDERSTAND THE 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAD A DEFECT THAT CAUSED IT TO LEAK - DO YOU KNOW ABOUT IT?

[@Me-ir1wt]

f150sbcglobal are the headliner board in a 05 mariner the same as 05 focus

[@zachariahhood6802]

The red thing in the Mariner rear bumper isn't a light

[@andrewcostel4821]

Do a Ford Escape vs Mercury mariner vs Mazda Tribute

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

I never see the Tributes unfortunately

[@jakelock5895]

Hey there's also a mazda Tribute it's the same to

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

Yeah, if there was one there at the time I would’ve included it

[@Brian-vz7xe]

@@MichaelAdamsRocks I have been trying to find a video that covers the 4WD portion of the Mariner. I don't know why people just go over it and NOT talk about it. Is it Awd is it 4w? You would think it be important. NOPE! Not important.

[@javeonclark5560]

My opinion is the Mercury copies Ford, example: Grand Marquis=Crown Victoria, Sable=Taurus, Montego=Five Hundred

[@CarlosMartinez-dv2xu]

Javeon Clark. Mercury was owned by Ford that’s why they have a bunch of similarities

[@javeonclark5560]

@@CarlosMartinez-dv2xu ok

[@maxionparker9878]

Sigh.....

[@jameswarner300]

Actually my Ford Escape has everything that the Mariner has, including the inside features, same engine as well, V6, with the air filter in the exact same spot.

[@herramientasrodriguez9088]

Mariner in 2009 was bumped from 200hp to 240

[@mr.2cents.846]

Plus cup holder sleve?

[@jameswarner300]

@@mr.2cents.846 yep

[@46GarageUSA]

The Mazda Tribute had way more comfortable seats, they were slightly Sider cushion wise ..

[@mr.2cents.846]

Nice comparison video. Brother you haven't get the 2010-2012 Limited.

[@roberthowell932]

Plus my computer in my 2004 went out the mechanic put a mazda computer with *key* chip no battery only into my escape.

[@chrisvansickle7959]

the mariner was my first car

[@pokemonray123]

I just got the escape as my first car, 2011 XLT with the v6

[@pablomateosricardo2903]

14:45

[@brianterpak8691]

U hit the mail on the head for my 2008 Merc..

[@rubyovalle4841]

The Mazda Tribute changed to the CX-5 in 2013. Mercury is still made in Canada/ Ford is only in America

[@tjccrowley]

The last year for MERCURY was 2010. My Mariner was made in Mariner was assembled in Kansas City Mz. That's what the sticker on the windshield says

[@gloriasantini1699]

I love my Mariner

[@todddebick9160]

I would buy a ford escape. Good looking vehicle

[@vitobannon8897]

In the Ford Escort does the center Box come out and fit in a slot right to the right of the shifter like my Mariner does?

[@tiffanylpleasant4181]

Team..Ford Escape 🚙💯

[@deancall85]

Thank you

[@jorgemartinez126o]

Mazda tribute comparison

[@noah_farmer]

They’re the same picture

[@tonyperkis9561]

That’s a big deal breaker if the glovebox is not felt.

[@mattts4g]

You should have used the Ford Escape limited for comparison not an XLT

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

I don’t have a limited. I have an XLT.

[@user-fo7tk3sv3q]

nice video

[@levisamaya]

asshole like the name

[@MrLa1983]

So basically It’s like a CHEVY s10 & GMC sonoma But imma Ford & mercury model-s-

[@rubyovalle4841]

There was a sudden acceleration for these cars

[@gsxellence]

Long story Short. The Mercury is the Lincoln Version. :)

[@marionkyman]

I laughed out loud when you said they handle the same. At maybe 5 mph on a parking lot (or where ever that was you were driving around on) I'm sure they do.

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

It was more than 5mph.

[@marionkyman]

Lol. Not much more. Still. Low speed of course they handle the same.

[@Juanita99]

Which one do you think handles better?

[@johnd.1849]

@@Juanita99: Mercury by far

[@aaronaustrie]

Mariner is more luxurious

[@molaroismorais8068]

.I like the Ford better.

[@Mark-zz9rt]

It’s like saying silverado vs sierra🤷🏻‍♂️ same vehicle

[@MiyahLee-g3m]

fr

[@اممحمد-س4د2ت]

الفورد

[@uziasosrno]

I'm selling my Ford escape 2009 with 74 000 miles $6000

[@kisswani79]

11l

[@7004121]

Escape better

[@ravenbonanza1522]

The Escape is prettier than the Mariner

[@desi4lyfe379]

Creaking, Clunking and banging noises= FORD!

[@leeswatls]

400k on my f 350 still runs great

[@desi4lyfe379]

@@leeswatls You sure Ford fanboy? Fords are awesome. Thank me later for making your day!

[@River_Frost]

@@desi4lyfe379 you're one of those types, I can tell.

[@desi4lyfe379]

@@River_Frost I am of the kind which is hard to find.

[@BeatsFromChicago]

Absolute crap review Virgin star war lovers never do good ones

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

It’s not a review. Does it say “review” in the name?

[@erikarellanofelix510]

There not the same things bro your ford is cheap piece of sht and the mercury gots heated seats lol

[@MichaelAdamsRocks]

They’re...the...same.

[@donnareed3822]

My Escape has heated seats. A back up camera and rear parking sensors. Also why so nasty? We’re all happy for you that you like your car 🚗

[@TheScandoman]

That newer version changed stuff under the hood: my '08 Marinner V6 looks more like your Escape: same airbox by the battery on the left side... Also, my V6 still got over 21 mpg with 250,ooo miles... That Mariner is a little noisy...

[@pablomateosricardo2903]

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