Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
By 2006, the vehicle was stripped of some features (HID lighting) while it gained some new ones. Slotted below the previous generation Mountaineer in terms of luxury, the new model was released with a new reinforced frame fitted with a choice of two large petrol engines displacing 4.0 L and 4.6 L respectively, both linked to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission. Among other upgrades, the 2006 Mountaineer received a redesigned and more refined interior, a new set of wheels and a navigation system.