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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
65500 mi
Both rear wheel wells are consumed with rust. Ford takes no responsibility as it is over 5 years old. Every body shop I have been to tells me the same thing. "Because of the location of the rust there is nothing we can do". I'm done with Ford.
47000 mi
Power Moonroof jammed and would not open
48000 mi
After Moonroof track was repaired the Moonroof would not operate properly. Express Open didn't not work, Automatic stop at closed position would not work.
74300 mi
US $270
Trim around windsheild was leaking. The dealer attempted to refix the rubber seal around the window but did not fix the water leak.
36000 mi
Bad rattle in dash area. Reported before under warranty and padding added. This time happened immediately after the previous visit for oil change/rotation/routine maint. Apparently, they were looking for Sirius Radio SN to enter promotion.
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