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Mercury Mariner repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (5%)

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Mercury Mariner brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

8000 mi Brakes pulling to the right 

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2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

38500 mi

US $950
ABS Module Failed. Lost ABS. Replaced ABS with OEM model. 

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2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

94000 mi

US $180
Replaced right front caliper & brake hose. 
94000 mi

US $350
Left front brake caliper. 
102000 mi

US $225
ABS tone ring replacement needed - common problem with Escapes & Mariners. Ring made of thin metal, prone to cracks and breakage. 
102000 mi

US $10
Replaced the tone ring on the front driver's side half shaft. The original tone ring had cracked. 

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2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

184000 mi

US $1100
Replaced both front rotors and pads 

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2007 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

118000 mi

US $1600
breaks, pads, rotors, some kind of boot 

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2007 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

122000 mi

US $300
Traction light would indicate the car was slipping on dry ground. A tone ring was broke and caused the ABS to skip. 
138400 mi

US $250
Brake light came on and turns out the front brake hoses were dry rotted and losing fluid 
147000 mi

US $250
Rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. Also, the rubber brake lines were cracked and had those replaced. 

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2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

118500 mi

US $150
abs light on replaced ring 
104000 mi

US $400
AWD/Anti-lock "tone ring" went bad -- no AWD or anti lock brake function until repaired. 
66000 mi

US $1100
Replaced front pads rotors and hoses 

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2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

118000 mi

US $15
ABS Tone ring replaced on passenger side front axle. 
126000 mi

US $1200
Hydraulic Control Unit Failure. (HCU) Symptom: sudden complete loss of brakes (happened at 80 mph) Cause: HCU Failure Frequency: intermittent. Restarting at supplies braking power for a short time Part cost: $3100 new. (Refurb used) 

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2005 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

132000 mi

US $334
emergency brake didn't work 

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Mercury Mariner Brake Problems

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