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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%)
Chart based on 226 repairs.
Mercury Mariner repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 190 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 201438000 miUS $89 | Computer reflash for sync system and poor shifting | ||
2011 Mercury Mariner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercury Mariner in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 20112700 mi | Tire light would not go off. Car did not shift smoothly from first to second. | ||
| Dec 201529000 mi | There is a TSB/fix for the drive train. The light came on, manual said when this happens to take vehicle to the dealer immediately, which I did. | ||
2010 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 20102000 mi | Paint chip (from factory) and transmission issue | ||
| Nov 201477100 miUS $300 | Leaking transmission fluid | ||
2010 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Ohio, United States May 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201585900 miUS $250 | Stabilizer bar needed replaced | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Oct 201348500 miUS $550 | Throttle body and evap emmissions controller | ||
2010 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201838000 miUS $420 | Rust on outside body panels. | ||
| Dec 202046000 miUS $1700 | Premature rust. Factory defects. | ||
| Oct 202160000 miUS $450 | Rust on wheel wells or just above the rear wheels. Body shop stated that this is a known issue with this model. | ||
| Jun 202271000 miUS $11000 | Rust above rear wheel wells. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 20107000 mi | 45 minute to complete service. | ||
| Apr 201450100 miUS $40 | Cleaned and cycled the fuel filler cap less system after getting a 456 code. Reset the code and it came back after four days. It will be brought to a repair shop later this month for more extensive testing. Cleaned and cycled the fuel filler cap less system after getting a 456 code. Reset the code and it came back after four days. It will be brought to a repair shop later this month for more extensive testing. | ||
| Aug 201453500 miUS $18 | Fan control resistor failed. Replaced. | ||
| Apr 201661000 miUS $160 | Purge vale replaced. | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| May 201013700 mi | TSB to reprogram transmission for better shifts from 1-2 and 2-3, reducing long term wear on the transmission. | ||
| Dec 201021000 mi | Check Engine list was due to Camshaft Position Sensor failure. Part replaced under warranty and was included in a TSB for Marniers made prior to April 2009. | ||
| Feb 201122700 mi | Slow to engage gear from stop or accel out of corners. Dealer topped off fluid. A week later I pulled the battery cable to reset and the problem is gone for now. Fluid was a bit low, I suspect may have 1/2 shaft leak problem. | ||
| Aug 201129000 mi | Slow transmission leak, TSB called for replacing filler tube/dipstick with updated part. So far, no leak. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Maryland, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200916000 mi | One of the two right front speakers of the Audiophile system damaged at normal volume. | ||
| Jan 201018000 mi | Driver side automatic temp control was faulty; would heat up quickly, slowly subside, then turn cold without changing the temperature. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Feb 201112000 mi | Right front axle replaced by Ford to fix a leak in the axle seal. They tried to just replace the seal on two occasions and failed. Ford authorized the whole axle replacement. | ||
| Sep 201432000 miUS $115 | replace Blower resistor ( Climate Control ) | ||
| May 201535600 miUS $35 | valve stem replaced on lf tire | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 201458000 miUS $414 | Oil leak at left axle. Replaced seal, bushing & axle inner hub. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| May 201117000 mi | Loud clicking noise coming from behind dash, when defrost is on then turned off . | ||
| Sep 201119000 mi | Loud squeal from dash, took 2 years to find source. Cabin air filter was never installed & 2 years of crap was sucked into AC/heater blower. It took dealer 3 days to find out filter was a option. I fought with dealer, was covered by warranty. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 201241000 miUS $78 | Error Code P00012, Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1). I was due an oil change as well. Come to find that low oil will cause the Error Code, which cleared after properly filling the sump. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20093000 mi | Vehicle wouldn't start, then after starting ran very rough. Computer replaced. | ||
| Mar 20108000 mi | Brakes pulling to the right | ||
| Mar 201116000 mi | Serious transmission seal leak. Shifting problem with transmission. | ||
| Apr 201116000 mi | Seal leak reappeared after more than a week. Fixed again. | ||
| Jan 201260000 mi | Transmission was shifting very roughly in cold weather in the early morning. | ||
| Jul 201227500 mi | Transmission Seals leaked | ||
| Dec 201230000 mi | Rough shifting, Transmission Leak. Fourth repair for this problem. | ||
| Jan 201325700 mi | Rough shifting and fluid leak. Repair corrected the problem, but it has returned in the past several days. | ||
| Jun 201336000 mi | Rough shifting, fluid leak | ||
| Jul 201459700 mi | Rough Shifting, fluid leak | ||
| Dec 201467000 miUS $100 | Liftgate latch stopped functioning | ||
| Dec 201585000 miUS $240 | Battery required replacement | ||
| Dec 2017105000 mi | Routine lube, oil and filter | ||
| Mar 2018109000 miUS $52 | Routine Lube Oil and Filter | ||
| Apr 2018110000 miUS $1868 | Leaks repaired and recharge Both stabilizer bars were loose. | ||
| Jan 2022151000 miUS $1200 | Exhaust Manifold | ||
| Jun 2022156000 miUS $450 | Stabilizers needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 201246000 miUS $900 | Evaporator developed hole; A/C would not take a recharge; Dealership suspected road hazard, would not warranty. First diagnosed as leaking shock; later identified as bad gaskets causing leaks throughout drivetrain. | ||
| Aug 201248000 miUS $700 | Evaporator developed a hole again, had to be replaced. Purchased a metal mesh grill and had it installed over the front surface of the evaporator. The grill design appears to provide very little protection. | ||
| Dec 201253000 miUS $100 | Vehicle struggled under WOT acceleration. Ignition coil packs had to be replaced. | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201013700 mi | auto transmission now subject to recall, noticed by owner earlier | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200927000 mi | Transmission not shifting right. Shop took out unit and bench checked. Found metal shavings. Parts were on back order. Ford sent whole new tramsmission. Ford took care of. Still under warranty. Did not cost me a cent. Replaced a motor mount and sub member. | ||
| Mar 201395000 miUS $200 | Leaking trans fluid from driver side cv joint coming out of trans. | ||
| Oct 2015153477 miUS $35 | Rear window above trunk weather stripping leaking. Replaced weather stripping. | ||
| May 2016167000 miUS $500 | Struts and shocks, were performing poorly | ||
| Jun 2016169000 miUS $68 | Valve cover gasket replaced because it was leaking oil. | ||
| Aug 2016162000 miUS $68 | Driver side. Rear door regulator. Cable in regulator broke. | ||
| Jul 2017193000 miUS $114 | Thermostat letting car run too cool. Replaced thermostat. Water pump leaking. Replaced water pump. | ||
| Nov 2017203000 miUS $28 | Blend door actuator was hunting. | ||
| Jan 2018206600 miUS $150 | Vehicle would not start when key was turned sometimes. Replaced steering column ignition housing flange switch. Ford part 9L8Z-3511-A. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015US $950 | ABS Module Failed. Lost ABS. Replaced ABS with OEM model. | ||
| Jul 201658700 miUS $125 | Windshield Washer Pump failure. Required replacing washer pump. | ||
| Nov 202279000 miUS $200 | Battery Corrosion and failure. 2+ year old battery. Easy Replacement. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in South Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Apr 200918000 mi | Navigation system locked down along with radio | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201361200 miUS $60 | Linkage bushings worn causing rattle | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016118000 miUS $480 | Left heater actuator defective | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Aug 201396300 miUS $75 | Replaced air flow mix motors in dash. | ||
| Jan 2016US $130 | Fuel Fill neck no longer sealed; attempted "quick fixes" with no results, replaced the fuel fill neck. | ||
2008 Mercury Mariner
Engine not specified
| Mercury Mariner in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Intermittent engine bucking and missing and no computer code being given | ||
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201465500 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. | ||
| Apr 201572000 mi | engine mounts replaced tie rods and sway bars | ||
| Apr 201684700 miUS $251 | replaced ty-rods | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Ohio, United States Aug 2013 - May 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015102000 miUS $10 | Replaced the tone ring on the front driver's side half shaft. The original tone ring had cracked. | ||
| Feb 2016105900 miUS $669 | Steering wheel would shake and jerk while car was engine was running and the car was stopped. Steering torque sensor was replaced. Vehicle was recalled earlier for this problem. At that time steering software was updated. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2007 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 200913000 mi | Shudder in drivetrain when accelerating from a coast. Driver's side rearview mirror does not defog/defrost. High pitched sound seemingly coming from the air vents when AC is turned on and driving at highway (70+ mph) speeds. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 201036000 mi | Noticed tiny transmission fluid leak at 36K miles. This coincided with scheduled service. Dealer diagnosed the problem related to the transmission fluid cooler/radiator. It was replaced free. Later I got a recall notice for same issue. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201147000 mi | Power Moonroof jammed and would not open | ||
| Dec 201148000 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. | ||
| Oct 201474300 miUS $270 | Trim around windsheild was leaking. The dealer attempted to refix the rubber seal around the window but did not fix the water leak. The traction control warning light on the dashboard would illuminate. The 4x4 control module needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201894000 miUS $180 | Replaced right front caliper & brake hose. | ||
| Apr 201894000 miUS $350 | Left front brake caliper. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Oct 201036000 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. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 2013102000 miUS $225 | ABS tone ring replacement needed - common problem with Escapes & Mariners. Ring made of thin metal, prone to cracks and breakage. | ||
| Jan 2014116500 miUS $20 | Replaced blower motor resistor so fan would work at all speeds. | ||
| Oct 2014115500 miUS $360 | sway bar link replaced | ||
| Nov 2015129000 mi | Ball joint | ||
| May 2016133300 miUS $425 | Water pump leaking, progressing toward failure. | ||
| Sep 2017152000 miUS $900 | Cracked exhaust manifold Dipstick stuck in tube | ||
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in West Virginia, United States May 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 200919000 mi | Transmission cooler defective. Vehicle was inoperable. | ||
| Oct 201661200 miUS $100 | Both rear window mechanisms failed and were replaced by owner. | ||
| Nov 201661300 miUS $100 | Transmission cooling line to radiator developed a leak. Replaced line and fluid. Also engine oil changed. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200811000 mi | Exterior roof molding, at weld seam, replaced. | ||
| Jun 200915000 mi | Gas mileage dropped significantly over the winter months. Had been averaging 20/21 mpg consistantly, then 17/18 over the winter. When originally informally, discussed with the dealer service, we were told that it most likely was the winter gas... | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Feb 201026500 mi | air conditioner condenser replaced, the transmission was leaking. | ||
| Apr 201029000 mi | air conditioner condensor replaced - it was causing a transmission leak in the very front of the engine. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Nebraska, United States Oct 2008 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Feb 20097000 mi | Engine oil leaking in small amount. Dealer put into the oil a marking substance which will allow them to track the leak with a black light at next visit. | ||
| Mar 20098000 mi | Oil pan leak. | ||
| Apr 200910000 mi | Suspension (front) parts replaced. Dealer did not re-align the front end on first trip as they should have. Second trip was required to have that done. Vehicle now repaired correctly. | ||
| May 200910000 mi | Engine pings at times. Unable to replicate with mechanic present. | ||
| Jul 200911000 mi | Ford tech hears the ping - it is quite audible at times, very annoying too. The tech checked with Ford....no resolution available. Ping is intermittment, Ford 2nd level scratches its collective head. | ||
| Oct 200913000 mi | Car sold with ping still present. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in United Arab Emirates Apr 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| May 201011036 mi | General Maintenance. Front driver seat is moving on the rail while driving. This is not repaired yet; only diagnosed. Needs rail to be replaced which takes 2 days. (1 day repair, and 1 day for Ford approval to replace the part) | ||
| Sep 201014880 mi | Driver seat was moving moving slightly while driving, and making a clicking noise. Replace seat rail machanism | ||
| Mercury Mariner in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200819200 mi | sunglass holder replaced | ||
| Oct 200819200 mi | sunglass holder replaced | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Alaska, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201466000 mi | Preventative TSB | ||
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Illinois, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201444000 miUS $3731 | Car was loaned to parents to take two 3 yr olds to Disney World. Transmission totally failed at highway cruising speeds with no warning/previous incidents. Resulted in rapid deceleration and left them stranded at night. NOT SAFE! | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201123000 miUS $10000 | I was told there was no problem or they could not replicate it & they all do that. called Ford and told them I have had this SUV in the repair shop 5 times for the same thing and it still doesn't shift right. It gets stuck in gear. Slipsout | ||
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Apr 200925256 mi | Paint peeling on the door handles. | ||
| Jul 201259993 miUS $908 | Engine stalled on highway. Dash had red triangle and warning stating to pull over safely. Towed to dealer. Hybrid cooling pump replaced w/ a reprogram of pcm performed. | ||
| Nov 201264700 miUS $475 | Clicking noise from dash and defrost failure. Replaced 2 actuators. System appears to be functioning normally. | ||
| Jul 201373000 miUS $504 | Key/ignition replaced. This alleviated the problems where the A/C would not work sporadically. | ||
| Apr 201585200 miUS $425 | Rough ride was diagnosed to worn tie rods. Brake pads on the front also replaced. | ||
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Mercury Mariner in New Jersey, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jun 2017163000 miUS $1100 | transfer case wore out, metal flakes in oil | ||
| Nov 201721000 miUS $1620 | Cvt replaced | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Maryland, United States May 2008 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Feb 201039000 mi | Some sort of software glitch that threw off a "park immediately, hazardous condition" fault that when we restarted did not appear. We took it to the dealer, they found the fault code was there but couldn't find the source. Reflashed SW & we're done | ||
| Jan 201157000 miUS $310 | Windshield washer pump output to rear window cracked leaking fluid whenever the rear window washer was activated. Pump was replaced and the oil and filter were also changed | ||
| Sep 2013102000 miUS $680 | The faulty item was the high voltage battery coolant pump, which cost approximately $240 material and $200 to replace. At the dealer's recommendation, we also replace the coolant to ensure there wasn't debris in the system. | ||
| Dec 2015149000 miUS $898 | The ignition switch was starting to malfunction, taking two or three turns of the key to get the contacts to close and the car to start. This was not going to improve, so we had the switch replaced. At least we didn't have to get new keys | ||
| Mar 2018184000 miUS $1100 | Replaced worn tie rod ends Replaced both front rotors and pads | ||
| Mercury Mariner in South Dakota, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201557000 miUS $100 | Needed to fix turn signal problem which was functioning erratically. | ||
2007 Mercury Mariner
Engine not specified
| Mercury Mariner in Missouri, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201192000 miUS $400 | This Mariner Hybrid was all wheel drive and has to replace all 4 tie rods and couplings. And The good old 4 wheel alignment. If I has access to an alignment machine, I would have done it myself. (Went to Hunter Engineering for about 3 years.) | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $160 | replaced battery | ||
| Mercury Mariner in California, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | The Atkinson engine is crap! Once the rear carrier blew out, it caused the engine to over torque and blow. The Atkinson system is the engine acquired from Toyota through a patent and that engine cannot take anything as far as stress. Cost too much to repair, had to trade in on a conventional engine. A jeep liberty... | ||
2007 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2023 | |||
| Jul 2014112300 miUS $1600 | The brakes and rotors all needed replacing, but he found the steering had issues and the struts, plus the windshield needed replacing | ||
| Mar 2015118000 miUS $1600 | breaks, pads, rotors, some kind of boot Not sure exactly what was done, but the steering was off and when it was looked at, other problems came up. This was through a trusted mechanic. | ||
| May 2018136000 mi | The rear turn signal wasn't working. Actually just pulled into an O'Reilly's and asked for help in replacing the bulb. Took more than 10 min to get to the light bulb, find out it was the wrong bulb (glad I hadn't gone home with it!), buy the correct one, then found out the original bulb plug casing had come loose from the plug. Something that really shouldn't have happened. However, should note the car is over 12 and all the bulbs have performed exceptionally well other than this one coming loose. | ||
| May 2020142200 mi | Excessive rodent damage. Not able to repair at the time | ||
2007 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Jun 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| Aug 201160000 miUS $1987 | Inner tie rod ends were both loose. Just got new tires so I decided to repair so the car would hold alignment. A/C produced no cold air when turned on. Mechanic found condenser leak and replaced with new one. | ||
| Sep 201270000 miUS $274 | Replace blend motor for Hi-Voltage battery pack | ||
| Mar 201375000 miUS $150 | Front stabilizer bar links were replaced because they were loose and caused rattle. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Apr 201392700 miUS $228 | Had a wheel bearing changed. then had an alignment done. | ||
| Aug 2014114900 miUS $190 | Inner and outer tie rods were worn. Replaced both | ||
| Dec 2014122000 miUS $300 | Traction light would indicate the car was slipping on dry ground. A tone ring was broke and caused the ABS to skip. | ||
| Sep 2015134000 miUS $450 | A terrible loud noise was filling the cabin while driving down the highway that got louder with higher speed. Eventually it sounded like metal pieces were rattling around in with the noise. | ||
| Feb 2016138400 miUS $250 | Brake light came on and turns out the front brake hoses were dry rotted and losing fluid | ||
| Aug 2016144600 miUS $350 | Could feel the SUV leaning in turns, floating on the highway (after bumps), and diving when braking. All 4 shocks and struts were replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016151000 miUS $22 | Rear Window lift supports were replaced. | ||
| Mar 2017153000 miUS $71 | Replaced rear window weatherstripping | ||
| Jul 2017158000 miUS $150 | Airbag light was on. Dealer stated loose wire or bad connection. Car threw a thermostat code, replaced thermostat. Slide mechanism on moonroof snapped so moonroof wouldn't close on its own. Bought replacement parts from tgautomotive.com for 143 dollars and fixed the part on own. Replacement parts worked! | ||
| Dec 2017169000 miUS $286 | Seals were going bad and differential fluid was leaking from a rear axle and from the driveshaft seal. The seals were replaced and the fluid was refilled | ||
| May 2018174000 miUS $2227 | The car was leaking oil. Two dealerships said the transmission would need to be removed from the car to replace one of two seals. It turned out my rear main seal was in need of replacement. The seal was cheap but the labor was costly. | ||
| Oct 2019193190 miUS $800 | Transfer case seal replaced | ||
| Apr 2020200000 miUS $100 | Abs tone ring replaced | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Jun 2015135000 miUS $50 | Sway Bar end links were rattling. Rear passenger window motor went out. | ||
| Oct 2016147000 miUS $250 | Both tie rods were lightly loose in the front. I could grab the hub and there was side to side movement. There was some looseness in the front end. Rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. Also, the rubber brake lines were cracked and had those replaced. | ||
| Sep 2017156000 miUS $300 | The rear pass. fender completely rusted out where the shock tower mounts to the mental fender. The undercoating that was used prematurely deteriorates from the factory. This is a massive known problem with Escapes and Mariners. I was able to buy a shock support bracket and bolted the new shock to the frame and cut the rust out and repaired it with fiberglass resin. The drivers side started rusting also and I had to patch that. I saved thousands of dollars by not taking it to a body shop and getting new fenders welded in on both sides. Replaced both rear shocks. | ||
| Mar 2018159000 miUS $200 | CV Joint boot was off and it was making a loud squeaking noise. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201199000 miUS $20 | Rear indicator on the right fused out. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 2012127200 mi | Electrical System or Hybrid failure Red Triangle sign came on in the Display, with a message, "Stop aside safely". At this time, I could not go beyong 30 mph. After 5 minutes, the car started and ran normal again and was working fine. | ||
| Mar 2013130000 mi | There was a problem with Transmission that it was showing Check Engine light. The car suddenly stopped a few times with a warning 'Safely stop when possible' and could not be accelerated. But after a small time delay, could run it. | ||
| May 2014138600 miUS $180 | AC does not cool at all. | ||
| Aug 2015140000 miUS $2890 | AC was not working. Compressor changed. All 4 tires changed. A Cooling fan near the hybrid battery is changed. A Thermostat is changed. | ||
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Ohio, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Aug 201242000 miUS $700 | Both front wheel bearings worn out along with lower a frame bushings | ||
| Sep 201242000 miUS $250 | battery would not charge occasionally | ||
| Aug 201562000 miUS $40 | Exhaust pipe connection bolts rusted away | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201083000 miUS $2500 | Transmission failed and was replaced by the owner. | ||
| Jul 2012106200 miUS $20 | A/C would not be cold intermitently; usually when idling. | ||
| Oct 2012107200 mi | A/C continued to cut out intermittently. Shop found dirt and grease that might have resulted from the condensor going bad. Mechanic chose to just clean the area for the time being. System has been functioning fine so far (couple weeks). | ||
| Mar 2013111000 miUS $600 | Replaced AC compressor, clutch, and drier. | ||
| Jul 2013113700 miUS $200 | Fabric on the door panels was coming off. Took to upholstery shop to have repaired. | ||
| Mar 2014122000 mi | oil leak was addressed | ||
| Jan 2017161000 miUS $250 | Replaced valve cover gaskets. | ||
| Feb 2017160000 miUS $300 | Dead battery, and faulty vehicle operation due to failed alternator. It was replaced and problem was resolved. | ||
| May 2017162000 miUS $400 | Replacement alternator failed and was replaced. | ||
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Oct 201098000 miUS $250 | power steering pump replaced. However, there is still a problem with the steering system. The car can barely steer safely. | ||
| Jan 201198000 mi | Car sold with steering problem. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Minnesota, United States - Apr 2009 | |||
| Apr 200960000 miUS $1880 | Mariner needed 1 new ignition coil and a tune up, new inner rear differential seals, all new brake pads and rotors and a Mass Air Flow Sensor. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in South Dakota, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201666000 miUS $1100 | Replaced front pads rotors and hoses Rear right shock top mounting stud broke off. New rear shocks. Replaced muffler clamp. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Indiana, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 2015119000 miUS $650 | abs light on replaced ring alternator replacement | ||
| Jul 2017150000 miUS $300 | ignition | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011104000 miUS $400 | AWD/Anti-lock "tone ring" went bad -- no AWD or anti lock brake function until repaired. | ||
| Oct 2012129000 miUS $2800 | Driveshaft bearing (in the middle of the driveshaft) failed. Not serviceable, had to replace entire driveshaft. Lower control arms replaced | ||
| Jan 2013134000 miUS $200 | front windshield pump failed. Most of this cost was labor as pump is located inside right front fender necessitating removal of wheel and fender liner. | ||
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Mercury Mariner in California, United States Jul 2008 - May 2014 | |||
| May 200835000 miUS $100 | Deductible paid on extended warranty for door for battery cooling system | ||
| Nov 201066300 miUS $100 | Rattling driver's seat, replaced tracks | ||
| May 2013102400 miUS $1500 | Replacement of leaking water pump with special coolant and pressurized exchange unique to the hybrid's electrical systems Emission warning lights | ||
| Jul 2013104300 miUS $950 | New compressor | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jun 2012106000 miUS $300 | Mecs pump, a cooling system pump dedicated to pumping coolant to the vehicles hybrid electrical system. If it fails the electronics get too hot. I'm looking at a failing dc-dc converter ($1600 part) due to the high temps resulting from the pump failure. | ||
| Sep 2012118000 miUS $15 | ABS Tone ring replaced on passenger side front axle. | ||
| Dec 2012125000 miUS $35 | Brake light switch failure at brake pedal. Symptom: brake lights always on even when vehicle is off. | ||
| Feb 2013126000 miUS $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) | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Colorado, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016144000 miUS $400 | Oil pan gasket leak | ||
2005 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Apr 2010109000 miUS $936 | Car had vibration at low speed and start up 0-20mph. Replaced driveshaft. | ||
| May 2010110000 miUS $381 | Horn did not work. Wipers needed replacement. Fuel filter needed replacement. Slight oil leak seal replaced. | ||
| Jan 2011125000 miUS $467 | replace control arm, stabilizer link, and tie rod; align wheels | ||
| Jun 2011132000 miUS $334 | emergency brake didn't work | ||
| Feb 2012149000 mi | Front suspension, estimate of $807. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Feb 201174000 miUS $300 | Rear hatch window shattered, no sign of vandalism. Insurance comp recommended shop. Cost was less than deductible. Called shop, they ordered parts, repair completed next day. Cold snowy weather & while dealing with the other problem, noticed antifreeze dripping. Dealer checked hoses and clamps. No apparent cause was found. Problem disappeared. | ||
| Oct 2013104000 miUS $275 | Replaced loose/worn tie rod ends. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Illinois, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201560000 miUS $550 | replaced alternator | ||
| Dec 201561000 miUS $750 | exhaust system including pipes and catalytic converter | ||
| Mar 201663000 miUS $416 | Noise coming from steering when I turned steering wheel.replaced tie rods and stabilizers | ||
2005 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Minnesota, United States Jan 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200610000 mi | Park release switch on shifter malfunctioned. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200865000 miUS $100 | ABS sensor ring on right wheel hub broken/slipping. Dealer replaced entire front right axle under extended warranty. Also had issue with squeaking drivers window in cold weather which was also fixed by lubricating the slides at this time. | ||
| Aug 200988000 miUS $1800 | Vehicle would not idle in drive without stalling. This happened shortly after a long towing trip. Torque converter and transmission valve control body replaced by transmission shop. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in South Dakota, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201235200 mi | cruise control inop, replace transmission speed sensor dealer previously replaced trans speed sensor, worked for about 30 miles. Took it back and they wanted to replace steering switches for another $250.00. Told them no deal. Took the car home, replaced the brake sensor switch $20.00, now OK. | ||
| Jul 201346000 miUS $400 | rear camber is off and not adjustable. Inside of rear tires show abnormal wear cupped and generally shot after 10K miles | ||
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