Mercury Mariner recalls and problems
6 recalls and 1,296 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
1,296
Crashes reported
35
Fires reported
2
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Mercury Mariner by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mariner | 2 | 87 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Mariner | 2 | 270 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Mariner | 1 | 315 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Mariner | 3 | 461 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Mariner | 2 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Mariner | 3 | 63 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Mariner | 2 | 67 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 Mariner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Mariner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Mariner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Mariner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mercury Mariner problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 558 | |
| Power Train | 235 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 180 | |
| Engine | 162 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 109 | |
| Electrical System | 105 | |
| Unknown or Other | 54 | |
| Service Brakes | 49 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 |
All Mercury Mariner recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-777 | Oct 26, 2016 | 2010–2011 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to… |
| 15V-606 | Sep 29, 2015 | 2001–2008 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. |
| 14V-526 | Sep 3, 2014 | 2006–2008 | Hybrid Propulsion System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles… |
| 14V-284 | May 29, 2014 | 2008–2011 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. |
| 06V-111 | Apr 7, 2006 | 2005 | Seats | Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-520 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2006 | Visibility | On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercury Mariner?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Mercury Mariner has the most reports (461). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercury Mariner have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Mercury Mariner model years 2001–2011.
What are the most common Mercury Mariner problems?
Owners report steering, power train, vehicle speed control problems most often.