2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid problems
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Common 2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Engine Stalling After 5 Seconds: Owners have reported that the engine of the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid starts up but then stops running after just five seconds. This issue can be frustrating and potentially dangerous, especially if it occurs while driving.
- Cooling Pump Failure: Hybrid models of the Mercury Mariner are equipped with a cooling pump meant to cool the electronics responsible for the hybrid system. However, this cooling pump has been reported to fail, leading to the SUV suddenly losing power or the engine shutting down. This issue poses a significant safety concern, particularly at highway speeds.
- Steering Shaft Issues: Complaints have been made about steering shaft problems in the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Owners have noted clunking noises when going over bumps and looseness in the steering, indicating potential issues with the steering shaft's u-joint.
- Power Steering Failure: Some owners have experienced power steering failure in the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. This can make steering the vehicle difficult and unsafe, especially at lower speeds or when maneuvering.
- Transmission Failure: Transmission issues have been reported by owners of the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Transmission problems can lead to difficulties in shifting gears, loss of power, or even complete transmission failure, impacting the vehicle's drivability.
- Blower Motor Problems: Complaints have been raised regarding blower motor issues in the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Malfunctioning blower motors can affect the vehicle's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, leading to discomfort for occupants.
These common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid highlight various mechanical and electrical issues that owners have faced. Addressing these concerns promptly through proper maintenance and repairs is crucial to ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of the vehicle.
What years should you avoid Mercury Mariner?
Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2005–2007).
- 2nd Generation Mariner. Years 2008–2011 Reliability 26th out of 28 PainRank™ 10.32 Complaints 113.
- 1st Generation Mariner. Years 2005–2007 Reliability 27th out of 28 PainRank™ 11.15 Complaints 53.
How many miles does a Mercury Mariner last?
We had this car last us over 300,000 miles. We put it through a lot of work in a decade because we were a single-car family and made quite a few road trips in it around the country. We had to replace the transmission around 220,000 miles and did some front end work after that.
How many miles per gallon does a 2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid get?
Similar in size and structure to the Ford Escape Hybrid, the new Mariner Hybrid runs on a combination of electric power and its four-cylinder gasoline engine. Mercury says its fuel economy is an estimated 33 mpg in city driving and 29 mpg on the highway.
Is a Mercury Mariner a good car?
The Mercury Mariner received mixed reviews from owners and good scores from users, with a reliability rating of 3.7 out of 5.0 on RepairPal. Some of the most common problems of the Mercury Mariner include steering shaft issues, power steering failure, transmission failure, and blower motor problems.
What years should you avoid Mercury Mariner?
Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2005–2007).
- 2nd Generation Mariner. Years 2008–2011 Reliability 26th out of 28 PainRank™ 10.32 Complaints 113.
- 1st Generation Mariner. Years 2005–2007 Reliability 27th out of 28 PainRank™ 11.15 Complaints 53.
How many miles per gallon does a 2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid get?
Similar in size and structure to the Ford Escape Hybrid, the new Mariner Hybrid runs on a combination of electric power and its four-cylinder gasoline engine. Mercury says its fuel economy is an estimated 33 mpg in city driving and 29 mpg on the highway.
How many miles does a Mercury Mariner last?
We had this car last us over 300,000 miles. We put it through a lot of work in a decade because we were a single-car family and made quite a few road trips in it around the country. We had to replace the transmission around 220,000 miles and did some front end work after that.
Is a Mercury Mariner a good SUV?
The Mariner has a roomy interior and great visibility out of the large windows. Handling is relatively nimble. The 3.0-liter, 200-hp V6 serves up adequate acceleration, but fuel economy is disappointing at just 18 mpg overall.
2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Mariner hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Hybrid propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid
The NHTSA has received 31 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid vehicles.
2023-09-29
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-17
- VIN: 4M2CU39H37K
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the engine started to overheat, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to let the engine cool down. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the failure had since become a regular occurrence. The engine overheated warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V526000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 247,000.
2017-10-17
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-15
- VIN: 4M2CU39H07K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE OTHER TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE WOULD STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ED WHITTMEIER FORD IN CHICO, CALIFORNIA) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THEY FAIL THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH ARE LIT UP. UPDATED 7/31/18*JB
2017-07-10
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-26
- VIN: 4M2CU39H07K
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: PASSENGER SIDE REAR INNER FENDER WELL RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH ABOVE THE REAR SHOCK CAUSING THE SHOCK TO POTENTIALLY BREAK THROUGH AND DROP THE WHOLE SUSPENSION AND CAUSE AND ACCIDENT OR FLIP OVER IF IT BROKE THROUGH DURING A TURN. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE HARDLY HAS ANY RUST ON IT. THE MARINER SHARES THE SAME INNER SHEET METAL AS THE FORD ESCAPE AND THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO ESCAPES. MY VEHICLE WAS STUDIED AT A FORD INVESTIGATION ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE WORKING ON A SOLUTION AND NOTHING EVER HAPPENED. THE EMPLOYEE TOLD ME THAT THE UNDERCOATING THEY USED OF THESE YEARS OF ESCAPE/MARINERS WAS FAULTY AND BROKE DOWN PREMATURELY CAUSING THE INNER FENDER EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. THIS IS ALSO HAPPENING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHERE THE UNDERCOATING IS START TO BREAK DOWN. THIS IS NOT A CASE OF MISUSE BY THE OWNER BUT AN ACTUAL DESIGN FLAW AND A BIG SAFETY ISSUE AS THIS COULD CAUSE A LOT OF HARM. LUCKILY I HEARD THE LOUD KNOCKING FROM THE REAR END AND STOPPED DRIVING IT.
2016-07-29
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-29
- VIN: 4M2CU39H37K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE BRAKE SYSTEM'S HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT ("HCU"). ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ACTION (IE., VEHICLE NOT SLOWING). THIS MIGHT HAPPEN FOR ONE OR TWO PEDAL DEPRESSIONS BEFORE THERE IS ANY SLOWING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS PLACED ME IN SITUATIONS WHERE I HAVE TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION TO NOT HIT A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, OR TRAVELING INTO A CONTROLLED (WITH STOP SIGNS) INTERSECTION. BELOW THERE IS A SPACE TO SPECIFY 'WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN.' I AM INPUTTING THE MOST RECENT DATE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TEN TIMES BEFORE THIS.
2016-07-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-01
- VIN: 4M2CU39H67K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM SOUNDED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
2016-01-12
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-31
- VIN: 4M2CU39H27K
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED A TRIANGLE WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT. THE PANEL DISPLAYED THAT THE DRIVER NEEDED TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION FOR A FEW MINUTES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR ELECTRONIC COOLANT PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V526000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
2015-08-20
POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-13
- VIN: 4M2CU39H67K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK FOUR BY FOUR, SERVICE BRAKES, AND PULL OVER SAFELY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
2015-05-05
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-27
- VIN: 4M2CU39H87K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY MOTHER'S 2007 MARINER HYBRID WITH 72,000 MILES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE FORUMS, I FOUND THIS TO BE A RATHER COMMON ISSUE ON THE 05-07 MARINER AND ESCAPE HYBRIDS. THE REPAIR WILL COST JUST UNDER A THOUSAND DOLLARS ONCE YOU LOCATE THE PART. AFTER HAVING IT DIAGNOSED AT MY FORD DEALER, I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER CARE TO SEE IF THEY COULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE, AND THEY ACTED LIKE IT WAS SOMETHING THEY WERE UNAWARE OF EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOT TAKE MUCH SEARCHING TO SEE IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM. ALSO IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE. THE SAME PART WAS RECALLED ON THE 08-11 ESCAPE AND MARINER HYBRIDS, AND THE RECALL SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED THE 05-07 AS WELL. FORUMS: HTTP://COMMUNITY.CARTALK.COM/DISCUSSION/2161203/2006-FORD-ESCAPE-HYBRID-POWER-STEERING-FAILURE HTTP://WWW.HYBRIDCARS.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?100317-POWER-STEERING-FAILURE HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/ESCAPE_HYBRID/2006/STEERING/STEERING.SHTML HTTP://WWW.GREENHYBRID.COM/FORUMS/F26/SERVICE-POWER-STEERING-MODULE-GONE-BAD-20550/INDEX2.HTML HTTP://FORUMS.EDMUNDS.COM/DISCUSSION/6206/FORD/ESCAPE-HYBRID/FORD-ESCAPE-HYBRID-SUSPENSION-STEERING-PROBLEMS. *TR
2015-02-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-09
- VIN: 4M2CU39H77K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V526000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2015-01-22
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: 4M2CU39HX7K
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN. CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECTIVE COOLANT PUMP WAS REPLACED, PRIOR TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. RECALL # 14V526000. *JB
2015-01-16
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-14
- VIN: 4M2CU39H97K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY 15 MONTH OLD SON DRIVING ROUGHLY 45 MILES AN HOUR ON A MULTILANE STREET WHEN THE ABS LIGHT (ORANGE) AND A EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT (RED) TURNED ON AND MY DIGITAL READ OUT SAID SERVICE BRAKES. I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT I LOST 75% OF MY BRAKING POWER. DUE TO THE LACK OF STOPPING POWER I HAD TO SWERVE ONTO A SHOULDER TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AS MY CAR GRADUALLY SLOWED DOWN. I ENDED UP IN A TURN LANE WHICH THANKFULLY WAS CLEAR AT THE TIME. I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT MY CAR REQUIRED AND EXTRA 5 TO 6 VEHICLE LENGTHS TO STOP. HAD THE TURNING LANE BEEN OCCUPIED A SIGNIFICANT COLLISION WOULD HAD ENSUED. VERY FRIGHTENING ESPECIALLY WITH MY SON IN THE CAR! I AM VERY UPSET TO SEE THAT THERE EXISTS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL TO FIX THIS. *TR
2014-11-25
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-04
- VIN: 4M2CU39H87K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM DUE TO BROKEN ABS EXCITER RING. CAUSED UNCONTROLLED SKIDDING ON SMOOTH PARKING LOT AND JITTERY BRAKING IN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT ABOUT 30 MPH. *TR
2014-11-05
ENGINE,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-04
- VIN: 4M2CU39H37K
- Components: ENGINE,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V526000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
2014-09-12
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-19
- VIN: 4M2CU39H17K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY SON WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION OF A MAIN ROAD FROM A SIDE STREET AND WHEN HE WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKE THE SUV WOULD NOT STOP HE DIDN'T EXPECT THIS AND PUSHED DOWN AS HARD AS HE COULD IF STOPPED OUT IN THE MAIN ROAD LUCKY NO ONE WAS OUT THERE. I HAVE CHECKED ON THE WEB AND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IT SEAM TO BE SOMETHING WITH THE ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM THAT STOPS THE SUV. I USES MOSTLY THE REGENERATING SYSTEM TO STOP THE SUV NOT THE PAD ONLY A LITTLE IS USE SO IF THE SYSTEM HAS A PROBLEM YOU HAVE A DANGER OF NOT STOPPING AS QUICKLY AS EXPECTED..... YOU MAY HAVE AN MAJOR PROBLEM FROM WHAT I UNDER STAND THERE ARE A FEW THING THAT CAN CAUSE THIS CONTITION.... *TR
2014-07-07
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-03
- VIN: 4M2CU39H97K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY '07 MARINER HYBRID ON THE NJ TURNPIKE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE RED TRIANGLE & MESSAGE "STOP SAFELY NOW" APPEARED ON THE DASH. THE PROPULSION SYSTEM STOPPED AND I WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. HAVING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER WHILE TRAVELING ON THE TURNPIKE WAS VERY SCARY AND I FELT UNSAFE KNOWING THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY OPTIONS BUT TO EXIT THE FREEWAY IMMEDIATELY. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. AFTER LETTING THE SYSTEM SIT FOR ABOUT 20-MINUTES I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND RESUMED MY TRAVEL. SAME ERROR MESSAGE AND LOSS OF PROPULSION HAPPENED AGAIN, AND THIS TIME I NAVIGATED THE HYBRID TO A FORD DEALER IN NJ. IT'S VERY SCARY TO BE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THEN A SECOND LATER NOT HAVE ANY PROPULSION. THIS COULD BE HANDLED MUCH BETTER AND I RECOMMEND THE ENGINE CONTINUE TO PERFORM SO THAT I CAN SAFELY EXIT THE FREEWAY WITH MORE TIME. *JS
2013-08-03
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-02
- VIN: 4M2CU39H67K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: MY WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROX. 50 MPH. ENTERED A CURVE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR HER TO STEER SAFELY. *TR
2013-04-06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-15
- VIN: 4M2CU39H17K
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR ENGINE SUDDEN WENT DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY AND MESSAGE APPEARED THAT PULL OVER NOW FOR SAFETY. NO POWER TO WHEELS ECT. BARELY FOUND SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY LEAKY WATER PUMP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT FOLSOM LAKE FORD. NO NOTE WAS ON THE DISPLAY SAYING WATER PUMP, JUST THE ABOVE MESSAGE. HAD TO WAIT AND RESTART ENGINE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC ON A FREEWAY, ECT. *TR
2013-04-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-01
- VIN: 4M2CU39H07K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 22 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID BACK TO COLLEGE AFTER SPRING BREAK AT HOME. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT 75 MPH IN THE FAST LANE AND THE ENGINE JUST QUIT. SHE HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT FREEWAY SPEED. THE "STOP SAFELY" LIGHT COMES ON AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER ON ELECTRIC POWER. VERY SCARY! SHE WAITED 10 MINUTES AND IT FIRED BACK UP AND SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE ON TO SCHOOL ANOTHER HALF HOUR. BUT SHE IS NOW UNSURE WHEN AND IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED FOUR YEARS AGO AND IT NOW HAS 70,000 MILES. I JUST GOOGLED THE ISSUE AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. *TR
2012-11-20
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-15
- VIN: 4M2CU39H07K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TONE RINGS HAVE BEEN FAILING ANNUALLY. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO PULSATE, RATHER THAN COME TO A COMPLETE AND PREDICTABLE STOP, AND DISABLES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM UNTIL TONE RINGS CAN BE REPLACED. *TR
2012-07-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-21
- VIN: 4M2CU39H67K
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WAS DRIVING - WHEN STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE APPEARED ON DISPLAY, ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF, PULLED OVER, WAITED A MINUTE, RESTARTED ENGINE, DROVE A COUPLE OF BLOCKS, STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE REAPPEARED, DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES IN THE FEW MILES TO HOME. TOOK CAR TO DEALER NEXT MORNING. REPLACED THE COOLING SYSTEM PUMP. *JS
2012-07-04
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-29
- VIN: 4M2CU39H67K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY - WHEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON, THEN SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM, SERVICE 4X4, REGEN DISABLED DISPLAYED ON DISPLAY. TESTED BRAKES AND APPEARED THAT THEY WERE STILL FUNCTIONING, BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER NEXT MORNING, DEALER REPLACED ABS RING. *JS
2012-05-22
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-20
- VIN: 4M2CU29H38K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TRAVELLING ON ILLINOIS I-55 SOUTH EARLY IN THE MORNING. ABOUT 2 MILES NORTH OF US HIGHWAY 6 EXIT CAR LOST POWER AND I NOTICED "STOP SAFELY NOW" MESSAGE. I PULLED OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR STARTED RIGHT UP. I WENT ABOUT A 2 MILES AND CAR DID THE EXACT SAME THING. I WAS REAL CLOSE TO THE GOLF COURSE AND MADE IT THERE. NO PROBLEMS ON THE WAY HOME OR SINCE. CAR NEVER ACTED OR SOUNDED ?FUNNY?. CAR REPAIRED BY LOCAL LINCOLN FORD DEALER. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED AN ENGINE COOLANT PUMP ($695 INCLUDING LABOR AND TAXES) THAT IS UNIQUE TO HYBRID. THEY SAID I WAS THE THIRD HYBRID THIS WEEK-END--PROBABLY HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH COLD WEATHER. COOLANT PUMP HAS A DIFFERENT DESIGN SO THEY MAY HAVE HAD ORIGINAL DESIGN PROBLEMS. *TT
2012-02-24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-28
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I OWN A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID AND I WAS TRAVELING FROM VIRGINIA WHERE I PREVIOUSLY LIVED TO NEW YORK FOR A JOB INTERVIEW. WHILE TRAVELING ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE AT A SPEED OF AROUND 73 MILES PER HOUR A LIGHT CAME ON IN MY VEHICLE THAT STATED "STOP VEHICLE SAFELY." I WAS TRAVELING IN THE FURTHEST LEFT HAND LANE OF 4 AT THE TIME AND WITHIN ABOUT 2 OR 3 SECONDS OF THIS LIGHT COMING ON I LOST GAS ENGINE POWER TO MY VEHICLE. I WAS HONESTLY SCARED FOR MY LIFE BECAUSE THE ONLY PORTION OF MY VEHICLE THAT WAS WORKING IS THE ELECTRIC ENGINE THAT ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO GO AROUND 25 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL MY VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD WHILE NEARLY GETTING HIT BY 3 OR 4 CARS/TRACTOR TRAILERS. I CONTACTED FORD/MERCURY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY WERE GOING TO COME OUT, BUT THEM THE VEHICLE RAN FINE. ON MY RETURN TRIP THE VEHICLE DID THIS ANOTHER 3 OR 4 TIMES. IMMEDIATELY WHEN I GOT BACK TO VIRGINIA I TOOK IT TO BEACH FORD AND THEY FOUND THAT THE COOLANT PUMP FOR THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD GONE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I QUESTIONED WHY THE GAS ENGINE WOULD SHUT DONE AND BEACH FORD AND FORD CORPORATE BOTH TOLD ME THE SAME THING, THIS WAS A SAFETY PRECAUTION SET INTO THE VEHICLES COMPUTER. I EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS NOT SAFE AT ALL AND LOSING POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND CAUSING ACCIDENTS IS NOT A SAFETY PRECAUTION AT ALL IT IS DANGEROUS. I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY FURTHER EXPLAINATIONS FROM FORD EXCEPT FOR THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I HAVE A 15 MONTH OLD SON AND THIS IS NOT SAFE, I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING AGAIN WITH HIM IN THE VEHICLE. I AM VERY SURPRISED THIS SAFETY PRECAUTION WOULD PASS GOVERNMENT STANDARDS. I AM LOOKING FOR YOU TO LOOK INTO THIS AND GET BACK TO ME BECAUSE FORD SHOULD NOT BE PRODUCING VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF A COOLANT PUMP GOING BAD. *TR
2011-12-29
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-24
- VIN: 4M2CU39HX7K
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ADVISING THE CONTACT TO "STOP SAFELY NOW." THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING AND WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD IMMEDIATELY STALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAN WAS DEFECTIVE. THE ENGINE FAN WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 01/10/12*LJ
2011-06-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-19
- VIN: 4M2CU39H47K
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE A 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID WITH 118,000 MILES. YESTERDAY, THE EXCLAMATION MARK WARNING LIGHT CAME ON 12 TIMES IN 8 MILES. I TURNED AROUND AND IT CAME ON AN ADDITIONAL 10 TIMES ON THE WAY HOME. THERE IS FIRST A LOSS OF POWER, THE LIGHT COMES ON. I SWERVE ONTO THE SHOULDER BEFORE I CAN TURN OFF THE ENGINE THERE IS A JOLT. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE AND THEY SAID TO "PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE FOR A MINUTE AND THEN RESTART ENGINE". I HAVE LOST FAITH IN THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR. *TT
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Positive 2007 Mercury Mariner hybrid car reviews
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I really like my mariner so far. It has good power and is smooth, making it fun to drive at freeway speeds. The audio system sounds pretty good, depending on the quality of your CDs and MP3s. Although I'm not sure if it's an option or not, it would be nice to have an outside temperature gauge. Best of all, it gets 30 MPG even though I have a bit of a lead foot.
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The ride can be a bit harsh, and the navigation system could use some improvement. Additionally, the steering wheel could be positioned higher for better comfort. It would be great if the AC could be automated with a thermostat, and it's worth noting that it only runs when the gas engine is working. Unfortunately, there is no outside temperature gauge. On the bright side, the car gets good gas mileage, although the fuel tank could be larger. Overall, the car has a good road feel.
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I love this SUV! It handles really well and feels like a V6. The instrumentation is really cool and the navigation system is great.
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I traded in my fully loaded 2002 Nissan Frontier 4WD for the Mariner. While my pickup averaged 17 mpg, the Mariner is supposed to get 29 mpg on the highway and 33 mpg in the city. While the 33 mpg in the city may be a bit ambitious, I have managed to achieve 28 mpg over two tanks of gas. It does require a light foot on the accelerator, but if you're really good, you can get the Mariner up to 30 mph before the gas engine kicks in. I absolutely love driving it and it's great to know that I'm not burning any gas while sitting at lights for minutes at a time. Trying to conserve fuel has made me more mindful of my driving habits and has allowed me to enjoy a more relaxed pace of travel.
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Mariner is much nicer inside than Escape hybrid. I love the chrome accents and two-tone leather seats. The hybrid nav system is a very nice piece of technology.
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2007 Mercury Mariner Problems and Complaints - 7 Issues
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What's Wrong with the Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
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Cody Yundt 2024-07-11
The vehicle's Nav/radio system has some issues that need to be addressed. Despite being advertised as Satellite capable and MP3 compatible, it does not function as expected. Additionally, the Nav system is not user-friendly and lacks accuracy. These issues are disappointing, especially considering the $3700 price tag for this TECHIE Vehicle. However, Ford provided a solution by offering an aftermarket Satellite radio that was attached to the dash with Velcro. While the sound quality was not great, it was a helpful alternative. It's worth noting that the vehicle does not have auto headlamps or an outside temperature gauge. Overall, there is room for improvement in this vehicle's technology features.
Buster Bergnaum 2024-05-13
The price was $33K, but I did manage to get 5 years of 0% financing. It's important to remember to change the oil, filters, and headlight bulbs periodically, but overall I've had no major issues in the 12 years that I've owned it, despite putting 96K miles on it.
Jonathan Rogahn 2024-04-14
I purchased this vehicle in 2007 and shortly after, I needed new floor mats. Unfortunately, I have had some issues with the navigation system overheating, even after replacing the parts. The CD changer also has some occasional malfunctions, so I tend to use it sparingly. Additionally, the seat heaters seem to turn on randomly and the keyless entry can be unreliable. I have had to take the vehicle to the shop multiple times for ABS issues, which I later found out were caused by the ABS sensor and tone ring not being able to handle winter weather. Interestingly, when I bring the vehicle in for these issues, I am often told that there is nothing wrong with it. My wife and I have both experienced these same issues.
Colby Hoppe 2024-04-06
I owned a Lincoln Aviator before this. However, there is no comparison. I must say that this car is cheaply built. The seats are uncomfortable with paper-thin leather, the sound system is poor, and you can hear the outside air through the windows. Additionally, it has a rough ride. Overall, it is just a cheap and uncomfortable car that was definitely not worth 30-some thousand dollars!
Evert Braun 2024-01-13
The steering characteristics of this automobile are currently disappointing and not suitable for highway driving. It requires constant attention to maintain a straight track, similar to a car with a poor caster setting. However, I am confident that there may be an adjustment that can be made to improve the steering. Unfortunately, mechanics in my area are currently unaware of any solutions.