2007 Mercury Mariner problems
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Common 2007 Mercury Mariner problems
The Mercury Mariner, a compact crossover SUV produced between 2005 and 2011, has received mixed reviews from owners, with a reliability rating of 3.7 out of 5.0 on RepairPal.
Steering shaft issues are a common complaint among Mercury Mariner owners. These problems may manifest as a clunking noise when going over bumps or a loose feeling in the steering
. The issue is typically caused by a worn-out u-joint in the steering shaft, located under the hood on the driver's side of the firewall
. If the u-joint has movement and the two pieces can be twisted, it may cause the noise and looseness in the steering
Power steering failure is another problem reported by Mercury Mariner owners. The most-reported problem in this category is power steering stopping to work, which has been reported primarily in 2008 models.
Transmission failure is a significant issue reported by Mercury Mariner owners. The 2006 model year has been rated as the worst for transmission problems, although the 2008 model year has the most overall complaints.
Blower motor resistor problems are also common in the Mercury Mariner. This issue may cause the vehicle's heater or air conditioning to stop working properly
. The average cost to fix this problem is $200, with an average mileage of 80,000 miles
In addition to these issues, many owners of hybrid Mercury Mariners have reported that the cooling pump failed.
Ford has issued recalls for certain model years of the Mercury Mariner, including the 2008-2011 model years for steering torque sensor issues and the 2010-2012 model years for fuel delivery module problems.
In conclusion, while the Mercury Mariner has received mixed reviews from owners, some common problems have been reported, including steering shaft issues, power steering failure, transmission failure, and blower motor problems. Ford has issued recalls for certain model years of the Mercury Mariner to address steering torque sensor and fuel delivery module issues.
What year should I avoid Mercury Mariner?
Some owners have reported clunky shifting and a whining noise that eventually leads to transmission failure. This is the worst issue in the Mariner and has happened to several Mercury Mariners made from 2006 to 2007.
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 reliable?
Mercury Mariner Reliability Problems
Mariner owners have made 166 complaints over 7 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it second to last in overall reliaibility , with significant transmission and steering concerns.
Are Mercury Mariners expensive to maintain?
The annual maintenance cost of a Mercury Mariner is $497. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
What year should I avoid Mercury Mariner?
Some owners have reported clunky shifting and a whining noise that eventually leads to transmission failure. This is the worst issue in the Mariner and has happened to several Mercury Mariners made from 2006 to 2007.
How reliable is the Mercury Mariner?
Mercury Mariner Reliability Problems
Mariner owners have made 166 complaints over 7 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it second to last in overall reliaibility , with significant transmission and steering concerns.
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.
Why did they stop making Mercury Mariner?
This version of the Mariner was its last, as Ford discontinued the Mercury brand due to declining sales. Ford ended production of the Mariner in October 2010. The last Mariner was assembled on October 5, 2010.
2007 Mercury Mariner car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Mariner problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Mercury Mariner vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Mercury Mariner
The NHTSA has received 32 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Mercury Mariner. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Mercury Mariner vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2CU97167K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: REAR-ENDED A SNOW PLOW GOING 30-35 MPH WHEN I WAS GOING 60 MPH AND THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.*DT*JB*DT*JB*DT*DT*JB*JB*DT*JB*JB*DT*JB*DT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-17
- VIN: 4M2CU39H77K
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR THE VEHICLES WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AND REGEN DISABLED SHOW UP AND THE VEHICLE WON'T ACCELERATE. I CAN SHUT IT OFF AND BACK ON AND THE WRENCH LIGHT WILL GO AWAY FOR A COUPLE MILES THEN BACK ON WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-04
- VIN: 4M2YU81107K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE RECALL THAT FORD IS RECALLS 2007MERCURY MARINER WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST SHUTS OFF I WAS WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO SWITCH ALL 4 LANES THE ENGINE GETS HOT TEMPTER GAUGE READING NORMAL IT STAYS IN THE MIDDLE TURN VEHICLE TTB BACK ON PRESS PEDAL NO POWER PUMP THE PEDAL AND HOPES IT STAYS ON ITS BEEN ACTING THREE MONTHS. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-15
- VIN: 4M2YU91187K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND WENT INTO OTHER GEARS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, IT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE ON ITS OWN. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT'S SON STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WERE DRAGGING AFTER IT JUMPED. IN ADDITION, "OVERDRIVE" APPEARED ON THE CONTROL PANEL THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-02
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL I WAS ON THE EXPRESS WAY IN MOTION AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN MEANING THAT ALL OF THE GADGES SHUT DOWN. THEN THE CAR JUST COAST UNTIL I COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT BEING HURT OR HURTING OTHER DRIVERS. NOTHING SHOWED UP JUST SHUT DOWN.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-13
- VIN: 4M2YU91107K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT I HAVE LOST 2ND GEAR AND 4TH GEAR IS ON ITS WAY OUT ON MY CAR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT AT LEAST SINCE 2012, ACCORDING TO AN ONLINE FORD MOTOR COMPANY PUBLICATION, MAYBE EVEN EARLIER. THE PUBLICATION STATES THAT IT AFFECTS 2007-2008 FORD ESCAPES AND MERCURY MARINERS. WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS, IF THEY KNEW ABOUT IT AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AGO, WHY WASN'T THERE A RECALL AND IF NOT A RECALL, SOME KIND OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/COMPENSATION FOR THE REPAIRS? I'VE SHOPPED AROUND FOR PRICES AND THE BEST I COULD FIND WAS $2200.00 FOR THE REPAIR PLUS ANOTHER $225.00 FOR A RENTAL TO USE WHILE MY CAR IS BEING REPAIRED. THE REPAIR IS GOING TO TAKE 3-5 DAYS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-06
- VIN: 4M2YU8OZX7K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: MY SON WAS USING OUR CAR HE DROVE IT TO WORK... ALL WAS FINE...HE USED THE CAR TO GO GET LUNCH IN THE SHOPPING CENTER... DROVE BACK FROM THE SHOPPING CENTER TO A PARKING SPOT OUTSIDE HIS JOB LOCATION... HE THEN COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AT DICK'S SPORTING GOODS WHERE MY WIFE AND I MET UP WITH HIM...WE ALL PROCEEDED TO OUR CAR AND TRUCK WHICH WERE PARKED ACROSS FROM ONE ANOTHER...MY WIFE AND SON GOT IN THE MERCURY I GOT IN MY TRUCK... MY SON TRIED TO START THE MERCURY BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER...MY WIFE TRIED STILL WOULD NOT TURN OVER ... CHECKED THE BATTERY ALL WAS GOOD SO I THOUGHT MAYBE THE STARTER? HAD IT TOWED , AND A STARTER REPLACED? STILL NOTHING ... MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE MOTOR ? AND I WOULD NEED A NEW MOTOR !!! SO I LOOKED ON LINE AND FOUND SOMETHING ABOUT A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INVOLVING MERCURY MARINER 2005 TO 2008 MINE IS A 2007 ? CALLED THEM BUT THE SAID I HAVE TO CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY MY SELF ???? SO THAT IS WHAT LED ME TO YOU!!! CAN YOU HELP?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-15
- VIN: 4M2CU811X7K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND MANEUVER THE KEY IN ORDER TO GET IT TO RELEASE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,500.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-01
- VIN: 4M2CU97157K
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-04
- VIN: 4M2YU81187K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVING PERFECTLY NORMAL ALL DAY. IN THE EVENING, WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVILY-TRAFFICKED AREA, UNEXPECTEDLY OUR MARINER WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR - THE ENGINE REVVED, BUT THE CAR WOULD JUST BARELY MOVE. IT FINALLY SHIFTED INTO 3RD GEAR, BUT NEVER WOULD GO INTO 4TH. ALL THE WHILE, THE O/D LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS GOING ON AND OFF. THIS PATTERN CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL DAYS WHILE WE HAD OUR MARINER INSPECTED AT NUMEROUS REPAIR SHOPS; THE END RESULT WAS THAT WE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT A COST OF $1700. AT ONLY 111,000 MILES! ALL OF THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS THAT WE TALKED WITH STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THIS YEAR-MODEL FORD PRODUCT, MANY TIMES WAS FAR LESS MILEAGE THAN OURS HAD. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-13
- VIN: 4M2YU80Z37K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY 18 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING MY 2007 MERCURY MARINER, WHEN IT STARTED MAKING LOUD NOISES AND SHAKING LIKE CRAZY, HE WAS BARELY ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING TO GET HOME. WHEN MY HUSBAND LOOKED AT VEHICLE AND SAW WHAT IT WAS DOING, HE THINKS THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT ON IT. WE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE TO CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING (SAME DAY) AND THERE WAS NO SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF ANY KIND OF PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED, AND IT HAS NOT HAD A PROBLEM EXCEPT FOR THE SHIFTER HAD TO BE REPLACED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO...MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN SOMETHING SWEET SPILLED INSIDE OF THE SHIFTER, HOWEVER, I DRIVE THE VEHICLE 99.9% OF THE TIME AND I DRINK WATER...... AFTER RESEARCHING AND READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ON THIS WEBSITE, I DO REALIZE THAT THERE IS A MANUFACTURED DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE SHIFTER. HOW AND WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES? WHY DIDN'T SOME OF THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON? WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE THAT THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED BEFORE NOW AND CAUSED US TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *JS
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-07
- VIN: 4M2YU91157K
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR JUST LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. SURGED A BIT THEN WAS OPERATING AT REDUCED POWER LIKE IT WAS LIMPING EVENTUALLY IT JUST STALLED AND THE GAS WOULD JUST REV THE ENGINE. FORD FIXED THE CAR UNDER WARRANTY. IF THIS HAS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN TRAFFIC IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT AS CARS WOULD HAVE BEEN DODGING A STALLED CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS-. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-01
- VIN: 4M2YU91157K
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING-- IT OPERATED AT A LIMP AT FIRST-- JUST PRIOR TO THAT WENT FORWARD QUICK, THEN IT JUST STALLED WHILE DRIVING WHILE IN GEAR. THE GAS JUST MADE THE ENGINE REV. THE CAR THE NEXT DAY AFTER GETTING TOWED OPERATED AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WHILE THE SERVICE STATION TOOK THE CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE. THEY HAD TO TOW IT BACK. THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY (20,000 ON APPROX. 03/2008). IT HAPPENED AGAIN. FORD REFUSED TO AGREE THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE DESIGN ETC. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC. I THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE THROTTLE PROBLEM... THE CAR LIMPS JUST AS EVERYONE AS COMPLAINED ABOUT. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WAS ACTUALLY FIXED UNDER WARRANTY AS THE PARTS MEAN NOTHING. PISTONS, GASKETS, SENSOR TURBI, HUB PLATE ASY, SEALS, AND MANY OTHER PARTS. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-02
- VIN: 4M2YU81197K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: COMING OFF A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND, COULD FEEL IT FINALLY JUMP INTO 3. TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAD NO 2 AND 4TH GEARS. UPON LOOKING ONLINE, TRANSMISSIONS AND POWERTRAINS ARE KNOWN DEFECTS WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR. JUST HAD TO SPEND $2000.00 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS FORD IGNORED PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS!! *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-22
- VIN: 4M2YU80Z07K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE RACK AND PINION WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE MONTHS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,845. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-09
- VIN: 4M2CU91157K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE STARTED THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY BUT THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY SLUGGISH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD ENGAGED IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-29
- VIN: 4MZYU91197K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE, OD LIGHT FLASHED (OD OFF) AND PULLED OVER. I ATTEMPTED TO PULL BACK ON ROAD AND CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. 1800.00 REPAIR. NOW 2013 EXACTLY 3 YEARS LATER AND CAR BEGINS SAME THING ALL OVER AGAIN. DIAGNOSTIC TEST STATES NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. TOLD THESE CARS HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS FROM THE GET GO. FORD KNOWS THIS! THE PROBLEM IS COOLANT IS LOCATED IN RADIATOR AND DOES NOT KEEP TRANS FROM OVERHEATING. I AM NOW TOLD IT WILL BE 3650.00 FOR ANOTHER TRANS. THIS IS A TOTAL MESS. IT IS NOT FAIR TO THE CONSUMER WHO STILL OWES 16,000.00 ON THIS CAR. I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH THE HOPES OF REPAIRING MY DAMAGED CREDIT AND MADE ALL ROUTINE SERVICE AND FLUSHES AS SCHEDULED ON TIME. NOW WHAT TO DO? I CANT AFFORD ANOTHER TRANSMISSION, AND AM WITHOUT A CAR AND CONTINUE TO HAVE A CAR PAYMENT OR MY CREDIT THAT I HAVE FINALLY GOT BACK ON TRACK IS RUINED ONCE AGAIN! CAN ANYONE OFFER ME ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO? HELP! *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-24
- VIN: 4M2CU81147K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM BUT THE LIGHT DID NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST RESULTS SHOWED A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER STATED THE ENTIRE POWER TRAIN SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-11
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER TO ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-07
- VIN: 4M2YU80Z67K
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND A CLOUD OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE OIL LIGHT ONLY ILLUMINATED AFTER THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A REDUCED RATE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONFIRM THE EXACT REPAIR THAT WAS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 73,000 MILES. UPDATED 07/19/12 *BF UPDATED 07/31/12
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-27
- VIN: 4M2CU971X7K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE; NEEDS REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. HAD DONE ALL FACTORY RECOMMENDED SERVICES WHEN DUE INCLUDING TRANSMISSION FLUSHES. TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT THIS MILEAGE, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE FACT THAT CAR WAS SERVICED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OTHER CARS WITH SUBSTANTIALLY MORE MILEAGE AND NO TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-28
- VIN: 4M2CU39H17K
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND A LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH SAYING "STOP SAFELY NOW". I STOPPED, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND TURNED IT BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO A AN AUTHORIZED FORD REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID THEY WEREN'T SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. I DIDN'T HAVE ANOTHER PROBLEM FOR 9 MONTHS AND THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED. AGAIN NO PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS AND THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN REPEATEDLY. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE SAME PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR ABOUT EVERY 15 MILES. I MADE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY ARE NOW REPLACING THE COOLANT PUMP. I DID SOME READING ON-LINE AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESCAPE AND MARINER HYBRIDS. SHOULDN'T THERE BE A RECALL OF THE FAULTY PUMP? *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-19
- VIN: 4M2CU97107K
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH 6,000 MILES ON IT. I KEPT UP MY NORMAL MAINTANCE ON THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THINGS WHEN NEEDED. AT APPROXIMATELY 42,000 MY TRANSMISSION WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO WALLACE DEALERSHIP OF WHICH THEY KEPT MY VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS. THEY EXPLAINED THEY DID AN OVERHAUL OF THE TRANSMISSION AND FIXED REPAIRS ON IT SO THAT THEIR WOULD BE NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION LATER ON DOWN THE ROAD. NOW AT 84,735 MILES LATER, I AM ONCE AGAIN HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND MY VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR. BECAUSE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY MY VEHICLE WILL SIT UNTIL I CAN MAKE THE REPAIRS AS A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IS NOT A CHEAP EXPENSE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH IN THIS CAR AND DESERVES EXTREME PRIORITY OF INVESTIGATION ON A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF VEHILE. I AM RECEIVING NO HELP FROM THE FORD COMPANY AND I AM FINDING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT THAT THIS PROBLEM IN THIS VEHILCE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED OR DEALT WITH. I HAVE HAD A PRIVATE TRANSMISSION COMPANY EXAMINE MY VEHILCE (HAS NOT TOUCHED IT), OF WHICH THEY DISCOVERED, THE INTERNAL FILTER IS CLOGGING THE CVT (CONSTANT VELOCITY TRANSMISSION) FOR WHICH SOMETHING WILL CONTINIOUSLY BREAK IN THE FILTER OR WHERE THE FILTER IS HELD CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. I WAS ALSO ADVISED THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD HAVE DONE MAINTANCE WISE OR PERSONAL USE OF DRIVING THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-13
- VIN: 4M2YU91107K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE "VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR" FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE ABS TO DISABLE. ITEM WAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED BY A FORD MECHANIC AND HE ADVISED THIS WAS PREMATURE FAILURE NOT CAUSED BY ABUSE. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-26
- VIN: 4M2CU97107K
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY OIL COOLER, VALVE, GASKETS, DRIVE PLATE STEEL, PISTONS, SEALS, AND SCREENS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR ALL COMPONENTS HOWEVER, APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
2007 Mercury Mariner recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2007 Mercury Mariner.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- Summary: 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. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
- Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
- Manufacturer: Timken Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Summary: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
- Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
- Consequence: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Negative 2007 Mercury Mariner car reviews
Positive 2007 Mercury Mariner car reviews
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I understand the desire for an SUV, but I didn't want to break the bank on gas. Plus, I was hoping to have all the fun extras like 4WD, a 6-disc CD player, leather seats, and a moonroof. That's why the Mercury Mariner is the perfect fit for me!
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I really like this car, but I do wish the mileage was better. I've been doing a lot of driving lately and I think a hybrid would have been a better choice. I was told it would pay for itself, but unfortunately the cost of gasoline has gone up a lot since I bought this car. It gets around 20-22 mpg in town and 22-24 mpg on the road.
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I've been driving a Lexus SC400 for the past eight years. However, after purchasing a home on a hill, I realized that my car wasn't practical for hauling anything for the house, and it was useless in the snow. That's why I decided to switch to an SUV. Although I was hesitant at first, I'm thrilled with my choice of the Mercury Mariner. I'm really enjoying the look and feel of the Mariner, as well as the attention to detail in both the exterior and interior. The SUV feels incredibly solid and has a smooth ride. I'm excited to see how the Mariner handles in the Seattle rain and snow.
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After 10 years with a mini-van, I didn't want to switch to a car or a large SUV. But then I saw the Mercury Mariner and fell in love with its looks both inside and out. The solid color and chrome add a nice touch, and there's no black molding to worry about. It handles great and picks up speed nicely. The Mariner was in the right price range for me. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase so far!
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Congratulations on your new cars! Based on your experience, it seems like the 2006 Mariner is the better choice. The electronic steering on the 2005 Equinox makes it difficult to handle, while the Mariner is a luxury car that is fun to drive. It's great to hear that the Mariner has good fuel economy and is spacious enough for your needs. Additionally, the foam inserts and gaskets in the door jambs are a nice touch to eliminate noise. Happy driving!
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Elwyn Mertz 2024-08-05
I love this car! I bought it fresh out of college in 2006 and I have absolutely no complaints. While it may not be the flashiest car on the road, I pat myself on the back every time I get behind the wheel. I strongly disagree with any owner that criticizes engine power because for the size and amount of money, this thing has some serious punch to it. I have driven almost 40,000 miles and have had no mechanical issues whatsoever. Overall, I rate this car as extremely dependable, practical and a great every-day ride. In fact, my best friend loved mine so much that she bought one too!
Salvador Kautzer 2024-08-04
I bought this car used and was impressed with its overall style from the first sight. The car runs excellently and the sound system meets standards. However, I found the seat warmer buttons to be inconveniently placed, as the passenger seat automatically turns on when someone gets in. Additionally, the car can be quite loud and takes all bumps, big or small, very hard. Unfortunately, there seems to be no give in the suspension or shocks when riding over anything that disrupts the smoothness of the asphalt. Furthermore, it does not handle water very well and tends to hydroplane even in the smallest amount of water. I would not recommend it for any type of off-roading. Lastly, the fuel mileage is very poor.
Barrett Dietrich 2024-06-05
In 2006, I leased a 2006 Mariner for my wife, hoping to find a more economical replacement for her 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. Unfortunately, the smaller sized four-cylinder SUV did not meet her expectations. She complained about the lack of power, and after driving it myself, I must admit that the engine is not powerful enough for that size/weight vehicle. Additionally, the brakes are substandard in wet conditions, and the gas tank is too small, resulting in more frequent trips to the gas station. Overall, it was not a fun vehicle to drive. This was my first and only experience with a Ford Motor Company product.
Aaron Hoeger 2024-05-11
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I noticed that you leased three Mercury vehicles, and I wanted to share my experience with my 2006 Mariner. Unfortunately, it hasn't been the best lease I've had in the last 10 years. Even after rotating the tires and purchasing new ones, it still felt like I was driving on snow tires. The sound was so loud that I couldn't even have a conversation. Thankfully, the rear differential was replaced under warranty. However, I did have a scary experience when the rear fell out just 15 miles after leaving the service department. I had to swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid an accident. I really hope that Ford takes these reviews seriously. Thank you for listening!
Erich Konopelski 2024-05-07
The car was great for the first 3 years, but unfortunately at 78,000 miles, the front and rear differential went out, the rear main oil seal was leaking, the exhaust manifold was leaking, and an a/c line was leaking. After spending $4800.00, it seems to be all fixed. I really hope there are no more issues with this vehicle. While I have never been a big fan of Ford products, I believe that every brand has its ups and downs. However, I have found that foreign brand vehicles tend to last longer.