2005 Mercury Mariner

Recalls

3 recalls name the 2005 Mercury Mariner. Newest first.

• Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

  Sep 29, 2015NHTSA 15V60600057 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Full recall details →

• Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

  Jun 3, 2015NHTSA 15E045000576 vehiclesEquipment

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Full recall details →

• Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

  Apr 7, 2006NHTSA 06V111000134,365 vehicles

  Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

  Remedy

  Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. the recall began on may 19, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train15
2. Electrical system10
3. Engine and engine cooling9
4. Vehicle speed control9
5. Engine8
6. Air bags8
7. Visibility6
8. Tires5
9. Suspension4
10. Fuel system, gasoline3

Latest complaints

• Dec 11, 2021TN
  Unknown or other

  The accelerator sticks and this is very dangerous

• Oct 24, 2019IN191,000 miCrash2 injuries
  Air bags
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While the contact was driving 45 mph, another vehicle veered into his path with the bright lights illuminated. To avoid crashing into the other vehicle, the contact moved over into the right lane. The vehicle struck a ditch and roll overed four times.…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While the contact was driving 45 mph, another vehicle veered into his path with the bright lights illuminated. To avoid crashing into the other vehicle, the contact moved over into the right lane. The vehicle struck a ditch and roll overed four times. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained arm, neck, and body injuries. He and the passenger were transported to the hospital for medical atteintion. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 191,000.

• Apr 29, 2019AZ150,000 mi
  Engine

  CD4E - engine stalling on engagement/stopping. Vehicle stalled at the red light of an exit ramp off the highway. Vehicle stalled when at a complete stop and would not engage when put into drive or reverse.

• Apr 24, 2018MO165,250 mi
  Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module · Electronic stability control (esc)
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft system warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the engine, but the vehicle would jerk while driving. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft system warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the engine, but the vehicle would jerk while driving. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer (northtowne lincoln, 21 ne vivion rd, kansas city, mo 64118) and manufacturer were contacted and stated that there was no recall associated with the vin. The failure mileage was 165,250. The vin was not available.

• Dec 29, 2017NY103,000 mi
  Structure › Body

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the frame was severely rusted and corroded with holes. Brownell motors inc in fishkill, new york was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

• Dec 14, 2017TX202,467 mi
  Engine

  I was driving on the freeway and my car just quit working. I took it to the mechanic and the issue IS the coils and a now fried computer system.

• Nov 1, 2017TN176 mi
  Unknown or other
  As of monday oct 23RD 2017. My 2005 mercury mariner started stuttering, hesitating, losing power, spitting, suffering, how every you would put it. When you push on the gas. It did this off an on this day. Later this day it felt like someone pressed on the brakes and then floored the gas at the same…

  As of monday oct 23RD 2017. My 2005 mercury mariner started stuttering, hesitating, losing power, spitting, suffering, how every you would put it. When you push on the gas. It did this off an on this day. Later this day it felt like someone pressed on the brakes and then floored the gas at the same time. When this happened the anti-theft light flashed at the same time it done this. It does it with in about 10 seconds then the light goes out and goes back to spitting an sputtering and the radio volume goes down and back up off an on as this IS happening. It continued doing all of that every so often everyday from oct 23RD - oct 31ST. On oct 31ST 2017 I was coming home, it was around 9:30 p.m. Speed limit was 55 I was running right at 60 coming over hiwassee bridge and my hole vehicle shut down had no light inside or out wasn't running, couldn't steer, tried to turn hazard lights on to let cars coming both ways I was there but nothing would work. My boy friend said I'm going to put it in neutral he reached over to see if it would crank nothing I started getting nervous so I just put it back in drive and after a couple seconds it was running again but had no lights at all inside or out just could drive. So I was trying to make it to the end of the bridge with no lights so I could pull off but it started acting going crazy flashing on off like it was possessed or something. It did that for about a minute the the head lights came on and stayed on just the head lights only still had no other lights no tail, brake, or inside lights, just head lights. So I tried to make it on home. It continued to do the spitting an sputtering thing and the battery light flashed on then off about 3 times in 5 miles my turn was coming up to the left so I just tired the blinker hoping it will work, no luck. After I made the left turn got going the hazard lights came on. 7 miles all lights on.

• May 11, 2017CA160,000 miCrash
  Power train · Vehicle speed control
  On the freeway and car suddenly has overdrive light blinking, at the same time I began losing power, I was able to get off freeway but not after I open hood and nearly got run over. I was checking to see if there was overheating or smoke. But nothing. I have already replaced pcm, transmission, and…

  On the freeway and car suddenly has overdrive light blinking, at the same time I began losing power, I was able to get off freeway but not after I open hood and nearly got run over. I was checking to see if there was overheating or smoke. But nothing. I have already replaced pcm, transmission, and torque converter. Consequently my shifter IS broken and you can see down into transmission. Obviously no I can't drive, I will have to have vehicle towed. Why hasn't transmission been recalled on this vehicle. I could not think about if my child would have been with me and stood in front of car. He never would have been able to move that quickly or even worse with freeway driving I even could have been hit from behind.

• Oct 15, 2016CA70,000 mi
  Electrical system
  My 2005 mercury mariner premier has a problem when driving that the left and right door shows they are ajar. And it cycles back and forth across the dash board, you hear a beep then the message IS displayed on the dashboard . When the car IS parked and locked the alarm goes off between five and 10…

  My 2005 mercury mariner premier has a problem when driving that the left and right door shows they are ajar. And it cycles back and forth across the dash board, you hear a beep then the message IS displayed on the dashboard . When the car IS parked and locked the alarm goes off between five and 10 times a night draining the battery. This has started about a year and half ago. I took my car into a ford dealership on september 27,20016 to be repaired. I had the car in their car care for two and one half weeks only to find out that the part for the right side the cable and handle assembly IS recalled and there IS no replacement at this time and no estimated time frame for it to be available. I spent $544.00 on a rental and $604.39. I still do not have the problem fixed and ford dealer says it has no time estimate when it can be repaired if any?

• Sep 13, 2016IN90,000 mi
  Power train
  I purchased a 2005 mercury mariner on 2/14/13 from a local dealer in my area. Within two days the vehicle broke down on me. I did not purchase the warranty (stupid mistake) but I did take the vehicle back to the dealership in which they assured me they would fix the problem. It was a transmission…

  I purchased a 2005 mercury mariner on 2/14/13 from a local dealer in my area. Within two days the vehicle broke down on me. I did not purchase the warranty (stupid mistake) but I did take the vehicle back to the dealership in which they assured me they would fix the problem. It was a transmission problem fast forward to 03/2015 the transmission went out in the vehicle which cost me around $3,000. That IS more than I owe on the vehicle, would not recommend this vehicle unless you want to pay for it twice.

• May 11, 2016GA136,000 mi
  Engine
  I recently purchased a 2005 mercury mariner. just after making my first payment, I was going down the interstate in it and it jerked like something had broken. it never lost power. Never had any gauges come on or anything. I drove it to the closest store and had it towed home and then to the ford…

  I recently purchased a 2005 mercury mariner. just after making my first payment, I was going down the interstate in it and it jerked like something had broken. it never lost power. Never had any gauges come on or anything. I drove it to the closest store and had it towed home and then to the ford dealership in my town. they call me 2 days later and say I need a new motor $6500. that's more than the vehicle IS worth. I ask how was that when no gauges came on. His response was "it's internal. gauges won't come on." neither the lot I bought it at, ford, nor the finance company will help in the repairs. judging by all of the complaints listed here, this should be a mandatory recall. now I'm stuck with a lemon, no way to fix it or get out of it.

• Apr 5, 2016MI127,000 mi
  Engine · Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. After driving high speeds and coming to a stop, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The contact had to make several attempts to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but no failure was…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. After driving high speeds and coming to a stop, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The contact had to make several attempts to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

• Dec 2, 2015NC131,000 mi
  Engine
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning, while exiting highway traffic. The failure was experienced several times. All the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact was able…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning, while exiting highway traffic. The failure was experienced several times. All the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact was able to restart the engine and the vehicle resumed to normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

• Aug 19, 2015MI150,000 mi
  Exterior lighting

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While driving approximately 60 mph, the exterior headlights failed. The contact switched to the automatic light system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a light switch failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

• Jul 29, 2015WI160,000 mi
  Service brakes

  Received an ABS trouble code. Mechanic checked and said it was the ABS tone wheel on the outter left front cv joint. Mechanic said this was a common problem with front tone wheels on the mercury mariners and should be recalled by ford.

• Jul 29, 2015FL90,000 mi
  Electrical system · Unknown or other

  The car IS parked in my office parking lot. the car alarm goes off. I can see out the window there IS no one around the car. I use the remote to turn it off. happens intermittently, a few times a day. I even took the keys out of my pocket and just have them sitting on my desk...it still happens....update 9/15/15*cw updated 12/13/2017*cn

• Jun 24, 2015ID85,411 mi
  Visibility/wiper

  I was stopped in a highway turn lane, waiting for traffic to pass in order to make a left turn, when heard a loud noise and the rear window on the lift gate suddenly shattered and exploded outward from the back of the vehicle, with most of the glass ending up on the roadway. This occurred in the early afternoon on a warm but not hot day (temps where probably in the low 80S).

• Apr 20, 2015NV36,700 mi
  Engine and engine cooling
  The car stalled on me twice today. The first time it happened, I was traveling on gibson at 45 mph and made a left turn suddenly car stalled while in gear. I was able to coast to the shoulder, however I could not restart the car. I checked the manual and came across the fuel safety cut off switch…

  The car stalled on me twice today. The first time it happened, I was traveling on gibson at 45 mph and made a left turn suddenly car stalled while in gear. I was able to coast to the shoulder, however I could not restart the car. I checked the manual and came across the fuel safety cut off switch located on the front passenger side panel. I pushed the reset button and was able start the car. Second time, I was approaching a traffic light the car stalled on me again. I pushed the reset button again, and started the car. At this point I am not sure what IS happening to my car, and I don't want to be on the freeway at high speeds when it suddenly happens again. It appears to me that the fuel flow IS being suddenly cut off to the engine. *tr

• Mar 1, 2015MI69,000 miCrash2 injuries
  Air bags · Structure › Body

  The vehicle was in a head on collision with another vehicle, both traveling 30mph. The vehicle was totaled. The driver was wearing their seat belt, and their nose was broken due to collision with the steering wheel. The airbag never deployed. *Tr

• Feb 13, 2015IL141,000 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control

  The gas pedal stuck while driving, the car would only idle and not move. the car was in traffic and almost hit by another vehicle. On a prior date the gas pedal stuck and would not move, car just idled in a parking lot for about five minutes. This wasn't first time it stuck, but prior times it always released right away. *tr

• Nov 20, 2014MA96,675 mi
  Service brakes
  While driving on the highway my brakes wasn't working. After getting it checked out, I found there was a rip in the front brake hose. This caused all of my brake fluid to leak out which left me with no brakes. When your brake hose IS ripped or leaking, you receive no warning that there IS a…

  While driving on the highway my brakes wasn't working. After getting it checked out, I found there was a rip in the front brake hose. This caused all of my brake fluid to leak out which left me with no brakes. When your brake hose IS ripped or leaking, you receive no warning that there IS a problem. This puts you and others at risk of having a bad car crash. it appears the same problem IS occuring with the rear brake hose. This vehice should be recalled because these brake hose can give out at anytime without warning and could be a hugh tradegy for everyone involved. *tr

• Jul 22, 2014NJ55,000 mi
  Electrical system · Steering › Column
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. The contact stated that all of the warning lights to illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the vehicle stalled and could be restarted however the failure recurred twelve times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. The contact stated that all of the warning lights to illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the vehicle stalled and could be restarted however the failure recurred twelve times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and stated that the steering column cover for the ignition was fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

• Mar 27, 2014TX168,000 mi
  Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
  Car accelerated as I tried to stop. Then when I tried to go, I pressed the gas and it would not go but the rpm's went really high. Then the car died and I had to wait a few minutes to turn it back on. 2ND incident- I was driving on a busy road during rush hour and tried to stop at a stop light but…

  Car accelerated as I tried to stop. Then when I tried to go, I pressed the gas and it would not go but the rpm's went really high. Then the car died and I had to wait a few minutes to turn it back on. 2ND incident- I was driving on a busy road during rush hour and tried to stop at a stop light but the car accelerated so I had to keep breaking but the car would not stop accelerating so I turned the car off. When I tried to turn the car back on, nothing worked (had no power at all therefore I could not turn on my hazards to signal to people that my car was stalled). I waited then tried to turn it on again and it turned on but was still accelerating only I was in park so it did not go anywhere. I turned the engine off but did not turn the car off so I could turn hazards on. I waited several minutes then tried again and was able to pull off the road. *tr

• Feb 10, 2014MI95,000 mi
  Electrical system · Engine

  Anti theft dash light comes on solid for 2 or 3 seconds. engine loses power. after 2 or 3 seconds, the anti theft light goes off and engine regains power. has happened intermittently several times since first occurrence at various speeds and intervals. *tr

• Sep 6, 2013CA81,000 mi
  Air bags · Electrical system · Engine
  On august,2013 I went got my vehicle smoged . it passes good. Then the next day I see engine light air bag light. Then goes off when I stop. So I try take to a mechanic who I spend a good like almost 800 still light IS on now bottom. Now the car dash board and the radio are so hot, it felt like…

  On august,2013 I went got my vehicle smoged . it passes good. Then the next day I see engine light air bag light. Then goes off when I stop. So I try take to a mechanic who I spend a good like almost 800 still light IS on now bottom. Now the car dash board and the radio are so hot, it felt like something may cause a fire! I was very scared! I was near a lincoln dealership who had a service center in duarte. Ca. I never knew. A pcm was a part of a tuneup! Please this IS a 2300! And I'm putting out another 1288!

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10109070The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
• 10036913Ford/mercury: mil on with dtc p0351-p0356; multiple coil primary circuit. Built on or before 10/03/05. Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit a mulfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with two or more diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) for coil on plug (cop) primary circuit faults.
• 100248452005-08 escape/escape hybrid/mariner - 2006-08 mariner hybrid - wheel speed sensor ring replacement procedure update to workshop manual.
• 10024841Slow fuel fill and/or dtc p0451.
• 10022672Cold climate slow fuel fill.
• 10022235Slow fuel fill due to clogged vent.
• 10021601Engine stalling on engagement/stopping.
• 10021057Spark knock, hard start and/or hesitation - vehicles built after 08-02-2004 with a 3.0L engine.
• 10021051Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt.
• 10020173Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
• 10019947Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
• 10019803Slow fuel fill.
• 10019382Camshaft tick noise - 3.0L 4V engine only.
• 10018947Long crank/hard start -- 3.0L.
• 10018938Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
• 10018934Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
• 10018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10018068Steering clunk/rattle noise - vehicles built 3/29/2005 to 4/4/2005.
• 10018057Slow fuel fill - repeat filling station pump shut-off.
• 10017927Passenger air bag disabled (pad) lamp intermittently on while driving - dtc c1414 retrieved during ocs diagnosis/repair.
• 10017923Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips.
• 10017814Drivability concerns - hesitation/stumble.
• 10016811Mil on with multiple coil primary circuit dtcs p0351 through p0356-3.0 engine.
• 10016797Rear disc brake grind, rubbing or thump noise.
• 10014702Cold weather transmission cooler bypass hose leaking at converter housing.
• 10014606Slow fill or premature shutoff when filling the fuel tank.
• 10014265Serviceability of instrument panel register vents.
• 10014138Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10014062Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10013423Condensation inside the foglamps.
• 10013406Wheel speed sensor removal tip.
• 10013366Steering drift/pull - improved diagnostic and repair procedure - service tip.
• 10012975When inspecting a transfer case it IS normal to find metallic shavings on the magnetic fill plug.
• 10012966Diagnostic trouble code u2013 in instrument cluster.
• 10012954Safety belt web stop button service.

Every Mercury Mariner model year

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