What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2005 Mercury Mariner

Typical pattern

5.1% of complaints about the 2005 Mercury Mariner came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2005 vehicle — around the middle of the 245 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.1 yr in service. The most-reported system is power train (15 complaints), typically at 4.7 yr or about 73,279 miles.

Complaints
99
Median age at failure
6.1 yr
Median mileage
59,136 n=86
Crash / fire / tow
11.1% of reports
Safety recalls
3

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Power train
15 reports · 73,279 mi
4.7 yr
6.7%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

15V606000 2015-09-29
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift

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.

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 v

15E045000 2015-06-03
Suspension:front:wheel bearing

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.

Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

06V111000 2006-04-07
Seats:front assembly:head restraint

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.

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

In owners’ own words

Power train 18,000 mi 2.6 yr in service
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ALL THE VEHICLE'S WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE VEHICLE JERKED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER AND WOULD BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE PARTS ARRIVED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 22,127 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Power train mileage not reported 2.7 yr in service
I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MARINER PREMIER THAT WAS PURCHASED IN 2005 ,THE VEHICLE HAD A VERY BAD ROAR INSIDE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A WAY TO MAKE IT STOP MAKING THAT ROARING SOUND. ACCORDING TO OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ THE OTHER CUSTOMER S HAVE NOT HAD ANY HELP AT THERE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS, NEITHER DID I. *AK
Power train 38,351 mi 3.6 yr in service
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT AS IF SOMEONE REAR ENDED HER VEHICLE. SHE LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR, BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THE ENTIRE ENGINE FELL FROM THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT AND ONTO THE GROUND. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD FALLEN APART. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WASE 38,351. UPDATED 05/21/08 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. UPDATED 05/19/08

Other Mariner model years

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