2005 MERCURY MARINER Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Dec 11, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The accelerator sticks and this is very dangerous

Dec 11, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The accelerator sticks and this is very dangerous

Oct 24, 2019 Air Bags Crash 191,000 mi

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...

Oct 24, 2019 Air Bags Crash 191,000 mi

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...

Apr 29, 2019 Engine 150,000 mi

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 29, 2019 Engine 150,000 mi

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, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,250 mi

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 (NO...

Apr 24, 2018 Electrical System 165,250 mi

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 (NO...

Apr 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,250 mi

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 (NO...

Apr 24, 2018 Electrical System 165,250 mi

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 (NO...

Dec 29, 2017 Structure 103,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 29, 2017 Structure 103,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 14, 2017 Engine 202,467 mi

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.

Dec 14, 2017 Engine 202,467 mi

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, 2017 Unknown Or Other 176 mi

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 ...

Nov 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 176 mi

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 ...

May 11, 2017 Power Train Crash 160,000 mi

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 T...

May 11, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 160,000 mi

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 T...

May 11, 2017 Power Train Crash 160,000 mi

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 T...

May 11, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 160,000 mi

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 T...

Oct 15, 2016 Electrical System 70,000 mi

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 T...

Oct 15, 2016 Electrical System 70,000 mi

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 T...

Sep 13, 2016 Power Train 90,000 mi

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 PR...

Sep 13, 2016 Power Train 90,000 mi

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 PR...

May 11, 2016 Engine 136,000 mi

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 ...

May 11, 2016 Engine 136,000 mi

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 ...

Apr 5, 2016 Engine 127,000 mi

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....

Apr 5, 2016 Power Train 127,000 mi

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....

Apr 5, 2016 Engine 127,000 mi

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....

Apr 5, 2016 Power Train 127,000 mi

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....

Dec 2, 2015 Engine 131,000 mi

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...

Dec 2, 2015 Engine 131,000 mi

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...

Aug 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

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 WA...

Aug 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

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 WA...

Jul 29, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

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...

Jul 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

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...

Jul 29, 2015 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

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, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

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...

Jul 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

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...

Jul 29, 2015 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

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.

Jun 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 85,411 mi

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 EA...

Jun 24, 2015 Visibility/wiper 85,411 mi

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 EA...

Apr 20, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,700 mi

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 LO...

Apr 20, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,700 mi

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 LO...

Mar 1, 2015 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

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

Mar 1, 2015 Structure Crash 69,000 mi

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

Mar 1, 2015 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

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

Mar 1, 2015 Structure Crash 69,000 mi

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, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 141,000 mi

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 ALWA...

Feb 13, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 141,000 mi

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 ALWA...

Feb 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 141,000 mi

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 ALWA...

Feb 13, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 141,000 mi

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 ALWA...

Nov 20, 2014 Service Brakes 96,675 mi

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....

Nov 20, 2014 Service Brakes 96,675 mi

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....

Jul 22, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

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 STA...

Jul 22, 2014 Steering 55,000 mi

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 STA...

Jul 22, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

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 STA...

Jul 22, 2014 Steering 55,000 mi

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 STA...

Mar 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 168,000 mi

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 T...

Mar 27, 2014 Electrical System 168,000 mi

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 T...

Mar 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 168,000 mi

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 T...

Mar 27, 2014 Electrical System 168,000 mi

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 T...

Feb 10, 2014 Electrical System 95,000 mi

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

Feb 10, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

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

Feb 10, 2014 Electrical System 95,000 mi

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

Feb 10, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

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, 2013 Electrical System 81,000 mi

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 S...

Sep 6, 2013 Engine 81,000 mi

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 S...

Sep 6, 2013 Air Bags 81,000 mi

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 S...

Sep 6, 2013 Electrical System 81,000 mi

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 S...

Sep 6, 2013 Engine 81,000 mi

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 S...

Sep 6, 2013 Air Bags 81,000 mi

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 S...

Jul 18, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND MY HEAD LIGHTS WENT OFF. I HAVE PAID 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. I EVEN PAID AAMCO OVER 500.00 TO FIX THIS AND THEY ENDED UP GIVING ME MY MONEY BACK. AND NOW THE WHOLE LIGHTING SYSTEM POPS ON AND OFF INCLUDING BACK LIGHTS AND RUNN...

Jul 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND MY HEAD LIGHTS WENT OFF. I HAVE PAID 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. I EVEN PAID AAMCO OVER 500.00 TO FIX THIS AND THEY ENDED UP GIVING ME MY MONEY BACK. AND NOW THE WHOLE LIGHTING SYSTEM POPS ON AND OFF INCLUDING BACK LIGHTS AND RUNN...

Jul 18, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND MY HEAD LIGHTS WENT OFF. I HAVE PAID 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. I EVEN PAID AAMCO OVER 500.00 TO FIX THIS AND THEY ENDED UP GIVING ME MY MONEY BACK. AND NOW THE WHOLE LIGHTING SYSTEM POPS ON AND OFF INCLUDING BACK LIGHTS AND RUNN...

Jul 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND MY HEAD LIGHTS WENT OFF. I HAVE PAID 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. I EVEN PAID AAMCO OVER 500.00 TO FIX THIS AND THEY ENDED UP GIVING ME MY MONEY BACK. AND NOW THE WHOLE LIGHTING SYSTEM POPS ON AND OFF INCLUDING BACK LIGHTS AND RUNN...

Sep 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE GAS PEDAL, ITS HARD TO PRESS/ACCELERATE AND SOMETIMES WHEN I PRESS/ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AND AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, IT GETS STUCK AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Sep 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 58,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE GAS PEDAL, ITS HARD TO PRESS/ACCELERATE AND SOMETIMES WHEN I PRESS/ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AND AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, IT GETS STUCK AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Sep 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE GAS PEDAL, ITS HARD TO PRESS/ACCELERATE AND SOMETIMES WHEN I PRESS/ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AND AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, IT GETS STUCK AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Sep 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 58,000 mi

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE GAS PEDAL, ITS HARD TO PRESS/ACCELERATE AND SOMETIMES WHEN I PRESS/ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AND AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, IT GETS STUCK AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Jul 22, 2012 Engine 55,000 mi

DRIVING THE CAR IN COLD WEATHER THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES UNTIL THE CAR WAS WARMED UP. THIS IS A 4CYL.AUTO TRANS./ SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AS FORD ESCAPE. *TR

Jul 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

DRIVING THE CAR IN COLD WEATHER THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES UNTIL THE CAR WAS WARMED UP. THIS IS A 4CYL.AUTO TRANS./ SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AS FORD ESCAPE. *TR

Jul 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

DRIVING THE CAR IN COLD WEATHER THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES UNTIL THE CAR WAS WARMED UP. THIS IS A 4CYL.AUTO TRANS./ SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AS FORD ESCAPE. *TR

Jul 22, 2012 Engine 55,000 mi

DRIVING THE CAR IN COLD WEATHER THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES UNTIL THE CAR WAS WARMED UP. THIS IS A 4CYL.AUTO TRANS./ SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AS FORD ESCAPE. *TR

Jul 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

DRIVING THE CAR IN COLD WEATHER THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES UNTIL THE CAR WAS WARMED UP. THIS IS A 4CYL.AUTO TRANS./ SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AS FORD ESCAPE. *TR

Jul 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

DRIVING THE CAR IN COLD WEATHER THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES UNTIL THE CAR WAS WARMED UP. THIS IS A 4CYL.AUTO TRANS./ SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AS FORD ESCAPE. *TR

Nov 17, 2011 Electrical System 40,000 mi

ORIGINALLY, THE CAR ALARM WOULD GO OFF WITHOUT A REASON--SOMETIMES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF EACH OTHER, SOMETIMES DAYS APART OR EVEN WEEKS. IT HAS ESCALATED NOW TO NOT BEING ABLE TO LOCK MY DOOR, ANY DOORS, WITHOUT THE ALARM GOING OFF WITHIN A FEW MINUTES ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. EVEN WHEN THE...

Nov 17, 2011 Visibility

REAR GLASS HATCH EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT OUTSIDE. *TR

Nov 17, 2011 Electrical System 40,000 mi

ORIGINALLY, THE CAR ALARM WOULD GO OFF WITHOUT A REASON--SOMETIMES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF EACH OTHER, SOMETIMES DAYS APART OR EVEN WEEKS. IT HAS ESCALATED NOW TO NOT BEING ABLE TO LOCK MY DOOR, ANY DOORS, WITHOUT THE ALARM GOING OFF WITHIN A FEW MINUTES ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. EVEN WHEN THE...

Nov 17, 2011 Visibility

REAR GLASS HATCH EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT OUTSIDE. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 66,606 mi

WHILE STOPPED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS IN THE "UP" POSITION, AND REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THIS SOMETIMES RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION WHEN THE PEDAL BECOMES UNSTUCK. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,606 mi

WHILE STOPPED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS IN THE "UP" POSITION, AND REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THIS SOMETIMES RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION WHEN THE PEDAL BECOMES UNSTUCK. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 66,606 mi

WHILE STOPPED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS IN THE "UP" POSITION, AND REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THIS SOMETIMES RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION WHEN THE PEDAL BECOMES UNSTUCK. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,606 mi

WHILE STOPPED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS IN THE "UP" POSITION, AND REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THIS SOMETIMES RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION WHEN THE PEDAL BECOMES UNSTUCK. *TR

Jul 30, 2011 Power Train 40,989 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 MERCURY MARINER IN MARCH OF 2007, THIS VEHICLE HAD 11,000 MILES ON IT. IN JUNE OF 2009, I BEGIN HEARING RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AND THE GEARS BEGIN OPERATING VERY POORLY. HAD AN AUTO SHOP CHECK OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE IN JUNE OF 2009, AND WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION NEED...

Jul 30, 2011 Power Train 40,989 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 MERCURY MARINER IN MARCH OF 2007, THIS VEHICLE HAD 11,000 MILES ON IT. IN JUNE OF 2009, I BEGIN HEARING RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AND THE GEARS BEGIN OPERATING VERY POORLY. HAD AN AUTO SHOP CHECK OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE IN JUNE OF 2009, AND WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION NEED...

Dec 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

GAS MILEAGE HAS SUDDENLY AND MARKEDLY PLUMMETED ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. AIR FILTER REPLACED - NO CHANGE. THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN DRIVING PATTERNS. IT HAS GONE FROM AROUND 20 HWY TO AROUND 10 HWY OUT OF THE BLUE - NO ENGINE/TRANNY/BRAKES ISSUES OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. NOT A CLUE. *TR

Dec 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

GAS MILEAGE HAS SUDDENLY AND MARKEDLY PLUMMETED ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. AIR FILTER REPLACED - NO CHANGE. THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN DRIVING PATTERNS. IT HAS GONE FROM AROUND 20 HWY TO AROUND 10 HWY OUT OF THE BLUE - NO ENGINE/TRANNY/BRAKES ISSUES OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. NOT A CLUE. *TR

Nov 18, 2010 Electrical System 85,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MARINER. VEHICLE RUNNING JUST FINE, EXCEPT STARTING SLUGGISH. NEEDED NEW BATTERY. I CHANGED IT. RIGHT AWAY IT BEGAN TO SHIFT ROUGH ON 3 SHIFT (AUTOMATIC). READ MANUAL AND IT STATED TO GIVE TIME FOR COMPUTER TO RESET TO DRIVE CONDITIONS. AFTER 3 WEEKS I SET UP APPOINTMENT WITH DEALE...

Nov 18, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MARINER. VEHICLE RUNNING JUST FINE, EXCEPT STARTING SLUGGISH. NEEDED NEW BATTERY. I CHANGED IT. RIGHT AWAY IT BEGAN TO SHIFT ROUGH ON 3 SHIFT (AUTOMATIC). READ MANUAL AND IT STATED TO GIVE TIME FOR COMPUTER TO RESET TO DRIVE CONDITIONS. AFTER 3 WEEKS I SET UP APPOINTMENT WITH DEALE...

Nov 18, 2010 Electrical System 85,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MARINER. VEHICLE RUNNING JUST FINE, EXCEPT STARTING SLUGGISH. NEEDED NEW BATTERY. I CHANGED IT. RIGHT AWAY IT BEGAN TO SHIFT ROUGH ON 3 SHIFT (AUTOMATIC). READ MANUAL AND IT STATED TO GIVE TIME FOR COMPUTER TO RESET TO DRIVE CONDITIONS. AFTER 3 WEEKS I SET UP APPOINTMENT WITH DEALE...

Nov 18, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MARINER. VEHICLE RUNNING JUST FINE, EXCEPT STARTING SLUGGISH. NEEDED NEW BATTERY. I CHANGED IT. RIGHT AWAY IT BEGAN TO SHIFT ROUGH ON 3 SHIFT (AUTOMATIC). READ MANUAL AND IT STATED TO GIVE TIME FOR COMPUTER TO RESET TO DRIVE CONDITIONS. AFTER 3 WEEKS I SET UP APPOINTMENT WITH DEALE...

Oct 20, 2010 Power Train 95,455 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE FOR ABOUT 50 MILES AND EXITED AT AN OFF RAMP. AT THE END OF THE RAMP, MY 2005 MERCURY MARINER STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.. MY MARINER WOULD CRANK, BUT WOULD STALL ONCE ENGAGED INTO FORWARD GEAR. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING BY IDLING AT HIGH RAT...

Oct 20, 2010 Power Train 95,455 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE FOR ABOUT 50 MILES AND EXITED AT AN OFF RAMP. AT THE END OF THE RAMP, MY 2005 MERCURY MARINER STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.. MY MARINER WOULD CRANK, BUT WOULD STALL ONCE ENGAGED INTO FORWARD GEAR. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING BY IDLING AT HIGH RAT...

Mar 2, 2010 Power Train 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION TORQ...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION TORQ...

Mar 2, 2010 Power Train 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION TORQ...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT HAD THE TRANSMISSION TORQ...

Feb 15, 2010 Power Train 73,279 mi

THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING AS I EXITED THE INTERSTATE OFF RAMP. THIS WAS IN HIGH TRAFFIC WITH CARS BEHIND ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR RESTARTED AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A TOW TRUCK TOOK ME TO A FORD DEALER, WHERE IT WAS STATED THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD FAILED. THE FORD DEALER TOLD ME T...

Feb 15, 2010 Power Train 73,279 mi

THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING AS I EXITED THE INTERSTATE OFF RAMP. THIS WAS IN HIGH TRAFFIC WITH CARS BEHIND ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR RESTARTED AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A TOW TRUCK TOOK ME TO A FORD DEALER, WHERE IT WAS STATED THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD FAILED. THE FORD DEALER TOLD ME T...

Oct 23, 2009 Visibility 44,800 mi

THE REAR WINDOW ON MY 2005 MERURY MARINER EXPLODED. THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED INTO SMALL PIECES. *TR

Oct 23, 2009 Visibility 44,800 mi

THE REAR WINDOW ON MY 2005 MERURY MARINER EXPLODED. THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED INTO SMALL PIECES. *TR

May 30, 2009 Power Train 87,304 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE FOR 45 MILES AND EXITED AT AN OFF RAMP. AT THE END OF THE RAMP, MY CAR STALLED ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. MY CAR WOULD CRANK, BUT WOULD CONTINUE TO STALL ONCE ENGAGED INTO GEAR. I CAN KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING BY MASHING THE ACCELERATOR, REVVING THE RPM'S. EVE...

May 30, 2009 Power Train 87,304 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE FOR 45 MILES AND EXITED AT AN OFF RAMP. AT THE END OF THE RAMP, MY CAR STALLED ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. MY CAR WOULD CRANK, BUT WOULD CONTINUE TO STALL ONCE ENGAGED INTO GEAR. I CAN KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING BY MASHING THE ACCELERATOR, REVVING THE RPM'S. EVE...

May 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

May 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,700 mi

2-18-09: 2005 MERCURY MARINER--LOCKED ENGINE: MESSAGE: CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM. TAKEN TO SHOP. TOOK 10 DAYS TO REPAIR, DROVE VEHICLE 3 DAYS AND SAME THING HAPPENED. 3-5-09: VEHICLE AGAIN LOCKED UP AND TAKEN TO SHOP BY WRECKER FOR REPAIR. 2 WEEKS LATER CAR STILL NOT FIXED. TOLD BY FORD IN DETROIT: B...

Mar 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,700 mi

2-18-09: 2005 MERCURY MARINER--LOCKED ENGINE: MESSAGE: CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM. TAKEN TO SHOP. TOOK 10 DAYS TO REPAIR, DROVE VEHICLE 3 DAYS AND SAME THING HAPPENED. 3-5-09: VEHICLE AGAIN LOCKED UP AND TAKEN TO SHOP BY WRECKER FOR REPAIR. 2 WEEKS LATER CAR STILL NOT FIXED. TOLD BY FORD IN DETROIT: B...

Dec 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MARINER. SUDDEN STALLING OF ENGINE AT SPEEDS UP TO 40MPH AND LOSS OF POWER (THEN RECOVERS) AT HIGHER SPEEDS. NOTIFIED FORD AND SCHEDULED FOR SERVICE TWICE - DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND FORD RESPONSE IS THAT "EVERY CONSIDERATION HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THE MATTER....UNABLE TO FURTHER REVI...

Dec 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MARINER. SUDDEN STALLING OF ENGINE AT SPEEDS UP TO 40MPH AND LOSS OF POWER (THEN RECOVERS) AT HIGHER SPEEDS. NOTIFIED FORD AND SCHEDULED FOR SERVICE TWICE - DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND FORD RESPONSE IS THAT "EVERY CONSIDERATION HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THE MATTER....UNABLE TO FURTHER REVI...

Oct 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MARINER, PURCHASED NEW. WHEN IT GETS COLD THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, I PUSH DOWN AND THERE IS NO RESPONSE FOR A FEW TIMES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED THIS MORNING HAD I NOT PUT ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS. ONCE IT WARMS UP IT IS FINE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE CA...

Oct 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MARINER, PURCHASED NEW. WHEN IT GETS COLD THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, I PUSH DOWN AND THERE IS NO RESPONSE FOR A FEW TIMES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED THIS MORNING HAD I NOT PUT ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS. ONCE IT WARMS UP IT IS FINE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE CA...

Apr 26, 2008 Air Bags Crash 20,581 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF AFTER HIT IN DRIVERS DOOR. *TR

Apr 26, 2008 Air Bags Crash 20,581 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF AFTER HIT IN DRIVERS DOOR. *TR

Apr 24, 2008 Air Bags Crash

I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, AND THE SIDE AIR BAG NEVER WENT OFF. *TR

Apr 24, 2008 Air Bags Crash

I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, AND THE SIDE AIR BAG NEVER WENT OFF. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,351 mi

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 MECHANI...

Apr 21, 2008 Power Train 38,351 mi

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 MECHANI...

Apr 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,351 mi

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 MECHANI...

Apr 21, 2008 Power Train 38,351 mi

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 MECHANI...

Jan 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,025 mi

CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A POP LIKE NOISE, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED THE 2ND TIME IN. ON THE 3RD TIME THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT THE NOISE AS I START THE CAR WHEN COLD. WHO IS LIABLE WHEN MY WARRANTY IS OVER? *TR

Jan 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,025 mi

CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A POP LIKE NOISE, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED THE 2ND TIME IN. ON THE 3RD TIME THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT THE NOISE AS I START THE CAR WHEN COLD. WHO IS LIABLE WHEN MY WARRANTY IS OVER? *TR

Dec 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN IT GETS COLD THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, I PUSH DOWN AND THERE IS NO RESPONSE FOR A FEW TIMES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED THIS MORNING HAD I NOT PUT ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS. ONCE IT WARMS UP IT IS FINE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW IN 2005. *TR

Dec 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN IT GETS COLD THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, I PUSH DOWN AND THERE IS NO RESPONSE FOR A FEW TIMES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED THIS MORNING HAD I NOT PUT ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS. ONCE IT WARMS UP IT IS FINE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW IN 2005. *TR

Nov 23, 2007 Visibility 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE POLICE STATED THAT A ROCK OR BULLET DID NOT CAUSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY SUGGESTED THAT THE CHANGE IN WEATHER MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF NOVEMBER 23, 2007, THE DEALER HAD N...

Nov 23, 2007 Visibility 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE POLICE STATED THAT A ROCK OR BULLET DID NOT CAUSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY SUGGESTED THAT THE CHANGE IN WEATHER MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF NOVEMBER 23, 2007, THE DEALER HAD N...

Nov 9, 2007 Tires 4,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTITRAC AW, SIZE P27560R17 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE EXTREMELY NOISY, THE TREAD WAS CUPPING, AND THERE WERE HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE RIM. THE NOISE IS LOUD AT ALL SPE...

Nov 9, 2007 Tires 4,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTITRAC AW, SIZE P27560R17 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE EXTREMELY NOISY, THE TREAD WAS CUPPING, AND THERE WERE HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE RIM. THE NOISE IS LOUD AT ALL SPE...

Oct 11, 2007 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER WAS SLIGHTLY ELEVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR HARD IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAGS. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Oct 11, 2007 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER WAS SLIGHTLY ELEVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR HARD IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAGS. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

May 21, 2007 Tires

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 A...

May 21, 2007 Power Train

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 A...

May 21, 2007 Tires

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 A...

May 21, 2007 Power Train

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 A...

May 8, 2007 Power Train 18,000 mi

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 UN...

May 8, 2007 Power Train 18,000 mi

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 UN...

Apr 30, 2007 Fuel System, Other 41,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. SERVICING DEALER REPORTS GAS LINE IS RUSTED AND IS LEAKING. CONDITION IS TOO DANGEROUS TO ALLOW FURTHER DRIVING WITHOUT REPAIR. *AK

Apr 30, 2007 Fuel System, Other 41,000 mi

STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. SERVICING DEALER REPORTS GAS LINE IS RUSTED AND IS LEAKING. CONDITION IS TOO DANGEROUS TO ALLOW FURTHER DRIVING WITHOUT REPAIR. *AK

Mar 2, 2007 Air Bags 2,000 mi