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Active Recalls (3)

15V606000 Sep 29, 2015 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...

15E045000 Jun 3, 2015 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...

14V526000 Sep 3, 2014 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 ...

Complaints

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Nov 14, 2022 Suspension

Vehicle sub-frame broke at point where lower control arm attaches, causing Right front wheel to suddenly turn right. Sub-frame rusted through!

Nov 14, 2022 Steering

Vehicle sub-frame broke at point where lower control arm attaches, causing Right front wheel to suddenly turn right. Sub-frame rusted through!

Nov 14, 2022 Suspension

Vehicle sub-frame broke at point where lower control arm attaches, causing Right front wheel to suddenly turn right. Sub-frame rusted through!

Nov 14, 2022 Steering

Vehicle sub-frame broke at point where lower control arm attaches, causing Right front wheel to suddenly turn right. Sub-frame rusted through!

Mar 23, 2021 Engine 85 mi

AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ON A CITY STREET. THE VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT OFF, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT DOES THIS SEVERAL TIMES. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS BEEN DRIVEN IT WILL SHUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND ME AND MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN IN TRAFFIC WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS AT ANY SPEED...

Mar 23, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 85 mi

AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ON A CITY STREET. THE VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT OFF, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT DOES THIS SEVERAL TIMES. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS BEEN DRIVEN IT WILL SHUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND ME AND MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN IN TRAFFIC WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS AT ANY SPEED...

Mar 23, 2021 Engine 85 mi

AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ON A CITY STREET. THE VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT OFF, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT DOES THIS SEVERAL TIMES. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS BEEN DRIVEN IT WILL SHUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND ME AND MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN IN TRAFFIC WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS AT ANY SPEED...

Mar 23, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 85 mi

AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ON A CITY STREET. THE VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT OFF, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT DOES THIS SEVERAL TIMES. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS BEEN DRIVEN IT WILL SHUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND ME AND MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN IN TRAFFIC WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS AT ANY SPEED...

Sep 11, 2020 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HIS DAUGHTER TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 -20 MPH, THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO VEER TO THE SHOULDER OF...

Sep 11, 2020 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HIS DAUGHTER TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 -20 MPH, THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO VEER TO THE SHOULDER OF...

Sep 2, 2020 Engine 100,000 mi

ENGINE SUDDENLY CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. MESSAGE ON DASH SAYS TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE.

Sep 2, 2020 Engine 100,000 mi

ENGINE SUDDENLY CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. MESSAGE ON DASH SAYS TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE.

Feb 28, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 167,996 mi

RECALL FOR COOLANT PUMP ON HYBRID SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN HYBRID ELECTRONIC OVERHEATING CAUSING A STALL LIKE CONDITION RECALL WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALERSHIP BACK ON 7/20/2015 2ND OWNER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 9 MNTHS - HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WITH DASH LIGHT ADVISING TO PULL OVER FOR...

Feb 28, 2020 Power Train Crash 167,996 mi

RECALL FOR COOLANT PUMP ON HYBRID SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN HYBRID ELECTRONIC OVERHEATING CAUSING A STALL LIKE CONDITION RECALL WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALERSHIP BACK ON 7/20/2015 2ND OWNER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 9 MNTHS - HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WITH DASH LIGHT ADVISING TO PULL OVER FOR...

Feb 28, 2020 Steering Crash 167,996 mi

RECALL FOR COOLANT PUMP ON HYBRID SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN HYBRID ELECTRONIC OVERHEATING CAUSING A STALL LIKE CONDITION RECALL WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALERSHIP BACK ON 7/20/2015 2ND OWNER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 9 MNTHS - HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WITH DASH LIGHT ADVISING TO PULL OVER FOR...

Feb 28, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 167,996 mi

RECALL FOR COOLANT PUMP ON HYBRID SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN HYBRID ELECTRONIC OVERHEATING CAUSING A STALL LIKE CONDITION RECALL WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALERSHIP BACK ON 7/20/2015 2ND OWNER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 9 MNTHS - HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WITH DASH LIGHT ADVISING TO PULL OVER FOR...

Feb 28, 2020 Power Train Crash 167,996 mi

RECALL FOR COOLANT PUMP ON HYBRID SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN HYBRID ELECTRONIC OVERHEATING CAUSING A STALL LIKE CONDITION RECALL WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALERSHIP BACK ON 7/20/2015 2ND OWNER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 9 MNTHS - HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WITH DASH LIGHT ADVISING TO PULL OVER FOR...

Feb 28, 2020 Steering Crash 167,996 mi

RECALL FOR COOLANT PUMP ON HYBRID SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN HYBRID ELECTRONIC OVERHEATING CAUSING A STALL LIKE CONDITION RECALL WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALERSHIP BACK ON 7/20/2015 2ND OWNER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 9 MNTHS - HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WITH DASH LIGHT ADVISING TO PULL OVER FOR...

Jan 3, 2020 Electrical System 190,000 mi

THE GEAR SHIFT IS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING. IT GOES FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON ITS OWN. SOMETIME IT WONT REVERSE AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. IT CLICK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GEARS. IVE REPLACE THE SWITCH TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK BUT IT DOESNT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT I...

Jan 3, 2020 Engine 190,000 mi

THE GEAR SHIFT IS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING. IT GOES FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON ITS OWN. SOMETIME IT WONT REVERSE AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. IT CLICK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GEARS. IVE REPLACE THE SWITCH TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK BUT IT DOESNT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT I...

Jan 3, 2020 Power Train 190,000 mi

THE GEAR SHIFT IS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING. IT GOES FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON ITS OWN. SOMETIME IT WONT REVERSE AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. IT CLICK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GEARS. IVE REPLACE THE SWITCH TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK BUT IT DOESNT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT I...

Jan 3, 2020 Electrical System 190,000 mi

THE GEAR SHIFT IS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING. IT GOES FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON ITS OWN. SOMETIME IT WONT REVERSE AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. IT CLICK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GEARS. IVE REPLACE THE SWITCH TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK BUT IT DOESNT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT I...

Jan 3, 2020 Engine 190,000 mi

THE GEAR SHIFT IS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING. IT GOES FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON ITS OWN. SOMETIME IT WONT REVERSE AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. IT CLICK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GEARS. IVE REPLACE THE SWITCH TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK BUT IT DOESNT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT I...

Jan 3, 2020 Power Train 190,000 mi

THE GEAR SHIFT IS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING. IT GOES FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON ITS OWN. SOMETIME IT WONT REVERSE AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. IT CLICK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GEARS. IVE REPLACE THE SWITCH TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK BUT IT DOESNT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT I...

May 7, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 149,238 mi

WHILE DEIVING A MESSAGE ON THE DASH STATED TO STOP WHILE IT IS SAFE. THE CAR PROCEDED TO STALL. IT COULD NOT BE STARTED. I HAPPEN TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND REQUIRED TO CALL FOR HELP TO PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR LATER THAT DAY TO DRIVE IT HOME. THIS IS THE FO...

May 7, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 149,238 mi

WHILE DEIVING A MESSAGE ON THE DASH STATED TO STOP WHILE IT IS SAFE. THE CAR PROCEDED TO STALL. IT COULD NOT BE STARTED. I HAPPEN TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND REQUIRED TO CALL FOR HELP TO PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR LATER THAT DAY TO DRIVE IT HOME. THIS IS THE FO...

Mar 15, 2019 Power Train 120,546 mi

THE CAR SHUTS DOWN ON THE FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 60-70 MPH. A RED TRIANGLA IS DISPLAYED ALONG WITH A MESSAGE, PULL OVER STOP SAFELY NOW. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER DRIVING G APPROXAMATELY 30 MILES. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY. THE CAR RESTARTS WITHIN 30 SECONDS AND WILL SHUT ...

Mar 15, 2019 Power Train 120,546 mi

THE CAR SHUTS DOWN ON THE FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 60-70 MPH. A RED TRIANGLA IS DISPLAYED ALONG WITH A MESSAGE, PULL OVER STOP SAFELY NOW. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER DRIVING G APPROXAMATELY 30 MILES. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY. THE CAR RESTARTS WITHIN 30 SECONDS AND WILL SHUT ...

Apr 2, 2018 Structure 113,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE AND MY CAR SUDDENLY DINT TURN WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING. ME AND MY PASSENGERS SOMEHOW ESCAPED THE LIFE THREATENING SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC. IT WAS MY CARS SUB FRAME THAT WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT BROKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS AFTER I SERVICE M...

Apr 2, 2018 Structure 113,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE AND MY CAR SUDDENLY DINT TURN WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING. ME AND MY PASSENGERS SOMEHOW ESCAPED THE LIFE THREATENING SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC. IT WAS MY CARS SUB FRAME THAT WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT BROKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS AFTER I SERVICE M...

Sep 13, 2017 Engine 30,000 mi

MY VEHICLE: 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID SUV. PURCHASED NEW IN 2006. IN HOT WEATHER...VEHICLE ENGINE QUITS WHILE IN MOTION ON FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH (3 TIMES), AND CITY STREETS (3 TIMES). EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN ENGINE QUITS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC. ALL YOU CAN DO (WHILE PR...

Sep 13, 2017 Steering 30,000 mi

MY VEHICLE: 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID SUV. PURCHASED NEW IN 2006. IN HOT WEATHER...VEHICLE ENGINE QUITS WHILE IN MOTION ON FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH (3 TIMES), AND CITY STREETS (3 TIMES). EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN ENGINE QUITS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC. ALL YOU CAN DO (WHILE PR...

Sep 13, 2017 Engine 30,000 mi

MY VEHICLE: 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID SUV. PURCHASED NEW IN 2006. IN HOT WEATHER...VEHICLE ENGINE QUITS WHILE IN MOTION ON FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH (3 TIMES), AND CITY STREETS (3 TIMES). EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN ENGINE QUITS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC. ALL YOU CAN DO (WHILE PR...

Sep 13, 2017 Steering 30,000 mi

MY VEHICLE: 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID SUV. PURCHASED NEW IN 2006. IN HOT WEATHER...VEHICLE ENGINE QUITS WHILE IN MOTION ON FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH (3 TIMES), AND CITY STREETS (3 TIMES). EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN ENGINE QUITS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC. ALL YOU CAN DO (WHILE PR...

Jul 24, 2017 Suspension

2 ISSUES THAT THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT ASSIST.(JORDAN FORD)UPPER SHOCK BUSING FROM P/S REAR SHOCK CAME OUT CAUSING SHOCK ROD TO MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE AND CONTACT BODY, AS WELL AS RUST FROM P/S INNER WHEEL WHEEL. ONLY THAT LOCATION.APPEARS TO BE A RUSTPROOFING ISSUE.REST OF TRUCK IN ...

Jul 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other

2 ISSUES THAT THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT ASSIST.(JORDAN FORD)UPPER SHOCK BUSING FROM P/S REAR SHOCK CAME OUT CAUSING SHOCK ROD TO MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE AND CONTACT BODY, AS WELL AS RUST FROM P/S INNER WHEEL WHEEL. ONLY THAT LOCATION.APPEARS TO BE A RUSTPROOFING ISSUE.REST OF TRUCK IN ...

Jul 24, 2017 Suspension

2 ISSUES THAT THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT ASSIST.(JORDAN FORD)UPPER SHOCK BUSING FROM P/S REAR SHOCK CAME OUT CAUSING SHOCK ROD TO MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE AND CONTACT BODY, AS WELL AS RUST FROM P/S INNER WHEEL WHEEL. ONLY THAT LOCATION.APPEARS TO BE A RUSTPROOFING ISSUE.REST OF TRUCK IN ...

Jul 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other

2 ISSUES THAT THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT ASSIST.(JORDAN FORD)UPPER SHOCK BUSING FROM P/S REAR SHOCK CAME OUT CAUSING SHOCK ROD TO MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE AND CONTACT BODY, AS WELL AS RUST FROM P/S INNER WHEEL WHEEL. ONLY THAT LOCATION.APPEARS TO BE A RUSTPROOFING ISSUE.REST OF TRUCK IN ...

Feb 10, 2017 Steering 141,323 mi

AFTER A SHORT 30 MINUTE VISIT TO OUR VET, MY WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND HAD NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. RESTART OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE, SO SHE CAREFULLY DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME 10 MILES. LUCKILY IT FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. DEALER DIAGNOSIS INDICATED A B3377 FAULT...

Feb 10, 2017 Steering 141,323 mi

AFTER A SHORT 30 MINUTE VISIT TO OUR VET, MY WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND HAD NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. RESTART OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE, SO SHE CAREFULLY DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME 10 MILES. LUCKILY IT FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. DEALER DIAGNOSIS INDICATED A B3377 FAULT...

Oct 6, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WE LIVE IN A SALT ZONE (MICHIGAN). THERE IS ALSO VISIBLE CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE EXTERIOR. WE WERE DRIVING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL STARTED BOWING OUT AND WE STARTED VIBRATING. WE GOT TO SAFETY BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED.

Oct 6, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WE LIVE IN A SALT ZONE (MICHIGAN). THERE IS ALSO VISIBLE CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE EXTERIOR. WE WERE DRIVING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL STARTED BOWING OUT AND WE STARTED VIBRATING. WE GOT TO SAFETY BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED.

Oct 6, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WE LIVE IN A SALT ZONE (MICHIGAN). THERE IS ALSO VISIBLE CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE EXTERIOR. WE WERE DRIVING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL STARTED BOWING OUT AND WE STARTED VIBRATING. WE GOT TO SAFETY BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED.

Oct 6, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WE LIVE IN A SALT ZONE (MICHIGAN). THERE IS ALSO VISIBLE CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE EXTERIOR. WE WERE DRIVING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL STARTED BOWING OUT AND WE STARTED VIBRATING. WE GOT TO SAFETY BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED.

Oct 6, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WE LIVE IN A SALT ZONE (MICHIGAN). THERE IS ALSO VISIBLE CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE EXTERIOR. WE WERE DRIVING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL STARTED BOWING OUT AND WE STARTED VIBRATING. WE GOT TO SAFETY BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED.

Oct 6, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WE LIVE IN A SALT ZONE (MICHIGAN). THERE IS ALSO VISIBLE CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE EXTERIOR. WE WERE DRIVING AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL STARTED BOWING OUT AND WE STARTED VIBRATING. WE GOT TO SAFETY BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED.

Apr 20, 2016 Engine 60,000 mi

MY MERCURY MARINER'S IDLER PULLEY HAS ALREADY BROKEN THREE TIMES IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS. THERE MUST BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR IS VERY GOOD AND TOO STRONG FOR THAT THIN BOLT IN THIS PART. LUCKILY, THE FOURTH TIME IT HAPPENED, THE FORD DEALER DIDN'T CHARGE ME FOR THE NEW PART, WHICH ALSO B...

Apr 20, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

MY MERCURY MARINER'S IDLER PULLEY HAS ALREADY BROKEN THREE TIMES IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS. THERE MUST BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR IS VERY GOOD AND TOO STRONG FOR THAT THIN BOLT IN THIS PART. LUCKILY, THE FOURTH TIME IT HAPPENED, THE FORD DEALER DIDN'T CHARGE ME FOR THE NEW PART, WHICH ALSO B...

Apr 20, 2016 Engine 60,000 mi

MY MERCURY MARINER'S IDLER PULLEY HAS ALREADY BROKEN THREE TIMES IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS. THERE MUST BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR IS VERY GOOD AND TOO STRONG FOR THAT THIN BOLT IN THIS PART. LUCKILY, THE FOURTH TIME IT HAPPENED, THE FORD DEALER DIDN'T CHARGE ME FOR THE NEW PART, WHICH ALSO B...

Apr 20, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

MY MERCURY MARINER'S IDLER PULLEY HAS ALREADY BROKEN THREE TIMES IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS. THERE MUST BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR IS VERY GOOD AND TOO STRONG FOR THAT THIN BOLT IN THIS PART. LUCKILY, THE FOURTH TIME IT HAPPENED, THE FORD DEALER DIDN'T CHARGE ME FOR THE NEW PART, WHICH ALSO B...

Mar 22, 2016 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE PULL OVER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Mar 22, 2016 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE PULL OVER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Nov 21, 2015 Structure 50,000 mi

RIGHT REAR FENDER WELL HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND SHOCK TOWER IS COMING APART. LOUD THUMP EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AFRAID I COULD LOOSE CONTROL IF SHOCK TOWER RIPS AWAY ANYMORE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IT AS UNDER COATED.

Nov 21, 2015 Structure 50,000 mi

RIGHT REAR FENDER WELL HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND SHOCK TOWER IS COMING APART. LOUD THUMP EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AFRAID I COULD LOOSE CONTROL IF SHOCK TOWER RIPS AWAY ANYMORE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IT AS UNDER COATED.

Oct 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other

STICKY DASHBOARD, DIS NOT CAUSE ANY INCIDENT BUT CAN AFFECT VISABLITY, NOTICED TODAY

Oct 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other

STICKY DASHBOARD, DIS NOT CAUSE ANY INCIDENT BUT CAN AFFECT VISABLITY, NOTICED TODAY

May 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 87,000 mi

AFTER PLACING THE CAR IN DRIVE, WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE THE CAR THE PEDAL WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DEPRESS IT. THE PEDAL BEGAN TO WORK AFTER STOMPING DOWN WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO JERK FORWARD SUDDENLY. AGAIN AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT THE LIGHT AND MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, AFTER RELE...

May 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 87,000 mi

AFTER PLACING THE CAR IN DRIVE, WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE THE CAR THE PEDAL WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO DEPRESS IT. THE PEDAL BEGAN TO WORK AFTER STOMPING DOWN WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO JERK FORWARD SUDDENLY. AGAIN AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT THE LIGHT AND MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, AFTER RELE...

Mar 31, 2015 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TWO FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKES LINES CONNECTED TO THE CALIBER FRACT...

Mar 31, 2015 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TWO FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKES LINES CONNECTED TO THE CALIBER FRACT...

Jan 8, 2015 Power Train 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FA...

Jan 8, 2015 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FA...

Jan 8, 2015 Power Train 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FA...

Jan 8, 2015 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FA...

Dec 10, 2014 Suspension 58,000 mi

BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO CORRECT A BENT STRUT, PUT IT ON THE LIFT AND PRONOUNCED IT UNDRIVEABLE! THE WHOLE BACK FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT. THEY PULLED THE INSPECTION STICKER. HOW CAN THIS BE? *TR

Dec 10, 2014 Suspension 58,000 mi

BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO CORRECT A BENT STRUT, PUT IT ON THE LIFT AND PRONOUNCED IT UNDRIVEABLE! THE WHOLE BACK FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT. THEY PULLED THE INSPECTION STICKER. HOW CAN THIS BE? *TR

Nov 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL DOWN AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES IT FREED UP AND WAS ABLE TO GO DOWN THE ROAD. THEN IT LOCKED UP AGAIN. EVENTUALLY MADE IT HOME, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AFTER IT LOCKED UP 5 TIMES. *TR

Nov 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL DOWN AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES IT FREED UP AND WAS ABLE TO GO DOWN THE ROAD. THEN IT LOCKED UP AGAIN. EVENTUALLY MADE IT HOME, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AFTER IT LOCKED UP 5 TIMES. *TR

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash 116,000 mi

HEAD ON COLLISION IN MERCURY MARINER, GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING ME TO HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, CONCUSSION, AND BROKEN TOOTH. *TR

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash 116,000 mi

HEAD ON COLLISION IN MERCURY MARINER, GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING ME TO HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, CONCUSSION, AND BROKEN TOOTH. *TR

Aug 14, 2014 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

TONE RING SNAPPED OFF OF AXLE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO GO INTO 2WD AND APPLY THE ABS BRAKES WHEN NOT ACTUALLY BEING NEEDED WHICH ALMOST ENDED UP IN REAR ENDING A CAR WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. TONE RING DESIGN NEEDS LOOKED IT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. CORROSION BUILDING UP BETWEEN THE TONE RING AND AXLE...

Aug 14, 2014 Electrical System 145,000 mi

TONE RING SNAPPED OFF OF AXLE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO GO INTO 2WD AND APPLY THE ABS BRAKES WHEN NOT ACTUALLY BEING NEEDED WHICH ALMOST ENDED UP IN REAR ENDING A CAR WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. TONE RING DESIGN NEEDS LOOKED IT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. CORROSION BUILDING UP BETWEEN THE TONE RING AND AXLE...

Aug 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

TONE RING SNAPPED OFF OF AXLE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO GO INTO 2WD AND APPLY THE ABS BRAKES WHEN NOT ACTUALLY BEING NEEDED WHICH ALMOST ENDED UP IN REAR ENDING A CAR WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. TONE RING DESIGN NEEDS LOOKED IT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. CORROSION BUILDING UP BETWEEN THE TONE RING AND AXLE...

Aug 14, 2014 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

TONE RING SNAPPED OFF OF AXLE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO GO INTO 2WD AND APPLY THE ABS BRAKES WHEN NOT ACTUALLY BEING NEEDED WHICH ALMOST ENDED UP IN REAR ENDING A CAR WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. TONE RING DESIGN NEEDS LOOKED IT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. CORROSION BUILDING UP BETWEEN THE TONE RING AND AXLE...

Aug 14, 2014 Electrical System 145,000 mi

TONE RING SNAPPED OFF OF AXLE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO GO INTO 2WD AND APPLY THE ABS BRAKES WHEN NOT ACTUALLY BEING NEEDED WHICH ALMOST ENDED UP IN REAR ENDING A CAR WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. TONE RING DESIGN NEEDS LOOKED IT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. CORROSION BUILDING UP BETWEEN THE TONE RING AND AXLE...

Aug 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

TONE RING SNAPPED OFF OF AXLE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO GO INTO 2WD AND APPLY THE ABS BRAKES WHEN NOT ACTUALLY BEING NEEDED WHICH ALMOST ENDED UP IN REAR ENDING A CAR WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. TONE RING DESIGN NEEDS LOOKED IT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. CORROSION BUILDING UP BETWEEN THE TONE RING AND AXLE...

Jul 22, 2014 Tires 108,000 mi

I DROVE FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA TO EL PASO, TEXAS OVER A TWO DAY PERIOD. I WAS NOT SPEEDING AND THERE WERE NO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. PREPARING FOR MY RETURN TRIP, I TOOK MY CAR TO GET AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED MY TIRE HAD SEVERE TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED OR...

Jul 22, 2014 Tires 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM ATLANTA, GA TO COLUMBIA, SC. ABOUT 2 HOURS INTO THE TRIP, THERE WAS A SUDDEN NOISE AND CLICKING SOUND (LATER DISCOVERED TO BE THE TIRE HITTING THE AXLE). WHEN THE CAR WAS EXAMINED AT A MECHANICS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD INTERIOR WALL BEGAN TO SEPARATE. THE PART WAS REPLAC...

Jul 22, 2014 Tires 108,000 mi

I DROVE FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA TO EL PASO, TEXAS OVER A TWO DAY PERIOD. I WAS NOT SPEEDING AND THERE WERE NO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. PREPARING FOR MY RETURN TRIP, I TOOK MY CAR TO GET AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED MY TIRE HAD SEVERE TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED OR...

Jul 22, 2014 Tires 93,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM ATLANTA, GA TO COLUMBIA, SC. ABOUT 2 HOURS INTO THE TRIP, THERE WAS A SUDDEN NOISE AND CLICKING SOUND (LATER DISCOVERED TO BE THE TIRE HITTING THE AXLE). WHEN THE CAR WAS EXAMINED AT A MECHANICS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD INTERIOR WALL BEGAN TO SEPARATE. THE PART WAS REPLAC...

May 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

MANY TIMES, EITHER AFTER A STOP OR LETTING MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN TRYING TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN, THE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE, AND I COULD NO LONGER ACCELARATE AND HAVE BEEN FORCED A FEW TIMES TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL I COULD GET IT TO PRESS DOWN. SOMETIMES WAITING FOR...

May 29, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

MANY TIMES, EITHER AFTER A STOP OR LETTING MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN TRYING TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN, THE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE, AND I COULD NO LONGER ACCELARATE AND HAVE BEEN FORCED A FEW TIMES TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL I COULD GET IT TO PRESS DOWN. SOMETIMES WAITING FOR...

May 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

MANY TIMES, EITHER AFTER A STOP OR LETTING MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN TRYING TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN, THE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE, AND I COULD NO LONGER ACCELARATE AND HAVE BEEN FORCED A FEW TIMES TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL I COULD GET IT TO PRESS DOWN. SOMETIMES WAITING FOR...

May 29, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

MANY TIMES, EITHER AFTER A STOP OR LETTING MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN TRYING TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN, THE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE, AND I COULD NO LONGER ACCELARATE AND HAVE BEEN FORCED A FEW TIMES TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL I COULD GET IT TO PRESS DOWN. SOMETIMES WAITING FOR...

May 1, 2014 Power Train 74,000 mi

THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A YELLOW LIGHT TO AVOID RUNNING THE RED LIGHT. IF THE TRUCK COME FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (45 MPH) TO (0 MPH) IT JUST TURN OFF. I'M AFRAID SOMEONE IS GOING TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF ME WHEN THE LIGHT...

May 1, 2014 Engine 74,000 mi

THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A YELLOW LIGHT TO AVOID RUNNING THE RED LIGHT. IF THE TRUCK COME FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (45 MPH) TO (0 MPH) IT JUST TURN OFF. I'M AFRAID SOMEONE IS GOING TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF ME WHEN THE LIGHT...

May 1, 2014 Power Train 74,000 mi

THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A YELLOW LIGHT TO AVOID RUNNING THE RED LIGHT. IF THE TRUCK COME FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (45 MPH) TO (0 MPH) IT JUST TURN OFF. I'M AFRAID SOMEONE IS GOING TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF ME WHEN THE LIGHT...

May 1, 2014 Engine 74,000 mi

THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A YELLOW LIGHT TO AVOID RUNNING THE RED LIGHT. IF THE TRUCK COME FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (45 MPH) TO (0 MPH) IT JUST TURN OFF. I'M AFRAID SOMEONE IS GOING TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF ME WHEN THE LIGHT...

Feb 9, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 56,000 mi

EARLY ON ONLY HAPPENED A FEW TIMES DURING WINTER. BUT AS OF RECENTLY IT HAS BECOME VERY DANGEROUS TO THE POINT I'VE PULLED OUT AFTER BEING AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO GO. GAS PEDAL WILL NOT BUDGE. I'VE HAD A FRIEND FOLLOWING BEHIND ME AT ONE POINT AND THEY ACTUALLY RAN INTO TH...

Feb 9, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 56,000 mi

EARLY ON ONLY HAPPENED A FEW TIMES DURING WINTER. BUT AS OF RECENTLY IT HAS BECOME VERY DANGEROUS TO THE POINT I'VE PULLED OUT AFTER BEING AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO GO. GAS PEDAL WILL NOT BUDGE. I'VE HAD A FRIEND FOLLOWING BEHIND ME AT ONE POINT AND THEY ACTUALLY RAN INTO TH...

Dec 6, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT THE FUEL PEDDLE GOT STUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. FINALLY THE MARINER STARTED MOVING THEN HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR STOP SIGN SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP SAID THE "THROTTLE" WAS BROKEN ON THIS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CAN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE THROTTLE BEING BROKEN. NEV...

Dec 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT THE FUEL PEDDLE GOT STUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. FINALLY THE MARINER STARTED MOVING THEN HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR STOP SIGN SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP SAID THE "THROTTLE" WAS BROKEN ON THIS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CAN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE THROTTLE BEING BROKEN. NEV...

Dec 6, 2013 Steering 90,000 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT THE FUEL PEDDLE GOT STUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. FINALLY THE MARINER STARTED MOVING THEN HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR STOP SIGN SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP SAID THE "THROTTLE" WAS BROKEN ON THIS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CAN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE THROTTLE BEING BROKEN. NEV...

Dec 6, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT THE FUEL PEDDLE GOT STUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. FINALLY THE MARINER STARTED MOVING THEN HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR STOP SIGN SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP SAID THE "THROTTLE" WAS BROKEN ON THIS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CAN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE THROTTLE BEING BROKEN. NEV...

Dec 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT THE FUEL PEDDLE GOT STUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. FINALLY THE MARINER STARTED MOVING THEN HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR STOP SIGN SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP SAID THE "THROTTLE" WAS BROKEN ON THIS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CAN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE THROTTLE BEING BROKEN. NEV...

Dec 6, 2013 Steering 90,000 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT THE FUEL PEDDLE GOT STUCK WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. FINALLY THE MARINER STARTED MOVING THEN HAD TO COME TO A STOP FOR STOP SIGN SAME THING HAPPENED. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP SAID THE "THROTTLE" WAS BROKEN ON THIS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CAN'T DRIVE IT WITH THE THROTTLE BEING BROKEN. NEV...

Nov 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS COLD, THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT ALLOW ITSELF TO BE DEPRESSED AFTER 1-2 MINUTES OF DRIVING, AND THEN FOR THE NEXT 10-15 MINUTES. OCCASIONALLY, TAPPING ON THE PEDAL, OR PUSHING EXTREMELY HARD WILL MAKE IT MOVE AND THE VEHICLE WILL DANGEROUSLY AND RAPIDLY ACCELERATE DUE TO THE E...

Nov 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS COLD, THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT ALLOW ITSELF TO BE DEPRESSED AFTER 1-2 MINUTES OF DRIVING, AND THEN FOR THE NEXT 10-15 MINUTES. OCCASIONALLY, TAPPING ON THE PEDAL, OR PUSHING EXTREMELY HARD WILL MAKE IT MOVE AND THE VEHICLE WILL DANGEROUSLY AND RAPIDLY ACCELERATE DUE TO THE E...

Oct 25, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE FUEL LINE REPLACE AND NOW I HAVE TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID FOR BOTH PARTS - THEY WERE DEFECTIVE PARTS. I CAN NOT PRESS ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. AT TIMES THIS HAPPENS WHILE I AM DRIVING WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 25, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE FUEL LINE REPLACE AND NOW I HAVE TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID FOR BOTH PARTS - THEY WERE DEFECTIVE PARTS. I CAN NOT PRESS ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. AT TIMES THIS HAPPENS WHILE I AM DRIVING WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Sep 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT MANUAL FORCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE...

Sep 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT MANUAL FORCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE...

Aug 8, 2013 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MA...

Aug 8, 2013 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MA...

Aug 8, 2013 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MA...

Aug 8, 2013 Power Train 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MA...

Jul 25, 2013 Engine 77,541 mi

WHILE BUILDING SPEED VIA AN ON-RAMP ON CA FREEWAY 680, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL. WITHIN ROUGHLY 200 YARDS, THE CAR LOST POWER AND, THANKFULLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK AGAIN, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT 50 YARDS....

Jul 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 77,541 mi

WHILE BUILDING SPEED VIA AN ON-RAMP ON CA FREEWAY 680, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL. WITHIN ROUGHLY 200 YARDS, THE CAR LOST POWER AND, THANKFULLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK AGAIN, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT 50 YARDS....

Jul 25, 2013 Power Train 77,541 mi

WHILE BUILDING SPEED VIA AN ON-RAMP ON CA FREEWAY 680, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL. WITHIN ROUGHLY 200 YARDS, THE CAR LOST POWER AND, THANKFULLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK AGAIN, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT 50 YARDS....

Jul 25, 2013 Engine 77,541 mi

WHILE BUILDING SPEED VIA AN ON-RAMP ON CA FREEWAY 680, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL. WITHIN ROUGHLY 200 YARDS, THE CAR LOST POWER AND, THANKFULLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK AGAIN, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT 50 YARDS....

Jul 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 77,541 mi

WHILE BUILDING SPEED VIA AN ON-RAMP ON CA FREEWAY 680, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL. WITHIN ROUGHLY 200 YARDS, THE CAR LOST POWER AND, THANKFULLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK AGAIN, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT 50 YARDS....

Jul 25, 2013 Power Train 77,541 mi

WHILE BUILDING SPEED VIA AN ON-RAMP ON CA FREEWAY 680, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL. WITHIN ROUGHLY 200 YARDS, THE CAR LOST POWER AND, THANKFULLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK AGAIN, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT 50 YARDS....

May 15, 2013 Power Train 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC CONTACTED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO INSTALL A USED TRANSMISSI...

May 15, 2013 Service Brakes 67,972 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LOS ANGELES, CA THE BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE CAME ON INDICATING THAT THE ABS FEATURE HAD SHUT DOWN AND I WAS LEFT WITH ONLY BASIC HYDRAULIC BRAKES. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY FOUND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN THAT INDICATED THEY NEED TO JUMP ONE WIRE IN THE SYSTEM. I HAD THAT ...

May 15, 2013 Power Train 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC CONTACTED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO INSTALL A USED TRANSMISSI...

May 15, 2013 Service Brakes 67,972 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LOS ANGELES, CA THE BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE CAME ON INDICATING THAT THE ABS FEATURE HAD SHUT DOWN AND I WAS LEFT WITH ONLY BASIC HYDRAULIC BRAKES. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY FOUND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN THAT INDICATED THEY NEED TO JUMP ONE WIRE IN THE SYSTEM. I HAD THAT ...

Dec 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 107,313 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH FORCE IN ORDER FOR IT TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. TH...

Dec 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 107,313 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH FORCE IN ORDER FOR IT TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. TH...

Sep 11, 2012 Steering 18,473 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A STAIN ON THE DRIVEWAY AND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Sep 11, 2012 Steering 18,473 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A STAIN ON THE DRIVEWAY AND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Jul 26, 2012 Engine 88,500 mi

I WAS ENTERING THE INTERSTATE 430 AT THE MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS ON RAMP AND BEGAN ACCELERATING TO MERGE WITH RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I NOTICED THAT I HAD ACCELERATED FASTER THAN NORMAL...70 MPH. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN, BUT I DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. I THOUGHT I MUST HAVE HIT THE CRUISE C...

Jul 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 88,500 mi

I WAS ENTERING THE INTERSTATE 430 AT THE MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS ON RAMP AND BEGAN ACCELERATING TO MERGE WITH RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I NOTICED THAT I HAD ACCELERATED FASTER THAN NORMAL...70 MPH. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN, BUT I DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. I THOUGHT I MUST HAVE HIT THE CRUISE C...

Jul 26, 2012 Engine 88,500 mi

I WAS ENTERING THE INTERSTATE 430 AT THE MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS ON RAMP AND BEGAN ACCELERATING TO MERGE WITH RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I NOTICED THAT I HAD ACCELERATED FASTER THAN NORMAL...70 MPH. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN, BUT I DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. I THOUGHT I MUST HAVE HIT THE CRUISE C...

Jul 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 88,500 mi

I WAS ENTERING THE INTERSTATE 430 AT THE MAUMELLE, ARKANSAS ON RAMP AND BEGAN ACCELERATING TO MERGE WITH RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I NOTICED THAT I HAD ACCELERATED FASTER THAN NORMAL...70 MPH. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN, BUT I DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. I THOUGHT I MUST HAVE HIT THE CRUISE C...

Jul 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY ...

Jul 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY ...

Apr 11, 2012 Wheels 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S WHEEL AND FRAME WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL AND FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF TH...

Apr 11, 2012 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S WHEEL AND FRAME WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL AND FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF TH...

Apr 11, 2012 Wheels 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S WHEEL AND FRAME WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL AND FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF TH...

Apr 11, 2012 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S WHEEL AND FRAME WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL AND FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF TH...

Mar 23, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,000 mi

THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, I APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH WORKED MOMENTARILY THEN RELEASED AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE I STOPPED SHORT OF BLOCKING THE INTERSECTION. UPON STOPPING IT WAS DETE...

Mar 23, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,000 mi

THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, I APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH WORKED MOMENTARILY THEN RELEASED AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE I STOPPED SHORT OF BLOCKING THE INTERSECTION. UPON STOPPING IT WAS DETE...

Mar 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

L/H TONE RING ON AXEL CRACKED AND THREW AN ABS WARNING, BRAKE SERVICE WARNING AND 4WD LIGHT BLINKING. AT APPROX 65,000 THE R/H TONE RING CRACKED AS WELL BUT WAS SMALL ENOUGH THAT IT DID NOT TRIP THE SENSOR. I NOTICED A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING SPACES. THIS WAS FIXED UNDER MY EXTE...

Mar 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

L/H TONE RING ON AXEL CRACKED AND THREW AN ABS WARNING, BRAKE SERVICE WARNING AND 4WD LIGHT BLINKING. AT APPROX 65,000 THE R/H TONE RING CRACKED AS WELL BUT WAS SMALL ENOUGH THAT IT DID NOT TRIP THE SENSOR. I NOTICED A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING SPACES. THIS WAS FIXED UNDER MY EXTE...

Nov 17, 2011 Power Train 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILUR...

Nov 17, 2011 Power Train 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILUR...

Sep 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS W...

Sep 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS W...

Apr 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO TAP THE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT A TUB...

Apr 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO TAP THE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT A TUB...

Oct 15, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE SMART JUNCTION BOX THAT CONTROLLED THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT CONTACT THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE WERE ON BACKORDER FOR TH...

Oct 15, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE SMART JUNCTION BOX THAT CONTROLLED THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT CONTACT THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE WERE ON BACKORDER FOR TH...

May 31, 2010 Steering 71,000 mi

I HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK REPLACED AT SEPARATE TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD ON MY 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THIS WAS BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2008. NOW THEY ARE FAILING ONCE AGAIN. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL ON THESE ITEMS? *TR

May 31, 2010 Steering 71,000 mi

I HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK REPLACED AT SEPARATE TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD ON MY 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THIS WAS BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2008. NOW THEY ARE FAILING ONCE AGAIN. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL ON THESE ITEMS? *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED MY MERCURY MARINER 2006 IN 2005. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, I BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE DUE TO THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. I WOULD TRY TO ACCELERATE AND IT WOULD STICK AND NOT ACCELERATE. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS THEY DETERMINED IT WAS A FLUID PROBLEM OR IT...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED MY MERCURY MARINER 2006 IN 2005. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, I BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE DUE TO THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. I WOULD TRY TO ACCELERATE AND IT WOULD STICK AND NOT ACCELERATE. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS THEY DETERMINED IT WAS A FLUID PROBLEM OR IT...

Dec 27, 2008 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON BULL VALLEY RD WHEN A CAR GOING EAST BOUND TURNED IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING A HEAD ON ACCIDENT TO MY 2006 MARINER 4X4 HYBRID. I WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT GO OFF CAUSING CHEST PAINS. MY VEHICLE HAD 11,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END WHEN D...

Dec 27, 2008 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON BULL VALLEY RD WHEN A CAR GOING EAST BOUND TURNED IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING A HEAD ON ACCIDENT TO MY 2006 MARINER 4X4 HYBRID. I WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT GO OFF CAUSING CHEST PAINS. MY VEHICLE HAD 11,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END WHEN D...

Jul 14, 2008 Seats 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WARMER AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES AS SOON AS THE SEAT BELT IS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THE FAILURE THE FIRST TIME. TWO DAYS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHEN THE VEHICLE ...

Jul 14, 2008 Seats 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WARMER AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES AS SOON AS THE SEAT BELT IS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THE FAILURE THE FIRST TIME. TWO DAYS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHEN THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 20, 2008 Unknown Or Other

2006 MERCURY MARINER WAS BOUGHT WITH THE INTENTION OF ONLY COSTING $15,000. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HE GOT READY TO PAY OFF THE VEHICLE THE DEALER STATED THAT HE ALSO OWED FOR TAX. HE WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED $500.00 WHICH WAS HIS DOWN PAYMENT. *KB

Mar 20, 2008 Unknown Or Other

2006 MERCURY MARINER WAS BOUGHT WITH THE INTENTION OF ONLY COSTING $15,000. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HE GOT READY TO PAY OFF THE VEHICLE THE DEALER STATED THAT HE ALSO OWED FOR TAX. HE WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED $500.00 WHICH WAS HIS DOWN PAYMENT. *KB

Jan 29, 2008 Air Bags Crash

2006 MERCURY MARINER SUFFERED A ROLLOVER AFTER ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS NO EXCUSE WHY THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER ON ITS TOP AFTER BEING HIT AT A SLOW SPEED BY A MUCH SMALLER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *KB

Jan 29, 2008 Structure Crash

2006 MERCURY MARINER SUFFERED A ROLLOVER AFTER ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS NO EXCUSE WHY THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER ON ITS TOP AFTER BEING HIT AT A SLOW SPEED BY A MUCH SMALLER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *KB

Jan 29, 2008 Air Bags Crash

2006 MERCURY MARINER SUFFERED A ROLLOVER AFTER ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS NO EXCUSE WHY THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER ON ITS TOP AFTER BEING HIT AT A SLOW SPEED BY A MUCH SMALLER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *KB

Jan 29, 2008 Structure Crash

2006 MERCURY MARINER SUFFERED A ROLLOVER AFTER ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS NO EXCUSE WHY THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER ON ITS TOP AFTER BEING HIT AT A SLOW SPEED BY A MUCH SMALLER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *KB

Nov 12, 2007 Suspension 36,000 mi

PREMATURE CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILURE. *TR

Nov 12, 2007 Suspension 36,000 mi

PREMATURE CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILURE. *TR

Nov 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A METAL GRINDING NOISE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED; HOWEVER, THE NOISE GREW LOUDER AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE RELEASED AND REAPPLIED. THERE WERE ALSO NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESEN...

Nov 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A METAL GRINDING NOISE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED; HOWEVER, THE NOISE GREW LOUDER AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE RELEASED AND REAPPLIED. THERE WERE ALSO NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESEN...

Jul 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Electric

I HAVE A 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID, AND THE BRAKES ON THE CAR GO OUT ON IT. THE BRAKES GO OUT FOR 5 TO 7 SEC. AND THE SERVICE BRAKES LIGHT COME ON AND IT STOPS. THE LAST TIME, IT DID NOT STOP RIGHT A WAY. I HAVE BEEN HAVING IN-DASH NAVIGATION SYSEM PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAD WORK ON IT. IT IS ...

Jul 22, 2007 Equipment

I HAVE A 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID, AND THE BRAKES ON THE CAR GO OUT ON IT. THE BRAKES GO OUT FOR 5 TO 7 SEC. AND THE SERVICE BRAKES LIGHT COME ON AND IT STOPS. THE LAST TIME, IT DID NOT STOP RIGHT A WAY. I HAVE BEEN HAVING IN-DASH NAVIGATION SYSEM PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAD WORK ON IT. IT IS ...

Jul 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Electric

I HAVE A 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID, AND THE BRAKES ON THE CAR GO OUT ON IT. THE BRAKES GO OUT FOR 5 TO 7 SEC. AND THE SERVICE BRAKES LIGHT COME ON AND IT STOPS. THE LAST TIME, IT DID NOT STOP RIGHT A WAY. I HAVE BEEN HAVING IN-DASH NAVIGATION SYSEM PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAD WORK ON IT. IT IS ...

Jul 22, 2007 Equipment

I HAVE A 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID, AND THE BRAKES ON THE CAR GO OUT ON IT. THE BRAKES GO OUT FOR 5 TO 7 SEC. AND THE SERVICE BRAKES LIGHT COME ON AND IT STOPS. THE LAST TIME, IT DID NOT STOP RIGHT A WAY. I HAVE BEEN HAVING IN-DASH NAVIGATION SYSEM PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAD WORK ON IT. IT IS ...

Dec 22, 2006 Suspension 500 mi

I PURCHASE A 2006 MERCURY MARINER ON FEBRUARY 18, 2006, AT PRICE LINCOLN MERCURY IN CENTENNIAL, CO. WHEN I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE IT HAD 15 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE SALES REP THAT I SHOULD AVOID DRIVING THIS VEHICLE OVER 55 MPH TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BREAK IN PROPERLY. I STAR...

Dec 22, 2006 Tires 500 mi

I PURCHASE A 2006 MERCURY MARINER ON FEBRUARY 18, 2006, AT PRICE LINCOLN MERCURY IN CENTENNIAL, CO. WHEN I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE IT HAD 15 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE SALES REP THAT I SHOULD AVOID DRIVING THIS VEHICLE OVER 55 MPH TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BREAK IN PROPERLY. I STAR...

Dec 22, 2006 Suspension 500 mi

I PURCHASE A 2006 MERCURY MARINER ON FEBRUARY 18, 2006, AT PRICE LINCOLN MERCURY IN CENTENNIAL, CO. WHEN I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE IT HAD 15 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE SALES REP THAT I SHOULD AVOID DRIVING THIS VEHICLE OVER 55 MPH TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BREAK IN PROPERLY. I STAR...

Dec 22, 2006 Tires 500 mi

I PURCHASE A 2006 MERCURY MARINER ON FEBRUARY 18, 2006, AT PRICE LINCOLN MERCURY IN CENTENNIAL, CO. WHEN I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE IT HAD 15 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE SALES REP THAT I SHOULD AVOID DRIVING THIS VEHICLE OVER 55 MPH TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BREAK IN PROPERLY. I STAR...

Sep 5, 2006 Seats

THIS COMPLAINT REGARDS THE 2006 MERCURY MARINER THAT I AM LEASING. THE VEHICLE WAS LEASED BEGINNING IN APRIL, 2006 FROM HOLMAN LINCOLN-MERCURY IN MT. LAUREL, NEW JERSEY. MY WIFE, THE PRINCIPAL DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE HEAD RESTRAINTS PREVENTING HER FROM KEEPING HER HEAD STRAIGHT...

Sep 5, 2006 Seats

THIS COMPLAINT REGARDS THE 2006 MERCURY MARINER THAT I AM LEASING. THE VEHICLE WAS LEASED BEGINNING IN APRIL, 2006 FROM HOLMAN LINCOLN-MERCURY IN MT. LAUREL, NEW JERSEY. MY WIFE, THE PRINCIPAL DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE HEAD RESTRAINTS PREVENTING HER FROM KEEPING HER HEAD STRAIGHT...

Jul 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 110 mi

I ONLY HAD MY CAR 4 DAYS WHEN DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A SUNDAY WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE SLOW LANE WHEN THE SUV JUST SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE CAR. I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE R...

Jul 14, 2006 Unknown Or Other 110 mi

I ONLY HAD MY CAR 4 DAYS WHEN DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A SUNDAY WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE SLOW LANE WHEN THE SUV JUST SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE CAR. I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE R...

Jul 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 110 mi

I ONLY HAD MY CAR 4 DAYS WHEN DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A SUNDAY WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE SLOW LANE WHEN THE SUV JUST SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE CAR. I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE R...

Jul 14, 2006 Unknown Or Other 110 mi

I ONLY HAD MY CAR 4 DAYS WHEN DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A SUNDAY WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE SLOW LANE WHEN THE SUV JUST SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE CAR. I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE R...

Jun 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

FORD MERCURY MARINER: AT 65 MPH I TAPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL. PROCEEDED TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND FOUND THE GAS PEDAL CABLE TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FELL OFF. COASTING THROUGH 65 MPH TRAFFIC WITH NO GAS CONTROL WAS CHALLENGING. WHY DID THE GAS PEDAL CABLE FALL OFF AND ...

Jun 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

FORD MERCURY MARINER: AT 65 MPH I TAPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL. PROCEEDED TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND FOUND THE GAS PEDAL CABLE TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FELL OFF. COASTING THROUGH 65 MPH TRAFFIC WITH NO GAS CONTROL WAS CHALLENGING. WHY DID THE GAS PEDAL CABLE FALL OFF AND ...

May 10, 2006 Power Train 4,000 mi

2006 MERCURY MARINER TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AT 4,000 MILES. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE MANUFACTURER APPROVED A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION TO BE INSTALLED. *NM

May 10, 2006 Power Train 4,000 mi

2006 MERCURY MARINER TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AT 4,000 MILES. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE MANUFACTURER APPROVED A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION TO BE INSTALLED. *NM

Feb 28, 2006 Suspension 800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE STEERING PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT AND GOT WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY ALIGNED THE FRONT WHEELS AND ELONGATED THE BOTTOM BOLT OF THE STRUT TO THE KNUCKLE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE...

Feb 28, 2006 Steering 800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE STEERING PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT AND GOT WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY ALIGNED THE FRONT WHEELS AND ELONGATED THE BOTTOM BOLT OF THE STRUT TO THE KNUCKLE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE...

Feb 28, 2006 Suspension 800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE STEERING PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT AND GOT WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY ALIGNED THE FRONT WHEELS AND ELONGATED THE BOTTOM BOLT OF THE STRUT TO THE KNUCKLE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE...

Feb 28, 2006 Steering 800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE STEERING PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT AND GOT WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY ALIGNED THE FRONT WHEELS AND ELONGATED THE BOTTOM BOLT OF THE STRUT TO THE KNUCKLE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE...