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Active Recalls (4)

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 ...

14V284000 May 29, 2014 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a ste...

Complaints

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Mar 4, 2025 Power Train

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of accelerator pedal with the oil warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle despite the failure returning upon restarting the vehicle...

Mar 4, 2025 Power Train

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of accelerator pedal with the oil warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle despite the failure returning upon restarting the vehicle...

Dec 26, 2024 Steering 220,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 55 -60 MPH, the power steering failed. The steering wheel became increasingly difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was turned off while the contact inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but a short distance af...

Dec 26, 2024 Steering 220,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 55 -60 MPH, the power steering failed. The steering wheel became increasingly difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was turned off while the contact inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but a short distance af...

Oct 22, 2024 Steering 104,392 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the electric power steering had...

Oct 22, 2024 Steering 104,392 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the electric power steering had...

Jun 29, 2024 Unknown Or Other Crash

Car was in accident in October of 2022 has been lost since

Jun 29, 2024 Unknown Or Other Crash

Car was in accident in October of 2022 has been lost since

May 22, 2024 Steering

The steering wheel does not return to center when making turns. It is more pronounced during left turns. This is a dangerous condition that could result in the vehicle going left or right of center and striking pedestrians, bicyclists, oncoming traffic, fixed objects. An independent service cente...

May 22, 2024 Steering

The steering wheel does not return to center when making turns. It is more pronounced during left turns. This is a dangerous condition that could result in the vehicle going left or right of center and striking pedestrians, bicyclists, oncoming traffic, fixed objects. An independent service cente...

May 3, 2024 Steering

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became loose while steering in either direction. As the failure persisted, the steering wheel had become stiff and the "Power Steering Assist" warning message appeared on the instrument pa...

May 3, 2024 Steering

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became loose while steering in either direction. As the failure persisted, the steering wheel had become stiff and the "Power Steering Assist" warning message appeared on the instrument pa...

Mar 5, 2024 Steering 160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the steering sensor however, the contact stated the failure persisted and th...

Mar 5, 2024 Steering 160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the steering sensor however, the contact stated the failure persisted and th...

Feb 9, 2024 Steering

Power Steering Assist Fault. Loss of power steering.

Feb 9, 2024 Steering

Power Steering Assist Fault. Loss of power steering.

Dec 7, 2023 Steering

Lost all power steering. Cannot steer or turn my steering wheel

Dec 7, 2023 Steering

Lost all power steering. Cannot steer or turn my steering wheel

Nov 6, 2023 Steering 107,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel seized temporarily. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently while driving, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illumina...

Nov 6, 2023 Steering 107,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel seized temporarily. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently while driving, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illumina...

Sep 21, 2023 Power Train 309,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while idled at a stop, the maintenance warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact then stated that he had to apply pressure to the acc...

Sep 21, 2023 Power Train 309,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while idled at a stop, the maintenance warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact then stated that he had to apply pressure to the acc...

Mar 31, 2023 Steering 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure reoccurred while driving 35 MPH. The...

Mar 31, 2023 Steering 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure reoccurred while driving 35 MPH. The...

Feb 15, 2023 Steering

Steering stopped while driving.

Feb 15, 2023 Steering

Steering stopped while driving.

Feb 1, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, he had to hard brake, however, afterward while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a hydraulic control ...

Feb 1, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, he had to hard brake, however, afterward while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a hydraulic control ...

Jan 31, 2023 Steering 186,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while her husband was driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that her husband exited the freeway and veered to the side of the road while using physical forc...

Jan 31, 2023 Steering 186,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while her husband was driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that her husband exited the freeway and veered to the side of the road while using physical forc...

Jan 30, 2023 Steering

The power stearing went out all at once and a light popped up saying power assit fault

Jan 30, 2023 Steering

The power stearing went out all at once and a light popped up saying power assit fault

Dec 29, 2022 Steering 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer and had the recall repair completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on December 27, 2022, while exiting her...

Dec 29, 2022 Steering 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer and had the recall repair completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on December 27, 2022, while exiting her...

Nov 9, 2022 Steering 238,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was experiencing the fa...

Nov 9, 2022 Steering 238,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was experiencing the fa...

Oct 5, 2022 Steering

Our torque sensor needs replacing. McFarland Ford in Exeter said that the torque sensor was repaird via recall at First Ford in Fall River, MA 2014. We have NEVER had a problem with steering. First Ford in Fall River informed me that if we brought the vehicle in for an oil change, any recall item...

Oct 5, 2022 Steering

Our torque sensor needs replacing. McFarland Ford in Exeter said that the torque sensor was repaird via recall at First Ford in Fall River, MA 2014. We have NEVER had a problem with steering. First Ford in Fall River informed me that if we brought the vehicle in for an oil change, any recall item...

Sep 19, 2022 Steering 185,669 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) and an inspection was performed along with a software update. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality ...

Sep 19, 2022 Steering 185,669 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) and an inspection was performed along with a software update. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality ...

Sep 15, 2022 Unknown Or Other Crash

My power steering light popped on about 6-9 months ago for about 10 seconds and then turned off. About a month ago now, I gently hit a boulder with my front right tire. I dented a couple of steering rods and something else. Got it fixed, and then when the repair guy was backing my car out of their s...

Sep 15, 2022 Unknown Or Other Crash

My power steering light popped on about 6-9 months ago for about 10 seconds and then turned off. About a month ago now, I gently hit a boulder with my front right tire. I dented a couple of steering rods and something else. Got it fixed, and then when the repair guy was backing my car out of their s...

Aug 30, 2022 Steering

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while her mother-in-law was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact's mother-in-law pulled the vehicle off the road and drove to an independent mechanic. The contact’s mother-in-law stated there was no w...

Aug 30, 2022 Steering

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while her mother-in-law was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact's mother-in-law pulled the vehicle off the road and drove to an independent mechanic. The contact’s mother-in-law stated there was no w...

Aug 15, 2022 Steering

Drove fine day before got in next morning wheel very tight hard to turn Took to shop they said loss of electric power steering. Guy said this vehicle had trouble with that Checked for any recalls NHTSA had this on their site as a recall started in 2014 I called dealership here in town and guy basic...

Aug 15, 2022 Steering

Drove fine day before got in next morning wheel very tight hard to turn Took to shop they said loss of electric power steering. Guy said this vehicle had trouble with that Checked for any recalls NHTSA had this on their site as a recall started in 2014 I called dealership here in town and guy basic...

Aug 11, 2022 Service Brakes

Brakes go to floor dealer said they see nothing. They gave my vehicle back brake are normal again.two months go by it happens again but it fixed itself after 2 days. This just happen again 8/5/2022. I see a recall NHTSA campaign #19V904000 ,MFG campaign #19S54 Also a NHTSA recall#150546 How am I goi...

Aug 11, 2022 Service Brakes

Brakes go to floor dealer said they see nothing. They gave my vehicle back brake are normal again.two months go by it happens again but it fixed itself after 2 days. This just happen again 8/5/2022. I see a recall NHTSA campaign #19V904000 ,MFG campaign #19S54 Also a NHTSA recall#150546 How am I goi...

Apr 22, 2022 Steering

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. I HAVE A TORQUE SENSOR PROBLEM OR SOMETHING THAT WANT LET THE POWER STEERING WORK. FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR MODEL. WHEN I CALL THEM THEY RESPOND AS MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED. IM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE RECAll WAS FOR. ...

Apr 22, 2022 Steering

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. I HAVE A TORQUE SENSOR PROBLEM OR SOMETHING THAT WANT LET THE POWER STEERING WORK. FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR MODEL. WHEN I CALL THEM THEY RESPOND AS MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED. IM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE RECAll WAS FOR. ...

Mar 14, 2022 Steering

While driving suddenly a beep on the dashboard and a notice appeared, the steering wheel got too hard to make it turn, the notice on the dashboard "Power Steering Assist Fault" the part can"t be found anywhere but refurbished at a high price, it is very unsafe to drive while making turns. Wondering ...

Mar 14, 2022 Steering

While driving suddenly a beep on the dashboard and a notice appeared, the steering wheel got too hard to make it turn, the notice on the dashboard "Power Steering Assist Fault" the part can"t be found anywhere but refurbished at a high price, it is very unsafe to drive while making turns. Wondering ...

Mar 4, 2022 Steering 180,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle in manual steering mode causing the vehicle to be difficult to maneuver. There wa...

Mar 4, 2022 Steering 180,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle lost power steering assist. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle in manual steering mode causing the vehicle to be difficult to maneuver. There wa...

Mar 1, 2022 Steering 188,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning message was displayed. There was an abnormal metal on metal noise detected. The steering wheel was unstable. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The con...

Mar 1, 2022 Steering 188,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning message was displayed. There was an abnormal metal on metal noise detected. The steering wheel was unstable. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The con...

Jan 18, 2022 Steering 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that at startup, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning message was displayed. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the...

Jan 18, 2022 Steering 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that at startup, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning message was displayed. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the...

Jan 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I was going down the 4lane in my home town an my steering wheel just stopped working could have caused me to have a accident I was going 55 miles an hour it could have been bad if I hadn't had both hands on the steering wheel please Thank you ...

Jan 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I was going down the 4lane in my home town an my steering wheel just stopped working could have caused me to have a accident I was going 55 miles an hour it could have been bad if I hadn't had both hands on the steering wheel please Thank you ...

Jan 5, 2022 Steering 133,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, the steering wheel inadvertently moved to the right or left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with steering control module failure. The steering control module needed to be re...

Jan 5, 2022 Steering 133,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, the steering wheel inadvertently moved to the right or left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with steering control module failure. The steering control module needed to be re...

Dec 9, 2021 Electrical System

Power steering goes out at regular intervals. in the same type of issue as the following Recall notice 14S05/NHTSA Or the Electric assist system as bad.

Dec 9, 2021 Steering

Power steering goes out at regular intervals. in the same type of issue as the following Recall notice 14S05/NHTSA Or the Electric assist system as bad.

Dec 9, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Power steering goes out at regular intervals. in the same type of issue as the following Recall notice 14S05/NHTSA Or the Electric assist system as bad.

Dec 9, 2021 Electrical System

Power steering goes out at regular intervals. in the same type of issue as the following Recall notice 14S05/NHTSA Or the Electric assist system as bad.

Dec 9, 2021 Steering

Power steering goes out at regular intervals. in the same type of issue as the following Recall notice 14S05/NHTSA Or the Electric assist system as bad.

Dec 9, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Power steering goes out at regular intervals. in the same type of issue as the following Recall notice 14S05/NHTSA Or the Electric assist system as bad.

Dec 7, 2021 Steering

The steering wheel locked up while turning at about 20 MPH. There were not any warning lights that illuminated before, during, or after the incident. This happened on two separate occasions spanning about 7 or 8 months apart. I was fortunate enough to have safely pulled off into the shoulder of the ...

Dec 7, 2021 Steering

The steering wheel locked up while turning at about 20 MPH. There were not any warning lights that illuminated before, during, or after the incident. This happened on two separate occasions spanning about 7 or 8 months apart. I was fortunate enough to have safely pulled off into the shoulder of the ...

Nov 18, 2021 Power Train

While driving on the highway my car just cut off in the middle lane. I was able to get into the emergency lane.

Nov 18, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving on the highway my car just cut off in the middle lane. I was able to get into the emergency lane.

Nov 18, 2021 Power Train

While driving on the highway my car just cut off in the middle lane. I was able to get into the emergency lane.

Nov 18, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

While driving on the highway my car just cut off in the middle lane. I was able to get into the emergency lane.

Nov 10, 2021 Steering 168,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn in either direction and the message "Power Steering Fault" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer...

Nov 10, 2021 Steering 168,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn in either direction and the message "Power Steering Fault" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer...

Nov 2, 2021 Steering

Power steering went out while driving on the interstate. It will not engage at all.

Nov 2, 2021 Steering

Power steering went out while driving on the interstate. It will not engage at all.

Oct 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Car was accelerating from stop to about 15 mph up a slight incline when the engine shut off and “Stop Safely Now” appeared on the dashboard. At the same time ⚠️ This symbol lit up on the dashboard as well. I came to a stop, shut the car off and tried to start it. On the third attempt it s...

Oct 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Car was accelerating from stop to about 15 mph up a slight incline when the engine shut off and “Stop Safely Now” appeared on the dashboard. At the same time ⚠️ This symbol lit up on the dashboard as well. I came to a stop, shut the car off and tried to start it. On the third attempt it s...

Sep 29, 2021 Steering 155,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard abnormal sounds coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated he lost control of the steering wheel and the vehicle was shuddering. The ABS warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side ...

Sep 29, 2021 Steering 155,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard abnormal sounds coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated he lost control of the steering wheel and the vehicle was shuddering. The ABS warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side ...

Aug 18, 2021 Steering 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the electric power steering failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The contact had his friend who is an independent mechanic diagnose t...

Aug 18, 2021 Steering 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the electric power steering failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The contact had his friend who is an independent mechanic diagnose t...

Jun 15, 2021 Service Brakes

I lost all braking ability and the pedal goes to the floor. This is a Mercury Mariner Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid issue, it doesn't affect the non-hybrid models. Ford knows about this as there are hundreds and hundreds of complaints online about it and it's a $5000+ fix. I have not been able to dr...

Jun 15, 2021 Service Brakes

I lost all braking ability and the pedal goes to the floor. This is a Mercury Mariner Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid issue, it doesn't affect the non-hybrid models. Ford knows about this as there are hundreds and hundreds of complaints online about it and it's a $5000+ fix. I have not been able to dr...

Apr 30, 2021 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY AND INTERMITTENTLY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING. THIS WAS A REPORTED ISSUE MANY YEARS AGO ON THESE CARS BUT FORD NEVER ISSUED A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE A NUMBER OF BRAKING ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DANGEROU...

Apr 30, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 70,000 mi

2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY AND INTERMITTENTLY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING. THIS WAS A REPORTED ISSUE MANY YEARS AGO ON THESE CARS BUT FORD NEVER ISSUED A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE A NUMBER OF BRAKING ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DANGEROU...

Apr 30, 2021 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY AND INTERMITTENTLY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING. THIS WAS A REPORTED ISSUE MANY YEARS AGO ON THESE CARS BUT FORD NEVER ISSUED A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE A NUMBER OF BRAKING ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DANGEROU...

Apr 30, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 70,000 mi

2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY AND INTERMITTENTLY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING. THIS WAS A REPORTED ISSUE MANY YEARS AGO ON THESE CARS BUT FORD NEVER ISSUED A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE A NUMBER OF BRAKING ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DANGEROU...

Apr 26, 2021 Power Train 260,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I HEARD SOMETHING CLICK, VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN, GOT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT IN PARK, THEN TRIED TO GO DRIVE, NOTHING ,MOVED IT TO DR2,IT MOVED, WENT BACK TO PARK,TRIED GOING INTO REVERSE NOTHING, IT WILL MOVE IN DRIVE BUT NOT REVERSE.

Apr 26, 2021 Suspension 260,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I HEARD SOMETHING CLICK, VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN, GOT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT IN PARK, THEN TRIED TO GO DRIVE, NOTHING ,MOVED IT TO DR2,IT MOVED, WENT BACK TO PARK,TRIED GOING INTO REVERSE NOTHING, IT WILL MOVE IN DRIVE BUT NOT REVERSE.

Apr 26, 2021 Power Train 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF ...

Apr 26, 2021 Power Train 260,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I HEARD SOMETHING CLICK, VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN, GOT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT IN PARK, THEN TRIED TO GO DRIVE, NOTHING ,MOVED IT TO DR2,IT MOVED, WENT BACK TO PARK,TRIED GOING INTO REVERSE NOTHING, IT WILL MOVE IN DRIVE BUT NOT REVERSE.

Apr 26, 2021 Suspension 260,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I HEARD SOMETHING CLICK, VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN, GOT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT IN PARK, THEN TRIED TO GO DRIVE, NOTHING ,MOVED IT TO DR2,IT MOVED, WENT BACK TO PARK,TRIED GOING INTO REVERSE NOTHING, IT WILL MOVE IN DRIVE BUT NOT REVERSE.

Apr 26, 2021 Power Train 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF ...

Apr 10, 2021 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

DRIVING, COMING TO A STOPLIGHT, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. PUMPING I WAS ABLE TO GET JUST ENOUGH BRAKES TO STOP BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. THE SERVICE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE SERVICE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AFTER THE NEAR COLLISION. ...

Apr 10, 2021 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

DRIVING, COMING TO A STOPLIGHT, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. PUMPING I WAS ABLE TO GET JUST ENOUGH BRAKES TO STOP BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. THE SERVICE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE SERVICE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AFTER THE NEAR COLLISION. ...

Mar 24, 2021 Steering 114,000 mi

OUR MERCURY MARINER STEERING WHEEL IS VIBRATING UNCONTROLLABLY. IT IS DOING THIS BOTH AT IDLE AND WHEN DRIVING. IF YOU TURN THE WHEEL IT WILL STOP BUT THEN YOU ARE ALSO TURNING THE VEHICLE SO THAT IS NOT AN OPTION WHEN DRIVING.

Mar 24, 2021 Steering 114,000 mi

OUR MERCURY MARINER STEERING WHEEL IS VIBRATING UNCONTROLLABLY. IT IS DOING THIS BOTH AT IDLE AND WHEN DRIVING. IF YOU TURN THE WHEEL IT WILL STOP BUT THEN YOU ARE ALSO TURNING THE VEHICLE SO THAT IS NOT AN OPTION WHEN DRIVING.

Mar 9, 2021 Steering 129,350 mi

MY POWER STEERING ASSIST WENT OUT IN 2016 AND I HAD IT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL (14V284000 FROM NHTSA 05/29/2014) AT THE FORD STORE SAN LEANDRO. THE SAME POWER STEERING ASSIST JUST WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE AGAIN 3 DAYS AGO (03/06/2021)

Mar 9, 2021 Steering 129,350 mi

MY POWER STEERING ASSIST WENT OUT IN 2016 AND I HAD IT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL (14V284000 FROM NHTSA 05/29/2014) AT THE FORD STORE SAN LEANDRO. THE SAME POWER STEERING ASSIST JUST WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE AGAIN 3 DAYS AGO (03/06/2021)

Mar 3, 2021 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING, NEEDING THE PEDAL TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE IT STOPPED. I CHANGED THE MASTER CYLINDER IN HOPES THAT IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT DIDN'T. THE BRAKES PERIODICALLY WOULD WORK PROPERLY, BUT ONCE AGAIN THE PROBLEM WOULD RETURN. I STOPPED BY THE ...

Mar 3, 2021 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING, NEEDING THE PEDAL TO BE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE IT STOPPED. I CHANGED THE MASTER CYLINDER IN HOPES THAT IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT DIDN'T. THE BRAKES PERIODICALLY WOULD WORK PROPERLY, BUT ONCE AGAIN THE PROBLEM WOULD RETURN. I STOPPED BY THE ...

Feb 23, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED ADDITIONAL BRAKE TRAVEL TIME TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ...

Feb 23, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED ADDITIONAL BRAKE TRAVEL TIME TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ...

Feb 19, 2021 Steering 51,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TORRINGTON FORD (1350 E MAIN ST, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 489-4133) WHE...

Feb 19, 2021 Steering 51,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TORRINGTON FORD (1350 E MAIN ST, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 489-4133) WHE...

Feb 12, 2021 Steering 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT UPON REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE POWER ST...

Feb 12, 2021 Steering 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT UPON REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE POWER ST...

Feb 8, 2021 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NEEDED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWE...

Feb 8, 2021 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NEEDED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWE...

Feb 6, 2021 Power Train

2008 MERCURY MARINER THROTTLE CONTROL POWERTRAIN LIGHT COMES ON, TRANSMISSION CANNOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY, IT STOPS AT 4000 RPM, AND IT STRUGGLES TO GO AT HIGHER SPEEDS,

Feb 6, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 MERCURY MARINER THROTTLE CONTROL POWERTRAIN LIGHT COMES ON, TRANSMISSION CANNOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY, IT STOPS AT 4000 RPM, AND IT STRUGGLES TO GO AT HIGHER SPEEDS,

Feb 6, 2021 Unknown Or Other

2008 MERCURY MARINER THROTTLE CONTROL POWERTRAIN LIGHT COMES ON, TRANSMISSION CANNOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY, IT STOPS AT 4000 RPM, AND IT STRUGGLES TO GO AT HIGHER SPEEDS,

Feb 6, 2021 Power Train

2008 MERCURY MARINER THROTTLE CONTROL POWERTRAIN LIGHT COMES ON, TRANSMISSION CANNOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY, IT STOPS AT 4000 RPM, AND IT STRUGGLES TO GO AT HIGHER SPEEDS,

Feb 6, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

2008 MERCURY MARINER THROTTLE CONTROL POWERTRAIN LIGHT COMES ON, TRANSMISSION CANNOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY, IT STOPS AT 4000 RPM, AND IT STRUGGLES TO GO AT HIGHER SPEEDS,

Feb 6, 2021 Unknown Or Other

2008 MERCURY MARINER THROTTLE CONTROL POWERTRAIN LIGHT COMES ON, TRANSMISSION CANNOT GO INTO GEAR PROPERLY, IT STOPS AT 4000 RPM, AND IT STRUGGLES TO GO AT HIGHER SPEEDS,

Feb 4, 2021 Steering 160,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR, AND UPON RETURNING I STARTED IT, AND RECEIVED A WARING STATING THAT THERE WAS A "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". FROM THAT MOMENT, I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AND THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE PLUGGED IN HIS CODE READER AND CLEARED THE CODE, WH...

Feb 4, 2021 Steering 160,000 mi

I PARKED MY CAR, AND UPON RETURNING I STARTED IT, AND RECEIVED A WARING STATING THAT THERE WAS A "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". FROM THAT MOMENT, I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AND THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE PLUGGED IN HIS CODE READER AND CLEARED THE CODE, WH...

Feb 1, 2021 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

THE ABS HYDROLIC CONTROL UNIT HAS MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN FAULTY BRAKES AND DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. I HAVE TO PUT THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE GROUND TO GET ANY TYPE OF BRAKING TO BE DONE. THIS TAKES EXTRA SECONDS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT IF I HAD TO SUDDENLY BRAKE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COM...

Feb 1, 2021 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

THE ABS HYDROLIC CONTROL UNIT HAS MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN FAULTY BRAKES AND DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. I HAVE TO PUT THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE GROUND TO GET ANY TYPE OF BRAKING TO BE DONE. THIS TAKES EXTRA SECONDS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT IF I HAD TO SUDDENLY BRAKE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COM...

Jan 11, 2021 Steering 223,000 mi

MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY FUNCTION NORMAL WHEN IT COMES TO THE STEERING AND I JUMPED IN MY CAR THE FOLLOWING DAY TO HEAD TO WORK AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING! FOR NO REASON MY POWER STEERING ASSIST QUITE WORKING, I HAVE NEVER HAD A SERVICE LIGHT ON IN MY CAR SENSE I HAVE OWNED IT BUT A COUPLE MONTHS AGO ...

Jan 11, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 198,000 mi

I REALIZED SOMETIME LAST YEAR THAT MY THROTTLE WAS STICKING WHEN I WOULD START THE CAR AND BEGIN TO TAKE OFF. IT WAS HERE AND THERE AND THEN I MUST HAVE GOTTEN USE TO IT BUT NOW IT DOES IT EVEN WHEN I'M DRIVING, IT STICKS ALL THE TIME. NOW IT DOESN'T WANT TO SHIFT AT THE RIGHT TIMES AND IT ACTS WE...

Jan 11, 2021 Steering 223,000 mi

MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY FUNCTION NORMAL WHEN IT COMES TO THE STEERING AND I JUMPED IN MY CAR THE FOLLOWING DAY TO HEAD TO WORK AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING! FOR NO REASON MY POWER STEERING ASSIST QUITE WORKING, I HAVE NEVER HAD A SERVICE LIGHT ON IN MY CAR SENSE I HAVE OWNED IT BUT A COUPLE MONTHS AGO ...

Jan 11, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 198,000 mi

I REALIZED SOMETIME LAST YEAR THAT MY THROTTLE WAS STICKING WHEN I WOULD START THE CAR AND BEGIN TO TAKE OFF. IT WAS HERE AND THERE AND THEN I MUST HAVE GOTTEN USE TO IT BUT NOW IT DOES IT EVEN WHEN I'M DRIVING, IT STICKS ALL THE TIME. NOW IT DOESN'T WANT TO SHIFT AT THE RIGHT TIMES AND IT ACTS WE...

Dec 17, 2020 Steering 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON START OF THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL INTERMITTENTLY SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. RECENTLY, THE POWER ASSIST FAULT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Dec 17, 2020 Steering 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON START OF THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL INTERMITTENTLY SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. RECENTLY, THE POWER ASSIST FAULT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Dec 14, 2020 Steering 154,271 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, GREATER DRIVER EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD WHILE STEERING IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Dec 14, 2020 Steering 154,271 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, GREATER DRIVER EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD WHILE STEERING IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Nov 16, 2020 Service Brakes 155,000 mi

RE:NHTSA IDENTIFIER 19V904 FORD INTERNAL REFERENCE NUMBER:19S54 ALTHOUGH MERCURY MARINERS ARE NOT LISTED IN THIS RECALL, MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER HAS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, STICKING ABS VALVE. FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE MY VEHICLE AS PART OF THIS RECALL. I HAVE HAD 2 DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS W...

Nov 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other 155,000 mi

RE:NHTSA IDENTIFIER 19V904 FORD INTERNAL REFERENCE NUMBER:19S54 ALTHOUGH MERCURY MARINERS ARE NOT LISTED IN THIS RECALL, MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER HAS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, STICKING ABS VALVE. FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE MY VEHICLE AS PART OF THIS RECALL. I HAVE HAD 2 DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS W...

Nov 16, 2020 Service Brakes 155,000 mi

RE:NHTSA IDENTIFIER 19V904 FORD INTERNAL REFERENCE NUMBER:19S54 ALTHOUGH MERCURY MARINERS ARE NOT LISTED IN THIS RECALL, MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER HAS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, STICKING ABS VALVE. FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE MY VEHICLE AS PART OF THIS RECALL. I HAVE HAD 2 DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS W...

Nov 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other 155,000 mi

RE:NHTSA IDENTIFIER 19V904 FORD INTERNAL REFERENCE NUMBER:19S54 ALTHOUGH MERCURY MARINERS ARE NOT LISTED IN THIS RECALL, MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER HAS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, STICKING ABS VALVE. FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE MY VEHICLE AS PART OF THIS RECALL. I HAVE HAD 2 DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS W...

Oct 2, 2020 Steering 127,816 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO ASSOCIA...

Oct 2, 2020 Steering 127,816 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO ASSOCIA...

Sep 27, 2020 Service Brakes

ABS LIGHT ,REGEN BRAKES DISABLED AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE COMES ON AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING. LOSE BRAKING POWER, CAUSING DRIVER TO PUSH BRAKE VERY HARD TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES GOES TO THE FLOOR. WHEN CAR STOPS SOMETIMES IT WON'T RESTART FOR DAYS. IT HAS A NEW BATTERY. COOLANT CODE C...

Sep 27, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ABS LIGHT ,REGEN BRAKES DISABLED AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE COMES ON AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING. LOSE BRAKING POWER, CAUSING DRIVER TO PUSH BRAKE VERY HARD TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES GOES TO THE FLOOR. WHEN CAR STOPS SOMETIMES IT WON'T RESTART FOR DAYS. IT HAS A NEW BATTERY. COOLANT CODE C...

Sep 27, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

ABS LIGHT ,REGEN BRAKES DISABLED AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE COMES ON AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING. LOSE BRAKING POWER, CAUSING DRIVER TO PUSH BRAKE VERY HARD TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES GOES TO THE FLOOR. WHEN CAR STOPS SOMETIMES IT WON'T RESTART FOR DAYS. IT HAS A NEW BATTERY. COOLANT CODE C...

Sep 27, 2020 Service Brakes

ABS LIGHT ,REGEN BRAKES DISABLED AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE COMES ON AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING. LOSE BRAKING POWER, CAUSING DRIVER TO PUSH BRAKE VERY HARD TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES GOES TO THE FLOOR. WHEN CAR STOPS SOMETIMES IT WON'T RESTART FOR DAYS. IT HAS A NEW BATTERY. COOLANT CODE C...

Sep 27, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ABS LIGHT ,REGEN BRAKES DISABLED AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE COMES ON AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING. LOSE BRAKING POWER, CAUSING DRIVER TO PUSH BRAKE VERY HARD TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES GOES TO THE FLOOR. WHEN CAR STOPS SOMETIMES IT WON'T RESTART FOR DAYS. IT HAS A NEW BATTERY. COOLANT CODE C...

Sep 27, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

ABS LIGHT ,REGEN BRAKES DISABLED AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE COMES ON AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING. LOSE BRAKING POWER, CAUSING DRIVER TO PUSH BRAKE VERY HARD TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL SOMETIMES GOES TO THE FLOOR. WHEN CAR STOPS SOMETIMES IT WON'T RESTART FOR DAYS. IT HAS A NEW BATTERY. COOLANT CODE C...

Sep 5, 2020 Power Train

ON THE HIGHWAY AND STREET MY LEFT TIRE SHAKES BUT MY WHEEL DOESN'T THEN MY POWERTRAIN FAULT

Sep 5, 2020 Power Train

ON THE HIGHWAY AND STREET MY LEFT TIRE SHAKES BUT MY WHEEL DOESN'T THEN MY POWERTRAIN FAULT

Jun 24, 2020 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES. WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WOULD GO ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WOULD REACT BY PUMPING THE BRAKE WHICH WOULD MAKE THEM WORK. I DIDN'T DRIVE WITH THE BRAKES DOING THAT VERY LONG BECAUSE I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP AND I SPENT 450 DOLLARS ON...

Jun 24, 2020 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES. WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WOULD GO ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WOULD REACT BY PUMPING THE BRAKE WHICH WOULD MAKE THEM WORK. I DIDN'T DRIVE WITH THE BRAKES DOING THAT VERY LONG BECAUSE I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP AND I SPENT 450 DOLLARS ON...

Jun 5, 2020 Steering 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING AND THE SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, NOW IT HAS GONE OUT AND I AM STUCK PAYING ALMOST $2000.00 IN REPAIRS. *TR

Jun 5, 2020 Steering 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING AND THE SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, NOW IT HAS GONE OUT AND I AM STUCK PAYING ALMOST $2000.00 IN REPAIRS. *TR

May 29, 2020 Steering 149,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY POWER. STEERING ASSIST STOPPED WORKING AND DISPLAYED IT ON THE DASH. MY POWER STEERING IS COMPLETELY GONE. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH THERE WAS A RECALL PREVIOUSLY FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL SPECIFICALLY FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST BUT I WAS TOLD THAT ACCORDING TO MY VINTAGE NUMBER M...

May 29, 2020 Steering 149,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY POWER. STEERING ASSIST STOPPED WORKING AND DISPLAYED IT ON THE DASH. MY POWER STEERING IS COMPLETELY GONE. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH THERE WAS A RECALL PREVIOUSLY FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL SPECIFICALLY FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST BUT I WAS TOLD THAT ACCORDING TO MY VINTAGE NUMBER M...

May 21, 2020 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

BRAKES SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING. A MESSAGE APPEARS 'REGEN BRAKES DISABLED, CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD HCU AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED $4000 REPAIR. NOT ACCEPTABLE SEEING SO MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE THAT FORD HAS...

May 21, 2020 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

BRAKES SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING. A MESSAGE APPEARS 'REGEN BRAKES DISABLED, CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD HCU AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED $4000 REPAIR. NOT ACCEPTABLE SEEING SO MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE THAT FORD HAS...

May 17, 2020 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CAME HOME SAYING A MESSAGE WAS ON HER DASH ABOUT HER BRAKES IN OUR 2008 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE SO I DECIDED TO TAKE HER CAR, AS SOON AS I PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND STARTED DOWN THE HILL WE LIVE ON, I NOTICED THE BRAKES DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT, I PRESSED ...

May 17, 2020 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CAME HOME SAYING A MESSAGE WAS ON HER DASH ABOUT HER BRAKES IN OUR 2008 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE SO I DECIDED TO TAKE HER CAR, AS SOON AS I PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND STARTED DOWN THE HILL WE LIVE ON, I NOTICED THE BRAKES DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT, I PRESSED ...

May 5, 2020 Service Brakes 132,000 mi

HCU (HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT) FAILURE MEANING MY HYBRID VEHICLE CAN'T BRAKE WHETHER IN HYBRID MODE OR NORMAL MODE AND IT'S OVER A $5000 REPAIR. MY MARINER HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR CLOSE TO 2 YEARS NOW, UNUSED, BECAUSE OF THIS KNOWN ISSUE. *TR

May 5, 2020 Service Brakes 132,000 mi

HCU (HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT) FAILURE MEANING MY HYBRID VEHICLE CAN'T BRAKE WHETHER IN HYBRID MODE OR NORMAL MODE AND IT'S OVER A $5000 REPAIR. MY MARINER HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR CLOSE TO 2 YEARS NOW, UNUSED, BECAUSE OF THIS KNOWN ISSUE. *TR

Apr 19, 2020 Power Train 110,264 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING RECALL THEY DID ON THIS TYPE OF CAR. BUT WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN IT SAID THIS CAR WAS NOT RECALLED. SO I AM WONDERING IF YOU GUYS SKIPPED OVER MY VEHICLE. I WOULD APP...

Apr 19, 2020 Steering 110,264 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING RECALL THEY DID ON THIS TYPE OF CAR. BUT WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN IT SAID THIS CAR WAS NOT RECALLED. SO I AM WONDERING IF YOU GUYS SKIPPED OVER MY VEHICLE. I WOULD APP...

Apr 19, 2020 Power Train 110,264 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING RECALL THEY DID ON THIS TYPE OF CAR. BUT WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN IT SAID THIS CAR WAS NOT RECALLED. SO I AM WONDERING IF YOU GUYS SKIPPED OVER MY VEHICLE. I WOULD APP...

Apr 19, 2020 Steering 110,264 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING RECALL THEY DID ON THIS TYPE OF CAR. BUT WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN IT SAID THIS CAR WAS NOT RECALLED. SO I AM WONDERING IF YOU GUYS SKIPPED OVER MY VEHICLE. I WOULD APP...

Apr 17, 2020 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

BRAKES ARE INTERMITTENT, ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON ALONG WITH RED BRAKE LIGHT AND HYBRID REGEN BRAKES DISABLED. SOMETIMES CAR STOPS SOMETIMES CAR DOES NOT STOP. I HAVE LOOKED INTO IT AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED FAILURE. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW SUCH A WELL DOCUMENTED OE FAILURE CAN GO FOR SO LONG W...

Apr 17, 2020 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

BRAKES ARE INTERMITTENT, ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON ALONG WITH RED BRAKE LIGHT AND HYBRID REGEN BRAKES DISABLED. SOMETIMES CAR STOPS SOMETIMES CAR DOES NOT STOP. I HAVE LOOKED INTO IT AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED FAILURE. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW SUCH A WELL DOCUMENTED OE FAILURE CAN GO FOR SO LONG W...

Apr 6, 2020 Steering 217,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO FAIL TO MOVE WITH EASE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. ...

Apr 6, 2020 Steering 217,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO FAIL TO MOVE WITH EASE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. ...

Mar 31, 2020 Electrical System

THE CAR WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (A CITY STREET, NOT A HIGHWAY) AND A TRIANGULAR LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH, ALONG WITH A MESSAGE TO STOP SAFELY. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND I HAD TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. THIS HAD HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY AND I HAD PAID A DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE HYBRID COOLING PUMP. I LA...

Mar 31, 2020 Electrical System

THE CAR WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (A CITY STREET, NOT A HIGHWAY) AND A TRIANGULAR LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH, ALONG WITH A MESSAGE TO STOP SAFELY. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND I HAD TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. THIS HAD HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY AND I HAD PAID A DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE HYBRID COOLING PUMP. I LA...

Mar 10, 2020 Electrical System 117,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP, MID TURN, SLOWING DOWN, AND SOMETIMES ACCELERATING. SEVERAL WEBSITES SHOW 100'S OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS A MAY SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IT DIES AT ANY POINT WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 117,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP, MID TURN, SLOWING DOWN, AND SOMETIMES ACCELERATING. SEVERAL WEBSITES SHOW 100'S OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS A MAY SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IT DIES AT ANY POINT WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 10, 2020 Electrical System 117,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP, MID TURN, SLOWING DOWN, AND SOMETIMES ACCELERATING. SEVERAL WEBSITES SHOW 100'S OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS A MAY SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IT DIES AT ANY POINT WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 117,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP, MID TURN, SLOWING DOWN, AND SOMETIMES ACCELERATING. SEVERAL WEBSITES SHOW 100'S OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS A MAY SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IT DIES AT ANY POINT WHILE DRIVING.

Feb 27, 2020 Steering 160 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS AGO. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. I BECAME SCARED AS I THOUGHT I MIGHT CRASH WHEN I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND TRY TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. STEERING THE CAR EVEN TO THE SID...

Feb 27, 2020 Steering 160 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS AGO. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. I BECAME SCARED AS I THOUGHT I MIGHT CRASH WHEN I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND TRY TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. STEERING THE CAR EVEN TO THE SID...

Feb 20, 2020 Engine 231,000 mi

THE CAR IS REVING HIGH AND ACCELERATING POORLY. THEN THE RED TRIANGLE LIGHT TELLING ME TO STOP SAFETY NOW COMES ON CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF. I TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND IT DRIVES BUT WITH SAME ISSUES. LOOK ON THE CARCOMPLAINT.COM WEBSITE FOR TSB-09-19-12 AND TSB-08-24-5 WHICH DETAIL W...

Feb 20, 2020 Power Train 231,000 mi

THE CAR IS REVING HIGH AND ACCELERATING POORLY. THEN THE RED TRIANGLE LIGHT TELLING ME TO STOP SAFETY NOW COMES ON CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF. I TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND IT DRIVES BUT WITH SAME ISSUES. LOOK ON THE CARCOMPLAINT.COM WEBSITE FOR TSB-09-19-12 AND TSB-08-24-5 WHICH DETAIL W...

Feb 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 231,000 mi

THE CAR IS REVING HIGH AND ACCELERATING POORLY. THEN THE RED TRIANGLE LIGHT TELLING ME TO STOP SAFETY NOW COMES ON CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF. I TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND IT DRIVES BUT WITH SAME ISSUES. LOOK ON THE CARCOMPLAINT.COM WEBSITE FOR TSB-09-19-12 AND TSB-08-24-5 WHICH DETAIL W...

Feb 20, 2020 Engine 231,000 mi

THE CAR IS REVING HIGH AND ACCELERATING POORLY. THEN THE RED TRIANGLE LIGHT TELLING ME TO STOP SAFETY NOW COMES ON CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF. I TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND IT DRIVES BUT WITH SAME ISSUES. LOOK ON THE CARCOMPLAINT.COM WEBSITE FOR TSB-09-19-12 AND TSB-08-24-5 WHICH DETAIL W...

Feb 20, 2020 Power Train 231,000 mi

THE CAR IS REVING HIGH AND ACCELERATING POORLY. THEN THE RED TRIANGLE LIGHT TELLING ME TO STOP SAFETY NOW COMES ON CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF. I TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND IT DRIVES BUT WITH SAME ISSUES. LOOK ON THE CARCOMPLAINT.COM WEBSITE FOR TSB-09-19-12 AND TSB-08-24-5 WHICH DETAIL W...

Feb 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 231,000 mi

THE CAR IS REVING HIGH AND ACCELERATING POORLY. THEN THE RED TRIANGLE LIGHT TELLING ME TO STOP SAFETY NOW COMES ON CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF. I TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND IT DRIVES BUT WITH SAME ISSUES. LOOK ON THE CARCOMPLAINT.COM WEBSITE FOR TSB-09-19-12 AND TSB-08-24-5 WHICH DETAIL W...

Feb 12, 2020 Steering 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING APPR...

Feb 12, 2020 Steering 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING APPR...

Feb 6, 2020 Steering 115,000 mi

JERKING BACK AND FORTH OF STEERING WHEEL WOULD OCCUR OCCASIONALLY UNTIL POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE FAILED. POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT CODE WOULD COME ON EVERY SO OFTEN . I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHILE THE CODE CAME ON AND DIDN'T NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCE IN STEERING DIFFICULTY UNTIL I PARKED THE C...

Feb 6, 2020 Steering 115,000 mi

JERKING BACK AND FORTH OF STEERING WHEEL WOULD OCCUR OCCASIONALLY UNTIL POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE FAILED. POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT CODE WOULD COME ON EVERY SO OFTEN . I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHILE THE CODE CAME ON AND DIDN'T NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCE IN STEERING DIFFICULTY UNTIL I PARKED THE C...

Feb 3, 2020 Steering 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ABOUT 15 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. *DT*JB

Feb 3, 2020 Steering 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ABOUT 15 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. *DT*JB

Jan 29, 2020 Steering 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE BAJA PENINSULA MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND MAKE STRANGE NOISES. SHORTLY AFTER I LOST ALL POWER STEERING MAKING NAVIGATION OVER THE MOUNTAIN ROADS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HARD. ONCE HOME IN THE US I CONTACTED A LOCAL FORD/MERCURY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD AL...

Jan 29, 2020 Steering 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE BAJA PENINSULA MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND MAKE STRANGE NOISES. SHORTLY AFTER I LOST ALL POWER STEERING MAKING NAVIGATION OVER THE MOUNTAIN ROADS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HARD. ONCE HOME IN THE US I CONTACTED A LOCAL FORD/MERCURY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD AL...

Jan 27, 2020 Service Brakes 103,184 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE OR BEING DRIVEN, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THERE WAS THERE WAS A HESITATION IN RESPONSE TO THE WHEELS RESPONDI...

Jan 27, 2020 Steering 103,184 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE OR BEING DRIVEN, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THERE WAS THERE WAS A HESITATION IN RESPONSE TO THE WHEELS RESPONDI...

Jan 27, 2020 Suspension 103,184 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE OR BEING DRIVEN, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THERE WAS THERE WAS A HESITATION IN RESPONSE TO THE WHEELS RESPONDI...

Jan 27, 2020 Steering 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT VEHICLE STARTUP, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOON AFTER, THE STEERING CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING G...

Jan 27, 2020 Service Brakes 103,184 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE OR BEING DRIVEN, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THERE WAS THERE WAS A HESITATION IN RESPONSE TO THE WHEELS RESPONDI...

Jan 27, 2020 Steering 103,184 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE OR BEING DRIVEN, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THERE WAS THERE WAS A HESITATION IN RESPONSE TO THE WHEELS RESPONDI...

Jan 27, 2020 Suspension 103,184 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE OR BEING DRIVEN, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED THERE WAS THERE WAS A HESITATION IN RESPONSE TO THE WHEELS RESPONDI...

Jan 27, 2020 Steering 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT VEHICLE STARTUP, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOON AFTER, THE STEERING CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING G...

Jan 14, 2020 Steering 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE, DRIVING 25-30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. THE STEERING SENSOR FAULT WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V284000 STEERIN...

Jan 14, 2020 Steering 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE, DRIVING 25-30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN. THE STEERING SENSOR FAULT WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V284000 STEERIN...

Jan 13, 2020 Steering 2,136,000 mi

[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 13, 2020 Steering 2,136,000 mi

[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 8, 2020 Steering 76,657 mi

LOST MY POWER STEERING ON THE FREEWAY. PROBLEM: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILURE - RECALL #14V284000 DATE OF RECALL 05/29/2014 SAFETY RECALL 14S05 STEERING PROBLEM FORD CLAIMED THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND I HAD TO PAY $2100 FOR THIS REPAIR. THE PART REPLACE WERE ON THE...

Jan 8, 2020 Steering 76,657 mi

LOST MY POWER STEERING ON THE FREEWAY. PROBLEM: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILURE - RECALL #14V284000 DATE OF RECALL 05/29/2014 SAFETY RECALL 14S05 STEERING PROBLEM FORD CLAIMED THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND I HAD TO PAY $2100 FOR THIS REPAIR. THE PART REPLACE WERE ON THE...

Jan 2, 2020 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ALSO, THE "POWER STEERING FAULTY" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO QUIRK FORD (540 SOUTHERN AR...

Jan 2, 2020 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ALSO, THE "POWER STEERING FAULTY" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO QUIRK FORD (540 SOUTHERN AR...

Jan 1, 2020 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUES WITH OTHER MERCURY MARINER BUT APPEARS MINE IS NOT COVERED BY THIS RECALL HOWEVER I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THE RECALL.

Jan 1, 2020 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUES WITH OTHER MERCURY MARINER BUT APPEARS MINE IS NOT COVERED BY THIS RECALL HOWEVER I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THE RECALL.

Dec 26, 2019 Steering 125,000 mi

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS ESCAPES AND MARINERS. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY.

Dec 26, 2019 Steering 125,000 mi

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS ESCAPES AND MARINERS. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY.

Dec 5, 2019 Steering

I DROVE MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER TO THE GAS STATION LAST WEEK AND THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON READING POWER STEERING SENSOR ASSIST FAULT. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY DIAGNOSED THE STEERING SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED, SO THEY ORDERED THE PART AN...

Dec 5, 2019 Steering

I DROVE MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER TO THE GAS STATION LAST WEEK AND THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON READING POWER STEERING SENSOR ASSIST FAULT. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY DIAGNOSED THE STEERING SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED, SO THEY ORDERED THE PART AN...

Nov 25, 2019 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

ABS AND REGEN BRAKES DISABLED WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON WHEN STARTING CAR FROM PARKED POSITION; HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY FORD DEALER AND ON LINE REPORTS BY CAR OWNERS THAT BRAKES CAN FAIL AND WE SHOULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR. REPLACING REGEN BRAKE SYSTEM MORE THAN 6K ; THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM REQUIRING MANUFAC...

Nov 25, 2019 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

ABS AND REGEN BRAKES DISABLED WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON WHEN STARTING CAR FROM PARKED POSITION; HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY FORD DEALER AND ON LINE REPORTS BY CAR OWNERS THAT BRAKES CAN FAIL AND WE SHOULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR. REPLACING REGEN BRAKE SYSTEM MORE THAN 6K ; THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM REQUIRING MANUFAC...

Nov 16, 2019 Steering 167,000 mi

HELLO, I HAVE A 2008 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. I RETURN FROM WORK ONE EVENING. MY WIFE WAS GOING OUT AND DECIDED TO TAKE DRIVE MY VEHICLE. AS SHE BACKED UP SHE FOUND IT VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WENT OUT.

Nov 16, 2019 Steering 176,936 mi

MY CAR KEEPS SAYING "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". MY WHEEL GAVE OUT SEVERAL OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND NOW I'M TERRIFIED 😬. IT DID IT AGAIN TONIGHT WHILE I JUST TOOK A SPIN AROUND THE CORNER. I ONLY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS! PLEASE TELL ME THAT IT'S A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE

Nov 16, 2019 Steering 167,000 mi

HELLO, I HAVE A 2008 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. I RETURN FROM WORK ONE EVENING. MY WIFE WAS GOING OUT AND DECIDED TO TAKE DRIVE MY VEHICLE. AS SHE BACKED UP SHE FOUND IT VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WENT OUT.

Nov 16, 2019 Steering 176,936 mi

MY CAR KEEPS SAYING "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". MY WHEEL GAVE OUT SEVERAL OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND NOW I'M TERRIFIED 😬. IT DID IT AGAIN TONIGHT WHILE I JUST TOOK A SPIN AROUND THE CORNER. I ONLY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS! PLEASE TELL ME THAT IT'S A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE

Nov 15, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000...

Nov 15, 2019 Steering 190,000 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR CAME ON AND LOSS POWER STEERING. RECALL ON VEHICLE WAS COMPLETED IN 2014 FOR POSSIBLE PROBLEM OF LOSING POWER STEERING. NOW HAVE NO POWER STEERING. TOOK IT TO GARAGE AND MECHANIC SAID THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MODULE WAS FAULTY. THOUGHT THE R...

Nov 15, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000...

Nov 15, 2019 Steering 190,000 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR CAME ON AND LOSS POWER STEERING. RECALL ON VEHICLE WAS COMPLETED IN 2014 FOR POSSIBLE PROBLEM OF LOSING POWER STEERING. NOW HAVE NO POWER STEERING. TOOK IT TO GARAGE AND MECHANIC SAID THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MODULE WAS FAULTY. THOUGHT THE R...

Nov 13, 2019 Service Brakes 53,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND INDICATED "REGEN BRAKES DISABLED". I BRAKED WHEN I CAME TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ENDED UP SKIDDING INTO THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER ADVISED TO REPLACE THE HCU FOR $5000. THE UNIT HAS 55K MILES ON IT. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN FOR THE LAST 2 Y...

Nov 13, 2019 Service Brakes 53,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND INDICATED "REGEN BRAKES DISABLED". I BRAKED WHEN I CAME TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ENDED UP SKIDDING INTO THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER ADVISED TO REPLACE THE HCU FOR $5000. THE UNIT HAS 55K MILES ON IT. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN FOR THE LAST 2 Y...

Nov 10, 2019 Steering 176,000 mi

DEFECTIVE PART ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPLACED AT 111,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT 176,000 MILES AND THE PART NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. POWER ASSIST MECHANISM. WE HAVE NO POWER STEERING. FORD SAID THEY WON'T REPLACE IT, IT HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT.

Nov 10, 2019 Wheels 176,000 mi

DEFECTIVE PART ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPLACED AT 111,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT 176,000 MILES AND THE PART NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. POWER ASSIST MECHANISM. WE HAVE NO POWER STEERING. FORD SAID THEY WON'T REPLACE IT, IT HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT.

Nov 10, 2019 Steering 176,000 mi

DEFECTIVE PART ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPLACED AT 111,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT 176,000 MILES AND THE PART NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. POWER ASSIST MECHANISM. WE HAVE NO POWER STEERING. FORD SAID THEY WON'T REPLACE IT, IT HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT.

Nov 10, 2019 Wheels 176,000 mi

DEFECTIVE PART ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPLACED AT 111,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT 176,000 MILES AND THE PART NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. POWER ASSIST MECHANISM. WE HAVE NO POWER STEERING. FORD SAID THEY WON'T REPLACE IT, IT HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT.

Nov 5, 2019 Unknown Or Other

IGNITION SWITCH TEETH MESSED UP CAUSING THE KEY TO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE. IF YOU HIT A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOSE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS SYSTEM GOES OUT, AND BRAKES GET REALLY SOFT AND AIR BAG LIGHTS COME ON. TRANSMISSION BOGS OUT WITH 2N...

Nov 5, 2019 Unknown Or Other

IGNITION SWITCH TEETH MESSED UP CAUSING THE KEY TO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE. IF YOU HIT A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOSE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS SYSTEM GOES OUT, AND BRAKES GET REALLY SOFT AND AIR BAG LIGHTS COME ON. TRANSMISSION BOGS OUT WITH 2N...

Nov 1, 2019 Steering 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO TURN RIGHT AND LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE W...

Nov 1, 2019 Electrical System 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC AND HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OVER OR GET OFF THE HIGHWAY.

Nov 1, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC AND HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OVER OR GET OFF THE HIGHWAY.

Nov 1, 2019 Steering 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO TURN RIGHT AND LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE W...

Nov 1, 2019 Electrical System 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC AND HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OVER OR GET OFF THE HIGHWAY.

Nov 1, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC AND HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OVER OR GET OFF THE HIGHWAY.

Oct 23, 2019 Steering 223,278 mi

MY POWER STEERING FAILED AND ALTHOUGH FORD RECALLED 900,000 08 MARNINERS MY WASNT ONE OF THEM AND ISNT COVERED.

Oct 23, 2019 Steering 223,278 mi

MY POWER STEERING FAILED AND ALTHOUGH FORD RECALLED 900,000 08 MARNINERS MY WASNT ONE OF THEM AND ISNT COVERED.

Aug 19, 2019 Electrical System 120,000 mi

FORD'S RECALL "CODE 14S19" ON 2005-2008 MARINER HYBRIDS AND ESCAPE HYBRIDS SHOULD COVER ALL OF THESE HYBRIDS BUT IT HAS EXCEPTIONS! FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON *SOME* OF THE 2005-2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRIDS AND *SOME* OF THE CORRESPONDING MERCURY MARINER HYBRIDS. HOWEVER THEY ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A...

Aug 19, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

FORD'S RECALL "CODE 14S19" ON 2005-2008 MARINER HYBRIDS AND ESCAPE HYBRIDS SHOULD COVER ALL OF THESE HYBRIDS BUT IT HAS EXCEPTIONS! FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON *SOME* OF THE 2005-2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRIDS AND *SOME* OF THE CORRESPONDING MERCURY MARINER HYBRIDS. HOWEVER THEY ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A...

Aug 19, 2019 Power Train 120,000 mi

FORD'S RECALL "CODE 14S19" ON 2005-2008 MARINER HYBRIDS AND ESCAPE HYBRIDS SHOULD COVER ALL OF THESE HYBRIDS BUT IT HAS EXCEPTIONS! FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON *SOME* OF THE 2005-2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRIDS AND *SOME* OF THE CORRESPONDING MERCURY MARINER HYBRIDS. HOWEVER THEY ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A...

Aug 19, 2019 Electrical System 120,000 mi

FORD'S RECALL "CODE 14S19" ON 2005-2008 MARINER HYBRIDS AND ESCAPE HYBRIDS SHOULD COVER ALL OF THESE HYBRIDS BUT IT HAS EXCEPTIONS! FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON *SOME* OF THE 2005-2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRIDS AND *SOME* OF THE CORRESPONDING MERCURY MARINER HYBRIDS. HOWEVER THEY ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A...

Aug 19, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

FORD'S RECALL "CODE 14S19" ON 2005-2008 MARINER HYBRIDS AND ESCAPE HYBRIDS SHOULD COVER ALL OF THESE HYBRIDS BUT IT HAS EXCEPTIONS! FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON *SOME* OF THE 2005-2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRIDS AND *SOME* OF THE CORRESPONDING MERCURY MARINER HYBRIDS. HOWEVER THEY ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A...

Aug 19, 2019 Power Train 120,000 mi

FORD'S RECALL "CODE 14S19" ON 2005-2008 MARINER HYBRIDS AND ESCAPE HYBRIDS SHOULD COVER ALL OF THESE HYBRIDS BUT IT HAS EXCEPTIONS! FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON *SOME* OF THE 2005-2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRIDS AND *SOME* OF THE CORRESPONDING MERCURY MARINER HYBRIDS. HOWEVER THEY ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A...

Aug 18, 2019 Air Bags 129,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES KEEP GOING OUT AND CAUSING SUV TO NOT START

Aug 18, 2019 Electrical System 129,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES KEEP GOING OUT AND CAUSING SUV TO NOT START

Aug 18, 2019 Air Bags 129,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES KEEP GOING OUT AND CAUSING SUV TO NOT START

Aug 18, 2019 Electrical System 129,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES KEEP GOING OUT AND CAUSING SUV TO NOT START

Jul 29, 2019 Service Brakes 240,000 mi

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS FAILURE. HALF OR MORE OF BRAKING POWER DIMINISHES. WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLES TRIES STOPPING ITSELF, CREATING A FRONT END WOBBLE. WHEN HAVING TO USE THE BRAKES, TIRES SKID. CANNOT STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY, VERY DANGEROUS. CONSTANT BRAKE SMELL. BRAKE PADS WEAR OR DISINT...

Jul 29, 2019 Service Brakes 240,000 mi

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS FAILURE. HALF OR MORE OF BRAKING POWER DIMINISHES. WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, VEHICLES TRIES STOPPING ITSELF, CREATING A FRONT END WOBBLE. WHEN HAVING TO USE THE BRAKES, TIRES SKID. CANNOT STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY, VERY DANGEROUS. CONSTANT BRAKE SMELL. BRAKE PADS WEAR OR DISINT...

Jun 19, 2019 Power Train 58,000 mi

ON 6/8/2019 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE SET WITH MY DISABLED SON IN VEHICLE THE CAR PULLED BADLY TO ONE SIDE. I IMMEDIATELY BRAKED AND IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH TO GET US OFF THE ROAD. FRONT AXLE HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO. NOW DEALER IS SAYING TRANSMISSION BLEW AND IS OUT WHICH CA...

Jun 19, 2019 Power Train 58,000 mi

ON 6/8/2019 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE SET WITH MY DISABLED SON IN VEHICLE THE CAR PULLED BADLY TO ONE SIDE. I IMMEDIATELY BRAKED AND IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH TO GET US OFF THE ROAD. FRONT AXLE HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO. NOW DEALER IS SAYING TRANSMISSION BLEW AND IS OUT WHICH CA...

Jun 17, 2019 Service Brakes 97,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRICK MODULE HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE PART ALONE IS CLOSE TO $1,200 TO PURCHASE. UPON INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM WE FIND THAT IT IS VERY COMMON AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FORD BUILT CARS OF THIS VINTAGE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL FOR SUCH A COMMON AND CRITICAL IS...

Jun 17, 2019 Service Brakes 97,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRICK MODULE HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE PART ALONE IS CLOSE TO $1,200 TO PURCHASE. UPON INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM WE FIND THAT IT IS VERY COMMON AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FORD BUILT CARS OF THIS VINTAGE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL FOR SUCH A COMMON AND CRITICAL IS...

May 27, 2019 Steering 95,232 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THIS PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ADDRESSED BY A PREVIOUS RECALL IN 2004. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2017 AND EXACTLY ONE YEAR LATER THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH A COPY OF THE RECALL NOTICE AND WAS INFORME...

May 27, 2019 Steering 95,232 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THIS PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ADDRESSED BY A PREVIOUS RECALL IN 2004. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2017 AND EXACTLY ONE YEAR LATER THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH A COPY OF THE RECALL NOTICE AND WAS INFORME...

May 24, 2019 Power Train 165,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL WELL DRIVING MY VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION.WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE AS THE RPM WENT UP.I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON CITY STREET.AS I MADE THE STOP AT STOP-LIGHT AS THE LIGHT TURN GREEN I STEPPED ON THE HAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP BUT VEHICLE BARELY MOVED.

May 24, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 165,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL WELL DRIVING MY VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION.WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE AS THE RPM WENT UP.I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON CITY STREET.AS I MADE THE STOP AT STOP-LIGHT AS THE LIGHT TURN GREEN I STEPPED ON THE HAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP BUT VEHICLE BARELY MOVED.

May 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL WELL DRIVING MY VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION.WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE AS THE RPM WENT UP.I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON CITY STREET.AS I MADE THE STOP AT STOP-LIGHT AS THE LIGHT TURN GREEN I STEPPED ON THE HAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP BUT VEHICLE BARELY MOVED.

May 24, 2019 Power Train 165,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL WELL DRIVING MY VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION.WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE AS THE RPM WENT UP.I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON CITY STREET.AS I MADE THE STOP AT STOP-LIGHT AS THE LIGHT TURN GREEN I STEPPED ON THE HAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP BUT VEHICLE BARELY MOVED.

May 24, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 165,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL WELL DRIVING MY VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION.WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE AS THE RPM WENT UP.I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON CITY STREET.AS I MADE THE STOP AT STOP-LIGHT AS THE LIGHT TURN GREEN I STEPPED ON THE HAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP BUT VEHICLE BARELY MOVED.

May 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL WELL DRIVING MY VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION.WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACCELERATE AS THE RPM WENT UP.I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ON CITY STREET.AS I MADE THE STOP AT STOP-LIGHT AS THE LIGHT TURN GREEN I STEPPED ON THE HAS AND THE RPMS WENT UP BUT VEHICLE BARELY MOVED.

May 18, 2019 Steering

STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO SLAM BRAKES STOP TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON THEN IT WORKS AGAIN FOR A FEW MILES.

May 18, 2019 Steering

STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO SLAM BRAKES STOP TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON THEN IT WORKS AGAIN FOR A FEW MILES.

May 8, 2019 Steering 136,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE STOPED WORKING FOR NO REASON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THIS PROBLEM MY MECHANIC IS TELLING ME IT IS A 50% CHANCE I MAY HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN.

May 8, 2019 Steering 136,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE STOPED WORKING FOR NO REASON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THIS PROBLEM MY MECHANIC IS TELLING ME IT IS A 50% CHANCE I MAY HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN.

Apr 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

EVERYTIME I TRY TO FILL GAS, THE PUMPS KEEP SHUTTING OFF. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST OR SLOW I DO IT OR THE ANGLE. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND AFTER THEY INSPECTED IT AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS ISSUES, THEY LOOKED ONLINE IN THEIR MECHANIC WEBSITE AND SEEN THAT THE FUEL NOZZILS FOR THESE TYPES OF VEHIC...

Apr 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

EVERYTIME I TRY TO FILL GAS, THE PUMPS KEEP SHUTTING OFF. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST OR SLOW I DO IT OR THE ANGLE. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND AFTER THEY INSPECTED IT AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS ISSUES, THEY LOOKED ONLINE IN THEIR MECHANIC WEBSITE AND SEEN THAT THE FUEL NOZZILS FOR THESE TYPES OF VEHIC...

Apr 17, 2019 Steering 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE AND THE STEERING COLUMN OR SENSOR NEED...

Apr 17, 2019 Steering 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE AND THE STEERING COLUMN OR SENSOR NEED...

Apr 4, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD A 2008 MERCURY MARINER FOR LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND I WAS DRIVING AND THE POWERSTEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS TRYING TO MAKE MY WAY TO THE HIGHWAY TO GET MYSELF AND MY 3 CHILDREN HOME AND I COULDN'T STEER IT WAS TO HARD COME TO FIND OUT THERE WAS A TORQUE SENSOR RECALLED FOR THIS CAR...

Apr 4, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD A 2008 MERCURY MARINER FOR LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND I WAS DRIVING AND THE POWERSTEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS TRYING TO MAKE MY WAY TO THE HIGHWAY TO GET MYSELF AND MY 3 CHILDREN HOME AND I COULDN'T STEER IT WAS TO HARD COME TO FIND OUT THERE WAS A TORQUE SENSOR RECALLED FOR THIS CAR...

Apr 1, 2019 Steering 92,000 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO DEPART A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT, WHEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE FAILED. THIS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND SURELY WOULD HAVE IF THE PARKING LOT HAD BEEN MORE FULL.

Apr 1, 2019 Steering 92,000 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO DEPART A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT, WHEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE FAILED. THIS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND SURELY WOULD HAVE IF THE PARKING LOT HAD BEEN MORE FULL.

Mar 12, 2019 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE ABNORMALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING ASSIST ABILITY AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GUIDE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Mar 12, 2019 Steering 98,000 mi

I CALLED FORD AFTER THE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT TURN. IT WAS PARALLEL PARKED ALONG SIDE A STREET, AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD. THE WHEEL WAS MAKING LOUD, GRUNTING NOISES AND SHAKING PROFUSELY. I LOOKED UP AND...

Mar 12, 2019 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE ABNORMALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING ASSIST ABILITY AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GUIDE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Mar 12, 2019 Steering 98,000 mi

I CALLED FORD AFTER THE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT TURN. IT WAS PARALLEL PARKED ALONG SIDE A STREET, AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD. THE WHEEL WAS MAKING LOUD, GRUNTING NOISES AND SHAKING PROFUSELY. I LOOKED UP AND...

Mar 9, 2019 Steering 120,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A CITY STREET INTO A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH. I RESPONDED TO FORD/MERCURY'S INITIAL RECALL SEVERAL YEARS AGO, TAKING THE TO MIDWAY FORD (ROSEVILLE MN). THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE PERFORMED WHATEVER WAS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS THE POWER STEERIN...

Mar 9, 2019 Steering 120,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A CITY STREET INTO A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH. I RESPONDED TO FORD/MERCURY'S INITIAL RECALL SEVERAL YEARS AGO, TAKING THE TO MIDWAY FORD (ROSEVILLE MN). THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE PERFORMED WHATEVER WAS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS THE POWER STEERIN...

Mar 8, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

STERRING ASSIST FAULT. ALL READY RECALLED AND FIXED BUT SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED

Mar 8, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

STERRING ASSIST FAULT. ALL READY RECALLED AND FIXED BUT SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED

Mar 7, 2019 Steering 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING MADE A POPPING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLE FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER SAFETY CAMPAIGN REL...

Mar 7, 2019 Steering 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING MADE A POPPING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLE FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER SAFETY CAMPAIGN REL...

Feb 27, 2019 Steering 145,944 mi

FORD REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER, WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DRIVING VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE OCCURRED.

Feb 27, 2019 Visibility/wiper 145,944 mi

FORD REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER, WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DRIVING VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE OCCURRED.

Feb 27, 2019 Exterior Lighting 145,944 mi

FORD REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER, WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DRIVING VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE OCCURRED.

Feb 27, 2019 Steering 145,944 mi

FORD REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER, WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DRIVING VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE OCCURRED.

Feb 27, 2019 Visibility/wiper 145,944 mi

FORD REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER, WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DRIVING VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE OCCURRED.

Feb 27, 2019 Exterior Lighting 145,944 mi

FORD REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER, WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DRIVING VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE OCCURRED.

Feb 25, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED PACIFICO FORD AT 267-233-6945 (LOCATED AT 6701 ESSINGTON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153), BUT NO ONE A...

Feb 25, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED PACIFICO FORD AT 267-233-6945 (LOCATED AT 6701 ESSINGTON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153), BUT NO ONE A...

Feb 23, 2019 Steering 220,000 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE IN DRIVIVG AWAY FROM MY HOUSE WITH NO WARNING OR SENSOR NOTIFICATION. I CHECKED ALL THE FUSES THEY WHERE FINE THERES NO POWER TO MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING.

Feb 23, 2019 Steering 220,000 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE IN DRIVIVG AWAY FROM MY HOUSE WITH NO WARNING OR SENSOR NOTIFICATION. I CHECKED ALL THE FUSES THEY WHERE FINE THERES NO POWER TO MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING.

Feb 19, 2019 Steering 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERBALE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS COLD STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO LOCATED FAILURE CODE: B2278 (STEERING TORQUE SENSOR). THE DEALER (KOONS SILVER SPRING FORD, 3111 AUTOMOBI...

Feb 19, 2019 Electrical System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERBALE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS COLD STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO LOCATED FAILURE CODE: B2278 (STEERING TORQUE SENSOR). THE DEALER (KOONS SILVER SPRING FORD, 3111 AUTOMOBI...

Feb 19, 2019 Steering 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERBALE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS COLD STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO LOCATED FAILURE CODE: B2278 (STEERING TORQUE SENSOR). THE DEALER (KOONS SILVER SPRING FORD, 3111 AUTOMOBI...

Feb 19, 2019 Electrical System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERBALE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS COLD STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO LOCATED FAILURE CODE: B2278 (STEERING TORQUE SENSOR). THE DEALER (KOONS SILVER SPRING FORD, 3111 AUTOMOBI...

Feb 18, 2019 Steering 10 mi

THE POWER STEERING STOP WORKING

Feb 18, 2019 Steering 10 mi

THE POWER STEERING STOP WORKING

Feb 16, 2019 Steering 70,000 mi

POWER STEERING TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL NOTICE

Feb 16, 2019 Steering 70,000 mi

POWER STEERING TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL NOTICE

Feb 15, 2019 Steering 130,000 mi

POWER STEERING SEIZES AND REVERTS TO MANUAL MOVEMENT. CAR HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON FOR NORMAL STEERING TO RETURN. STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK AND JUMP WHEN STOPPED.

Feb 15, 2019 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING) BY SHAFFER FORD SALES INC. (12532 GARRETT HWY, OAKLAND, MD 21550, (301) 334-2121). AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCE...

Feb 15, 2019 Steering 130,000 mi

POWER STEERING SEIZES AND REVERTS TO MANUAL MOVEMENT. CAR HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON FOR NORMAL STEERING TO RETURN. STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK AND JUMP WHEN STOPPED.

Feb 15, 2019 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING) BY SHAFFER FORD SALES INC. (12532 GARRETT HWY, OAKLAND, MD 21550, (301) 334-2121). AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCE...

Feb 9, 2019 Steering 118,772 mi

THE POWER STRING STOPS FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING..VERY SERIOUS ISSUE.

Feb 9, 2019 Steering 120,000 mi

MY MERCURY MARINER STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND SHAKE AND MY SYSTEM CHECK SCREEN SAID "STEERING ASSIST " AS A PROBLEM . THIS IS A RECALL BUT MY VIN FOR SOME REASON SAID IT HAD NO RECALLS.

Feb 9, 2019 Steering 118,772 mi

THE POWER STRING STOPS FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING..VERY SERIOUS ISSUE.

Feb 9, 2019 Steering 120,000 mi

MY MERCURY MARINER STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND SHAKE AND MY SYSTEM CHECK SCREEN SAID "STEERING ASSIST " AS A PROBLEM . THIS IS A RECALL BUT MY VIN FOR SOME REASON SAID IT HAD NO RECALLS.

Feb 4, 2019 Steering 108,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO SHAKE AROUND 35 MILES PER HOUR. IT WAS BECOMING DIFFICULT TO STEER SO I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. AFTER BEING CHARGED FOR A DIAGNOSIS THEY STATED IT WAS THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR. THEY STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. HOW CAN...

Feb 4, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. PINKHAM LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE (LOCATED AT 1505 N DIXIE HWY, ELIZA...

Feb 4, 2019 Steering 108,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO SHAKE AROUND 35 MILES PER HOUR. IT WAS BECOMING DIFFICULT TO STEER SO I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. AFTER BEING CHARGED FOR A DIAGNOSIS THEY STATED IT WAS THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR. THEY STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. HOW CAN...

Feb 4, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. PINKHAM LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE (LOCATED AT 1505 N DIXIE HWY, ELIZA...

Feb 1, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING) AT BYERLY FORD (LOCATED AT 4041 DIXIE HWY, LOUISV...

Feb 1, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING) AT BYERLY FORD (LOCATED AT 4041 DIXIE HWY, LOUISV...

Jan 24, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, THE INTERIOR FENDER WAS RUSTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO...

Jan 24, 2019 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, THE INTERIOR FENDER WAS RUSTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO...

Jan 24, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, THE INTERIOR FENDER WAS RUSTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO...

Jan 24, 2019 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. ALSO, THE INTERIOR FENDER WAS RUSTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CO...

Jan 23, 2019 Steering 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. BILL KAY FORD (14633 S CICERO AVE, MIDLOTHIAN, IL 60445, (708) 388-3000)...

Jan 23, 2019 Steering 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. BILL KAY FORD (14633 S CICERO AVE, MIDLOTHIAN, IL 60445, (708) 388-3000)...

Jan 9, 2019 Steering 125,000 mi

THE STEERING BOX TORQUE SENSOR WAS A PART OF THE 2014 FORD RECAL. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE SENSOR REPLAIRED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECALL IN NOVEMBER OF 2014.. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AS USED IN DECEMBER OF 2017. IN DECEMBER 2018 THE SENSOR FAILED AGAIN WHILE I WAS DRIVING, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERI...

Jan 9, 2019 Steering 125,000 mi

THE STEERING BOX TORQUE SENSOR WAS A PART OF THE 2014 FORD RECAL. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE SENSOR REPLAIRED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECALL IN NOVEMBER OF 2014.. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AS USED IN DECEMBER OF 2017. IN DECEMBER 2018 THE SENSOR FAILED AGAIN WHILE I WAS DRIVING, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERI...

Jan 2, 2019 Steering 140,000 mi

I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE PART OF THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN I LOST ALL STEERING IT WAS SCARY AND VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE MAKE THIS A WIDER RECALL SO I CAN HAVE MY CAR FIXED. THANK YOU.

Jan 2, 2019 Steering 140,000 mi

I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE PART OF THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN I LOST ALL STEERING IT WAS SCARY AND VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE MAKE THIS A WIDER RECALL SO I CAN HAVE MY CAR FIXED. THANK YOU.

Dec 21, 2018 Steering 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND N...

Dec 21, 2018 Steering 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND N...

Dec 6, 2018 Steering 251,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS INOPERABLE AND MADE THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE SENSOR WAS FAULTY A...

Dec 6, 2018 Steering 251,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS INOPERABLE AND MADE THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE SENSOR WAS FAULTY A...

Dec 2, 2018 Steering 251,000 mi

POWER STEERING IS NOT OPERATING.

Dec 2, 2018 Steering 251,000 mi

POWER STEERING IS NOT OPERATING.

Nov 21, 2018 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY THREE OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER ...

Nov 21, 2018 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY THREE OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER ...

Nov 18, 2018 Steering 185,456 mi

THE POWER STEERING BECAME INTERMITTENT WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW AND THEN A FULL LOSS OF ALL POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING. VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER DURING SLOW SPEEDS.

Nov 18, 2018 Steering 185,456 mi

THE POWER STEERING BECAME INTERMITTENT WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW AND THEN A FULL LOSS OF ALL POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING. VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER DURING SLOW SPEEDS.

Nov 13, 2018 Steering 200,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SWITCHING TO THE RIGHT LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. TIPTON FORD (3840 NORTH EXPRESSWAY, BROWNSVILLE, T...

Nov 13, 2018 Steering 200,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SWITCHING TO THE RIGHT LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. TIPTON FORD (3840 NORTH EXPRESSWAY, BROWNSVILLE, T...

Nov 12, 2018 Steering 129,000 mi

"FORD POWER STEERING RECALL 2008 MERCURY MARINER" WHILE DRIVING, "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" DISPLAYED ON MY CONSOLE AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS IN POWER STEERING, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I FOUND A RECALL LISTING IN 2014 #14S05 FOR THIS SAME ISSUE FOR THE SAME YEAR...

Nov 12, 2018 Steering 129,000 mi

"FORD POWER STEERING RECALL 2008 MERCURY MARINER" WHILE DRIVING, "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" DISPLAYED ON MY CONSOLE AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS IN POWER STEERING, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I FOUND A RECALL LISTING IN 2014 #14S05 FOR THIS SAME ISSUE FOR THE SAME YEAR...

Nov 7, 2018 Power Train

NOV 1 2018 MY MERCURY MARINER PREMIER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY QUIT PULLING NO WARNING LIGHTS NO OTHER WARNING SIGNS IT NEVER SLIPPED GEARS JUST QUIT, I NOTICED AFTER LETTING IT SIT A DAY I TRIED IT AGAIN AND IT WENT NOT EVEN A MILE AND QUIT MOVING THERE WAS A RECALL ...

Nov 7, 2018 Power Train

NOV 1 2018 MY MERCURY MARINER PREMIER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY QUIT PULLING NO WARNING LIGHTS NO OTHER WARNING SIGNS IT NEVER SLIPPED GEARS JUST QUIT, I NOTICED AFTER LETTING IT SIT A DAY I TRIED IT AGAIN AND IT WENT NOT EVEN A MILE AND QUIT MOVING THERE WAS A RECALL ...

Nov 1, 2018 Steering 25 mi

THE STEERING GEAR LOST ELECTRIC POWER AND WON'T START.

Nov 1, 2018 Steering 25 mi

THE STEERING GEAR LOST ELECTRIC POWER AND WON'T START.

Oct 27, 2018 Seat Belts 130,000 mi

DRIVERS BELT DOESN'T UNLOCK

Oct 27, 2018 Seat Belts 130,000 mi

DRIVERS BELT DOESN'T UNLOCK

Oct 22, 2018 Steering

TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR HAD A RECALL IN 2014 ABOUT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER IN 2016 THEY CHANGED THE PART. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM NOW THE STEERING COULDN'T MOVE WHILE I WAS DRIVING I ALMOST HAD A CAR ACCIDENT.

Oct 22, 2018 Structure 159,000 mi

THE TAILGATE HINGES ARE BREAKING THAT HOLD THE REAR WINDOW, THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THE WINDOW WILL FALL OUT AND COULD HIT ANOTHER VEHICLES WINDSHIELD. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, WHEN YOU GO TO DEALER THEY WANT 320.00 TO REPAIR AND SAY THEY SELL MANY OF THESE BRAKETS IT REAL...

Oct 22, 2018 Steering

TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR HAD A RECALL IN 2014 ABOUT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER IN 2016 THEY CHANGED THE PART. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM NOW THE STEERING COULDN'T MOVE WHILE I WAS DRIVING I ALMOST HAD A CAR ACCIDENT.

Oct 22, 2018 Structure 159,000 mi

THE TAILGATE HINGES ARE BREAKING THAT HOLD THE REAR WINDOW, THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THE WINDOW WILL FALL OUT AND COULD HIT ANOTHER VEHICLES WINDSHIELD. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, WHEN YOU GO TO DEALER THEY WANT 320.00 TO REPAIR AND SAY THEY SELL MANY OF THESE BRAKETS IT REAL...

Oct 15, 2018 Steering 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ALSO, THE MESSAGE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAIL" WAS DISPLAYED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOS...

Oct 15, 2018 Steering 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ALSO, THE MESSAGE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAIL" WAS DISPLAYED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOS...

Oct 7, 2018 Power Train

MY 2008 MARINER HAD A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING DEFAULT SENSOR. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THE ISSUE WAS RECALIBRATED IN THE ORIGINIAL RECALL BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN FORD WILL NOT FIX IT THEY DID NOT CHANGE THE PART TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM ORIGINIALLY THEY JUST RESET IT ...

Oct 7, 2018 Steering

MY 2008 MARINER HAD A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING DEFAULT SENSOR. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THE ISSUE WAS RECALIBRATED IN THE ORIGINIAL RECALL BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN FORD WILL NOT FIX IT THEY DID NOT CHANGE THE PART TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM ORIGINIALLY THEY JUST RESET IT ...

Oct 7, 2018 Power Train

MY 2008 MARINER HAD A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING DEFAULT SENSOR. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THE ISSUE WAS RECALIBRATED IN THE ORIGINIAL RECALL BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN FORD WILL NOT FIX IT THEY DID NOT CHANGE THE PART TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM ORIGINIALLY THEY JUST RESET IT ...

Oct 7, 2018 Steering

MY 2008 MARINER HAD A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING DEFAULT SENSOR. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THE ISSUE WAS RECALIBRATED IN THE ORIGINIAL RECALL BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN FORD WILL NOT FIX IT THEY DID NOT CHANGE THE PART TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM ORIGINIALLY THEY JUST RESET IT ...

Jul 31, 2018 Steering

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR ON MY VEHICLE I PURCHASED FROM A USED CAR LOT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE RECALL "FIXED" WHICH FORD SAID WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE IN 2014. MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING AND MAKING A TICKING NOISE SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED TH...

Jul 31, 2018 Steering

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR ON MY VEHICLE I PURCHASED FROM A USED CAR LOT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE RECALL "FIXED" WHICH FORD SAID WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE IN 2014. MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING AND MAKING A TICKING NOISE SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED TH...

Jul 6, 2018 Steering

RECALL FOR THIS VIN SHOWS INCOMPLETE.

Jul 6, 2018 Steering

RECALL FOR THIS VIN SHOWS INCOMPLETE.

Jun 29, 2018 Service Brakes

TOOK TO DEALER FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. POOR AND UNPREDICTABLE STOPPING, AFTER OVER $ 500 REPAIRS TO BRAKES. WORKED OK FOR A WEEK NOW WORST THAN THEY WERE BEFORE REPAIRS.BRAKES CANNOT BE TRUSTED.

Jun 29, 2018 Service Brakes

TOOK TO DEALER FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. POOR AND UNPREDICTABLE STOPPING, AFTER OVER $ 500 REPAIRS TO BRAKES. WORKED OK FOR A WEEK NOW WORST THAN THEY WERE BEFORE REPAIRS.BRAKES CANNOT BE TRUSTED.

Jun 25, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 65 mi

MERCURY MARINER RECALL, I PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER ON 9/27/14. ON 12/19/14 AT NIGHT WHILE ON HIGHWAY THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DECREASED SPEED AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY THE CAR FROM THE REAR, PULLED IN EMERGENCY LINE AND HAD SUV TOWED. REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION ON 12/26/1...

Jun 25, 2018 Power Train 65 mi

MERCURY MARINER RECALL, I PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER ON 9/27/14. ON 12/19/14 AT NIGHT WHILE ON HIGHWAY THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DECREASED SPEED AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY THE CAR FROM THE REAR, PULLED IN EMERGENCY LINE AND HAD SUV TOWED. REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION ON 12/26/1...

Jun 25, 2018 Steering 65 mi

MERCURY MARINER RECALL, I PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER ON 9/27/14. ON 12/19/14 AT NIGHT WHILE ON HIGHWAY THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DECREASED SPEED AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY THE CAR FROM THE REAR, PULLED IN EMERGENCY LINE AND HAD SUV TOWED. REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION ON 12/26/1...

Jun 25, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 65 mi

MERCURY MARINER RECALL, I PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER ON 9/27/14. ON 12/19/14 AT NIGHT WHILE ON HIGHWAY THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DECREASED SPEED AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY THE CAR FROM THE REAR, PULLED IN EMERGENCY LINE AND HAD SUV TOWED. REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION ON 12/26/1...

Jun 25, 2018 Power Train 65 mi

MERCURY MARINER RECALL, I PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER ON 9/27/14. ON 12/19/14 AT NIGHT WHILE ON HIGHWAY THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DECREASED SPEED AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY THE CAR FROM THE REAR, PULLED IN EMERGENCY LINE AND HAD SUV TOWED. REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION ON 12/26/1...

Jun 25, 2018 Steering 65 mi

MERCURY MARINER RECALL, I PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER ON 9/27/14. ON 12/19/14 AT NIGHT WHILE ON HIGHWAY THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DECREASED SPEED AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY THE CAR FROM THE REAR, PULLED IN EMERGENCY LINE AND HAD SUV TOWED. REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION ON 12/26/1...

Jun 12, 2018 Steering 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION WHILE REVERSING. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE FAILURE...

Jun 12, 2018 Steering 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION WHILE REVERSING. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE FAILURE...

May 26, 2018 Steering 81,797 mi

LOST POWER STEERING ALL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND WENT TO BACK OUT AND NO LONGER HAD POWER STEERING. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND I COULD PULL BACK IN TO ASSESS THE SITUATION. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THIS HAPPENED I DON'T THINK I WOULD'VE HAD THE STREN...

May 26, 2018 Steering 81,797 mi

LOST POWER STEERING ALL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND WENT TO BACK OUT AND NO LONGER HAD POWER STEERING. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND I COULD PULL BACK IN TO ASSESS THE SITUATION. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THIS HAPPENED I DON'T THINK I WOULD'VE HAD THE STREN...

May 16, 2018 Steering 72,103 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2017. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY BILL WALSH FORD LINCOLN KIA (2900 COLUMBUS STREET, OTTAWA, IL...

May 16, 2018 Steering 72,103 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2017. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY BILL WALSH FORD LINCOLN KIA (2900 COLUMBUS STREET, OTTAWA, IL...

Apr 25, 2018 Steering 147,000 mi

PERFORMED RECALL SERVICE AT BOZEMAN FORD IN BOZEMAN MONTANA FOR RECALL 14S05 ON OCTOBER 13,2014. ON APRIL 23, 2018 MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND WAS ATTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY TORQUE SENSOR, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED DURING THE INITIAL RECALL SERVICE. WAS INFORMED BY BISON FORD IN GREAT FALLS MON...

Apr 25, 2018 Steering 147,000 mi

PERFORMED RECALL SERVICE AT BOZEMAN FORD IN BOZEMAN MONTANA FOR RECALL 14S05 ON OCTOBER 13,2014. ON APRIL 23, 2018 MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND WAS ATTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY TORQUE SENSOR, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED DURING THE INITIAL RECALL SERVICE. WAS INFORMED BY BISON FORD IN GREAT FALLS MON...

Apr 23, 2018 Steering 95,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER (TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED AN APP...

Apr 23, 2018 Steering 95,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER (TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED AN APP...

Apr 15, 2018 Steering 143,876 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING. WITHIN 48HRS I LOST POWER STEERING AND WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOME BECAUSE IT WENT OUT WHILE PICKING UP MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL. A MECHANIC GAVE ME THE DIAGNOSIS OF ERROR B2278. THE SAME CODE IDENTIFIED FOR RECALL 1...

Apr 15, 2018 Steering 143,876 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING. WITHIN 48HRS I LOST POWER STEERING AND WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOME BECAUSE IT WENT OUT WHILE PICKING UP MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL. A MECHANIC GAVE ME THE DIAGNOSIS OF ERROR B2278. THE SAME CODE IDENTIFIED FOR RECALL 1...

Apr 9, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 143,750 mi

IN MARCH 2018, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY TIME FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. THEN TOWARD MID MARCH, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT.IT STATED ON PANEL "POWER ...

Apr 9, 2018 Electrical System 143,750 mi

IN MARCH 2018, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY TIME FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. THEN TOWARD MID MARCH, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT.IT STATED ON PANEL "POWER ...

Apr 9, 2018 Steering 143,750 mi

IN MARCH 2018, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY TIME FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. THEN TOWARD MID MARCH, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT.IT STATED ON PANEL "POWER ...

Apr 9, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 143,750 mi

IN MARCH 2018, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY TIME FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. THEN TOWARD MID MARCH, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT.IT STATED ON PANEL "POWER ...

Apr 9, 2018 Electrical System 143,750 mi

IN MARCH 2018, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY TIME FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. THEN TOWARD MID MARCH, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT.IT STATED ON PANEL "POWER ...

Apr 9, 2018 Steering 143,750 mi

IN MARCH 2018, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY TIME FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. THEN TOWARD MID MARCH, I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING TOTALLY WENT OUT.IT STATED ON PANEL "POWER ...

Apr 6, 2018 Electrical System 126,022 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONWAY FORD (2393 US-501, CO...

Apr 6, 2018 Steering 126,022 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONWAY FORD (2393 US-501, CO...

Apr 6, 2018 Electrical System 126,022 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONWAY FORD (2393 US-501, CO...

Apr 6, 2018 Steering 126,022 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONWAY FORD (2393 US-501, CO...

Apr 4, 2018 Steering

I HAVE CHECKED IT ONLINE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR SERIES. BUT I NEVER GOT AND UPDATE, OR MAIL FROM FORD, MERCURY FOR THE RECALL. NOW MY CAR HAS THE ISSUE AND CANT EVEN MOVE IT. IT IS FORD RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THE CAR RIGHT. THIS IS NOT CAUSED BECAUSE OF DRIVER. I CALL FORD SERVICE...

Apr 4, 2018 Steering

I HAVE CHECKED IT ONLINE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR SERIES. BUT I NEVER GOT AND UPDATE, OR MAIL FROM FORD, MERCURY FOR THE RECALL. NOW MY CAR HAS THE ISSUE AND CANT EVEN MOVE IT. IT IS FORD RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE THE CAR RIGHT. THIS IS NOT CAUSED BECAUSE OF DRIVER. I CALL FORD SERVICE...

Apr 3, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

SENSOR IN STERING WHEEL IS BAD,ALSO JERKS WHEN IT SHIFTS

Apr 3, 2018 Steering

SENSOR IN STERING WHEEL IS BAD,ALSO JERKS WHEN IT SHIFTS

Apr 3, 2018 Wheels

SENSOR IN STERING WHEEL IS BAD,ALSO JERKS WHEN IT SHIFTS

Apr 3, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

SENSOR IN STERING WHEEL IS BAD,ALSO JERKS WHEN IT SHIFTS

Apr 3, 2018 Steering

SENSOR IN STERING WHEEL IS BAD,ALSO JERKS WHEN IT SHIFTS

Apr 3, 2018 Wheels

SENSOR IN STERING WHEEL IS BAD,ALSO JERKS WHEN IT SHIFTS

Mar 27, 2018 Steering 205,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, POWER STEERING FAILED DURING INTERSECTION TURN. NO ACCIDENT, JUST WRESTLED STEERING WHEEL THROUGH PROBLEM. MY MECHANIC SAID FAILURE WAS "STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR". UPON RESEARCH, I FOUND THIS SEEMS TO BE PART OF A RECALL THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF (REF 14V284000 ISSUED 5/29/2014 -...

Mar 27, 2018 Steering 205,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, POWER STEERING FAILED DURING INTERSECTION TURN. NO ACCIDENT, JUST WRESTLED STEERING WHEEL THROUGH PROBLEM. MY MECHANIC SAID FAILURE WAS "STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR". UPON RESEARCH, I FOUND THIS SEEMS TO BE PART OF A RECALL THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF (REF 14V284000 ISSUED 5/29/2014 -...

Mar 26, 2018 Electrical System 78,000 mi

MANUFACTURER'S FAULTY IGNITION LOCK MODULE WEARS OUT PREMATURELY AND VEHICLE OFTEN DOESN'T START. CAUSED CONSISTENT BUT INTERMITTENT PROBLEM FOR LAST 3 YEARS. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON 2008-2012 MARINERS, FORD ESCAPES AND 2008-2011 FORD FOCUS, WHICH ALL USE THE SAME IGNITION LOCK.

Mar 26, 2018 Electrical System 78,000 mi

MANUFACTURER'S FAULTY IGNITION LOCK MODULE WEARS OUT PREMATURELY AND VEHICLE OFTEN DOESN'T START. CAUSED CONSISTENT BUT INTERMITTENT PROBLEM FOR LAST 3 YEARS. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON 2008-2012 MARINERS, FORD ESCAPES AND 2008-2011 FORD FOCUS, WHICH ALL USE THE SAME IGNITION LOCK.

Mar 20, 2018 Steering 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (BOWKER FORD IN PONCA CITY, OK) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED O...

Mar 20, 2018 Steering 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (BOWKER FORD IN PONCA CITY, OK) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED O...

Mar 19, 2018 Steering 148,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT ANY DRIVER INPUT, WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND RUNNING

Mar 19, 2018 Steering 197,900 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY EVENING WHEN MY MARINER DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE 'POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAULT'. I DID NOT NOTICE AN IMMEDIATE ISSUE WITH THE STEERING BUT CAREFULLY LIMPED IT HOME. THIS MORNING I CALLED MY MECHANIC ABOUT IT. HE HAD FORMERLY WORKED FOR FORD AND WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE...

Mar 19, 2018 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REYNOLDS FORD OF NORMAN (825 N INTERSTATE DR, NORMAN, OK 73069) WHERE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS UPDATED. ON SEVERAL OCC...

Mar 19, 2018 Steering 148,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT ANY DRIVER INPUT, WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND RUNNING

Mar 19, 2018 Steering 197,900 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY EVENING WHEN MY MARINER DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE 'POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAULT'. I DID NOT NOTICE AN IMMEDIATE ISSUE WITH THE STEERING BUT CAREFULLY LIMPED IT HOME. THIS MORNING I CALLED MY MECHANIC ABOUT IT. HE HAD FORMERLY WORKED FOR FORD AND WAS FAMILIAR WITH THE...

Mar 19, 2018 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REYNOLDS FORD OF NORMAN (825 N INTERSTATE DR, NORMAN, OK 73069) WHERE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS UPDATED. ON SEVERAL OCC...

Mar 17, 2018 Steering 685,205 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH THE POWER STEERING FOR MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER FAILED. IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, POSING A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. UPON INSPECTION, IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR HAS FAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, WHILE A SYSTEM IS CLEARLY NOT FUNCTIONIN...

Mar 17, 2018 Steering 685,205 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH THE POWER STEERING FOR MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER FAILED. IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, POSING A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. UPON INSPECTION, IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR HAS FAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, WHILE A SYSTEM IS CLEARLY NOT FUNCTIONIN...

Mar 12, 2018 Steering 72,637 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (DANA FORD LINCOLN, 266 WEST SERVICE ROAD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314) STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED I...

Mar 12, 2018 Steering 72,637 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (DANA FORD LINCOLN, 266 WEST SERVICE ROAD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314) STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED I...

Feb 19, 2018 Steering 110,000 mi

MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. I TURNED IT IN TO GET LOOKED AT TWO DIFFERENT PLACES. BOTH PLACES STATED THAT IT SHOULD BE A RECALL PROBLEM. AFTER DOING FURTHER RESEARCH THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER DOES HAVE A RECALL ON IT FOR THE POWER STEERING ISSUE, HOWEVER MY VIN NUMB...

Feb 19, 2018 Steering 110,000 mi

MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. I TURNED IT IN TO GET LOOKED AT TWO DIFFERENT PLACES. BOTH PLACES STATED THAT IT SHOULD BE A RECALL PROBLEM. AFTER DOING FURTHER RESEARCH THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER DOES HAVE A RECALL ON IT FOR THE POWER STEERING ISSUE, HOWEVER MY VIN NUMB...

Feb 16, 2018 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND IF I DRIVE IT WITH THESE LIGHTS ON I SMELL MY BREAK PADS BURNING. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND IT WOULD COST ME UPWARDS OF $5,885.00 TO REPLACE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SEAR...

Feb 16, 2018 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND IF I DRIVE IT WITH THESE LIGHTS ON I SMELL MY BREAK PADS BURNING. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND IT WOULD COST ME UPWARDS OF $5,885.00 TO REPLACE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SEAR...

Feb 6, 2018 Steering 85,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 6, 2018 Steering 85,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. THE VEHICLE W...

Jan 29, 2018 Steering 143,000 mi

A MESSAGE SAYING 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VERY NOTICEABLY, ALMOST AS IF THE POWER STEERING WAS ABOUT TO QUIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN 2014 FOR RECALL 14S05 AND THE DEALERSHIP SUPPOSEDLY DID THEIR SOFTWARE UPDATE. NOW THEY SAY IT I...

Jan 29, 2018 Steering 143,000 mi

A MESSAGE SAYING 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VERY NOTICEABLY, ALMOST AS IF THE POWER STEERING WAS ABOUT TO QUIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN 2014 FOR RECALL 14S05 AND THE DEALERSHIP SUPPOSEDLY DID THEIR SOFTWARE UPDATE. NOW THEY SAY IT I...

Jan 28, 2018 Steering 136,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN PARKED OR DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL ASSIST FAULT LIGHT COMES ON.

Jan 28, 2018 Steering 136,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN PARKED OR DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL ASSIST FAULT LIGHT COMES ON.

Jan 25, 2018 Steering 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST COLUMN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jan 25, 2018 Steering 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST COLUMN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jan 18, 2018 Steering 100,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE SO I TOOK TO 3 MECHANICS WHICH ALL SAID THE SAME THING THAT IT WAS MY POWER STEERING AND HAS A RECALL CODE OF 14S05. THEN ON PLACE SAID THEY CAN FIX BUT THEN TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T AFTER CHARGING ME $700 FOR A NEW SENSOR, THEN TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO FORD. WHEN...

Jan 18, 2018 Steering 100,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE SO I TOOK TO 3 MECHANICS WHICH ALL SAID THE SAME THING THAT IT WAS MY POWER STEERING AND HAS A RECALL CODE OF 14S05. THEN ON PLACE SAID THEY CAN FIX BUT THEN TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T AFTER CHARGING ME $700 FOR A NEW SENSOR, THEN TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO FORD. WHEN...

Jan 11, 2018 Electrical System 217,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL 14S05 AND SAID RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2014 IN VA UNDER THE PREVIOUS OWNER, FORD DOES NOT HAVE RECORD OF WHAT "STEP" OR PART OF THE RECALL WAS DONE, THERE ARE 3 PARTS. LESS THAN 4 YEARS, THE RECALLED PART, THE TORQUE SENSOR IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS FAULTE...

Jan 11, 2018 Steering 217,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL 14S05 AND SAID RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2014 IN VA UNDER THE PREVIOUS OWNER, FORD DOES NOT HAVE RECORD OF WHAT "STEP" OR PART OF THE RECALL WAS DONE, THERE ARE 3 PARTS. LESS THAN 4 YEARS, THE RECALLED PART, THE TORQUE SENSOR IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS FAULTE...

Jan 11, 2018 Electrical System 217,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL 14S05 AND SAID RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2014 IN VA UNDER THE PREVIOUS OWNER, FORD DOES NOT HAVE RECORD OF WHAT "STEP" OR PART OF THE RECALL WAS DONE, THERE ARE 3 PARTS. LESS THAN 4 YEARS, THE RECALLED PART, THE TORQUE SENSOR IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS FAULTE...

Jan 11, 2018 Steering 217,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL 14S05 AND SAID RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2014 IN VA UNDER THE PREVIOUS OWNER, FORD DOES NOT HAVE RECORD OF WHAT "STEP" OR PART OF THE RECALL WAS DONE, THERE ARE 3 PARTS. LESS THAN 4 YEARS, THE RECALLED PART, THE TORQUE SENSOR IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS FAULTE...

Jan 8, 2018 Steering 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE SENSOR WAS NOT REPLACED, BUT WAS RESET BY THE INDEPENDENT ME...

Jan 8, 2018 Steering 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE SENSOR WAS NOT REPLACED, BUT WAS RESET BY THE INDEPENDENT ME...

Dec 29, 2017 Steering 140,000 mi

LOST POWER STEERING AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT. SAW THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET MY VEHICLE LOOKED AT BUT THEY ARE BOOKED 2 WEEKS FULL. ASKED ABOUT RECALL 14S05 BUT THEY TOLD ME MY VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I CONTACTED FORD AN...

Dec 29, 2017 Steering 140,000 mi

LOST POWER STEERING AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT. SAW THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET MY VEHICLE LOOKED AT BUT THEY ARE BOOKED 2 WEEKS FULL. ASKED ABOUT RECALL 14S05 BUT THEY TOLD ME MY VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I CONTACTED FORD AN...

Dec 17, 2017 Engine 259,000 mi

FRONT MAIN SEAL IS LEAKING VEHICAL IS DRIPPING OIL ON MUFFLER WHEN SITTING STILL

Dec 17, 2017 Engine 259,000 mi

FRONT MAIN SEAL IS LEAKING VEHICAL IS DRIPPING OIL ON MUFFLER WHEN SITTING STILL

Dec 11, 2017 Steering 144,000 mi

LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 11, 2017 Steering 144,000 mi

LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 5, 2017 Service Brakes 50 mi

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM LOCK ON HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING NO WARNING . ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT ON SNOW DUE TO BAD. TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO START CAR IGNITION SWITCH.

Dec 5, 2017 Power Train 50 mi

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM LOCK ON HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING NO WARNING . ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT ON SNOW DUE TO BAD. TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO START CAR IGNITION SWITCH.

Dec 5, 2017 Steering 50 mi

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM LOCK ON HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING NO WARNING . ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT ON SNOW DUE TO BAD. TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO START CAR IGNITION SWITCH.

Dec 5, 2017 Service Brakes 50 mi

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM LOCK ON HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING NO WARNING . ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT ON SNOW DUE TO BAD. TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO START CAR IGNITION SWITCH.

Dec 5, 2017 Power Train 50 mi

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM LOCK ON HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING NO WARNING . ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT ON SNOW DUE TO BAD. TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO START CAR IGNITION SWITCH.

Dec 5, 2017 Steering 50 mi

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM LOCK ON HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING NO WARNING . ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT ON SNOW DUE TO BAD. TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO START CAR IGNITION SWITCH.

Dec 3, 2017 Power Train 88,000 mi

I NEVER RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUTTING IN A TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY TRANSMISSION.

Dec 3, 2017 Suspension 88,000 mi

I NEVER RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUTTING IN A TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY TRANSMISSION.

Dec 3, 2017 Wheels 88,000 mi

I NEVER RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUTTING IN A TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY TRANSMISSION.

Dec 3, 2017 Power Train 88,000 mi

I NEVER RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUTTING IN A TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY TRANSMISSION.

Dec 3, 2017 Suspension 88,000 mi

I NEVER RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUTTING IN A TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY TRANSMISSION.

Dec 3, 2017 Wheels 88,000 mi

I NEVER RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUTTING IN A TRANSMISSION. I WAS ALSO NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS ON MY TRANSMISSION.

Nov 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE WENT OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BARBER FORD IN HOLLAND, MI (640 E 8TH). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,0...

Nov 28, 2017 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE WENT OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BARBER FORD IN HOLLAND, MI (640 E 8TH). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,0...

Nov 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE WENT OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BARBER FORD IN HOLLAND, MI (640 E 8TH). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,0...

Nov 28, 2017 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE WENT OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BARBER FORD IN HOLLAND, MI (640 E 8TH). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,0...

Nov 16, 2017 Steering 215,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING HAS NOT RETURNED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.

Nov 16, 2017 Steering 215,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING HAS NOT RETURNED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.

Nov 14, 2017 Steering 131,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING WAS REPROGRAMMED UNDER RECALL 14S05 BACK IN 2015. BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE ANY ACTIVE CODES IN MY SYSTEM FORWARD REPROGRAMMED THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE. MY VEHICLE NOW IS SHOWING TROUBLE CODE B2278. THE ORIGINAL CODE THAT TRIGGERED A RECALL. MY POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I W...

Nov 14, 2017 Steering 131,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING WAS REPROGRAMMED UNDER RECALL 14S05 BACK IN 2015. BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE ANY ACTIVE CODES IN MY SYSTEM FORWARD REPROGRAMMED THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE. MY VEHICLE NOW IS SHOWING TROUBLE CODE B2278. THE ORIGINAL CODE THAT TRIGGERED A RECALL. MY POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I W...

Nov 13, 2017 Steering 86,590 mi

POWER STEERING WAS LOST MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. WHILE DRIVING AROUND A TURN THE POWER STEERING DROPPED OUT COMPLETELY. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE BUT DEALER SAID MY SPECIFIC CAR WAS NOT COVERED. FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE SINCE IT IS EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED.

Nov 13, 2017 Steering 86,590 mi

POWER STEERING WAS LOST MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. WHILE DRIVING AROUND A TURN THE POWER STEERING DROPPED OUT COMPLETELY. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE BUT DEALER SAID MY SPECIFIC CAR WAS NOT COVERED. FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE SINCE IT IS EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED.

Nov 10, 2017 Steering 126,600 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT RED LIGHT, MAKING LEFT TURN ON GREEN, HALF WAY THRU THE TURN STEERING QUIT WORKING FOR COUPLE SECONDS, THEN STARTED WORKING AGAIN, ALMOST STRIKING ANOTHER CAR, WHO WAS TURNING ALSO IN THE RIGHT LANE, VERY UNSAFE

Nov 10, 2017 Steering 126,600 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT RED LIGHT, MAKING LEFT TURN ON GREEN, HALF WAY THRU THE TURN STEERING QUIT WORKING FOR COUPLE SECONDS, THEN STARTED WORKING AGAIN, ALMOST STRIKING ANOTHER CAR, WHO WAS TURNING ALSO IN THE RIGHT LANE, VERY UNSAFE

Nov 1, 2017 Steering 125,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. SOMETIMES WHEN I MAKE LEFT TURNS, I HEAR A BEEP AND LOSE POWER STEERING. THE VEHIVLE WAS MOVING

Nov 1, 2017 Steering

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN I SUDDENLY DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER STEERING. I WAS 3/4 OF THE WAY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ALMOST IN THE DITCH, BUT I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND WITH EXTREME FORCE MANAGED TO TURN THE WHEEL. THANK GOD NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE APPRO...

Nov 1, 2017 Steering 125,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. SOMETIMES WHEN I MAKE LEFT TURNS, I HEAR A BEEP AND LOSE POWER STEERING. THE VEHIVLE WAS MOVING

Nov 1, 2017 Steering

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN I SUDDENLY DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER STEERING. I WAS 3/4 OF THE WAY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ALMOST IN THE DITCH, BUT I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND WITH EXTREME FORCE MANAGED TO TURN THE WHEEL. THANK GOD NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE APPRO...

Oct 30, 2017 Steering 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WENT TO AN UNKNOWN FORD DEA...

Oct 30, 2017 Steering 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WENT TO AN UNKNOWN FORD DEA...

Oct 28, 2017 Power Train 190,000 mi

IN TOWN, WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE CONTROL.

Oct 28, 2017 Power Train 140,000 mi

I HAVE 2008 MERCURY MARNIER 1ST GEAR STARTS OFF FINE 2ND GEAR WON'T SHIFT TILL IT GETS TO 3750 RPM THEN SHIFTS 3RD FINE NOT IN 4TH IT'S GIVING ME CODES P0732 AND P0734

Oct 28, 2017 Power Train 190,000 mi

IN TOWN, WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE CONTROL.

Oct 28, 2017 Power Train 140,000 mi

I HAVE 2008 MERCURY MARNIER 1ST GEAR STARTS OFF FINE 2ND GEAR WON'T SHIFT TILL IT GETS TO 3750 RPM THEN SHIFTS 3RD FINE NOT IN 4TH IT'S GIVING ME CODES P0732 AND P0734

Oct 21, 2017 Steering 139,000 mi

I WAS DOING 45 MILES AN HOUR ON PULASKI HIGHWAY WHEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR BUT WHEN I TALKED TO THE CAR DEALER THEY KEEP SAYING THEY WORRYING ABOUT GETTING THEIR CAR PAYMENT SO HOW DO I GET THIS FIXED IT WAS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT THEY SAID SINCE IT WASN'T MADE IN K...

Oct 21, 2017 Steering 139,000 mi

I WAS DOING 45 MILES AN HOUR ON PULASKI HIGHWAY WHEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR BUT WHEN I TALKED TO THE CAR DEALER THEY KEEP SAYING THEY WORRYING ABOUT GETTING THEIR CAR PAYMENT SO HOW DO I GET THIS FIXED IT WAS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT THEY SAID SINCE IT WASN'T MADE IN K...

Oct 10, 2017 Steering 148,000 mi

WAS DRIVING WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE LOST STEERING, BECAME SO HARD TO MOVE STEERING WHEEL, ALMOST CRASHED WHEN TRYING TO TURN WHEEL TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC. BARELY MADE IT HOME.

Oct 10, 2017 Steering 148,000 mi

WAS DRIVING WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE LOST STEERING, BECAME SO HARD TO MOVE STEERING WHEEL, ALMOST CRASHED WHEN TRYING TO TURN WHEEL TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC. BARELY MADE IT HOME.

Sep 19, 2017 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON VEHICLE BRAKING BECOMES VERY HARD TO STOP. AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE AND TURNING VEHICLE OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES BRAKE WARNING LIGHT GOES OFF AND VEHICLE DRIVES NORMALLY FOR A FEW DAYS THAN PROBLEM COMES BACK. WHILE AT A ...

Sep 19, 2017 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON VEHICLE BRAKING BECOMES VERY HARD TO STOP. AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE AND TURNING VEHICLE OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES BRAKE WARNING LIGHT GOES OFF AND VEHICLE DRIVES NORMALLY FOR A FEW DAYS THAN PROBLEM COMES BACK. WHILE AT A ...

Sep 18, 2017 Steering 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OURISMAN LINCOLN OF FREDERICK (6001 URBANA PIKE #200, FREDERICK, MD 21704 (...

Sep 18, 2017 Steering 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OURISMAN LINCOLN OF FREDERICK (6001 URBANA PIKE #200, FREDERICK, MD 21704 (...

Aug 28, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 129,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED THE LIFT GATE FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFE GATE ASSEMBLY AND WEATHER STRIPPING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Aug 28, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 129,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED THE LIFT GATE FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFE GATE ASSEMBLY AND WEATHER STRIPPING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Aug 10, 2017 Electrical System 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE OPERATING THE CAR, POSING A DANGER. TRANSMISSION LURCHES ON UPSHIFT BETWEEN 1 - 2 GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL NOT CHARGE BATTERY AND COMPLETELY FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, POSING A DANGER. VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NO...

Aug 10, 2017 Power Train 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE OPERATING THE CAR, POSING A DANGER. TRANSMISSION LURCHES ON UPSHIFT BETWEEN 1 - 2 GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL NOT CHARGE BATTERY AND COMPLETELY FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, POSING A DANGER. VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NO...

Aug 10, 2017 Steering 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE OPERATING THE CAR, POSING A DANGER. TRANSMISSION LURCHES ON UPSHIFT BETWEEN 1 - 2 GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL NOT CHARGE BATTERY AND COMPLETELY FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, POSING A DANGER. VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NO...

Aug 10, 2017 Electrical System 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE OPERATING THE CAR, POSING A DANGER. TRANSMISSION LURCHES ON UPSHIFT BETWEEN 1 - 2 GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL NOT CHARGE BATTERY AND COMPLETELY FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, POSING A DANGER. VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NO...

Aug 10, 2017 Power Train 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE OPERATING THE CAR, POSING A DANGER. TRANSMISSION LURCHES ON UPSHIFT BETWEEN 1 - 2 GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL NOT CHARGE BATTERY AND COMPLETELY FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, POSING A DANGER. VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NO...

Aug 10, 2017 Steering 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE OPERATING THE CAR, POSING A DANGER. TRANSMISSION LURCHES ON UPSHIFT BETWEEN 1 - 2 GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL NOT CHARGE BATTERY AND COMPLETELY FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, POSING A DANGER. VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NO...

Jun 15, 2017 Engine 101,851 mi

THE THROTTLE IS HELD OPEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS EMPLOYED BUT REMAINS OPEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TURNED OFF BOTH BY USING THE OFF BUTTON AND BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS HAPPENS AT 75-80 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN AZ AND UT. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS INEFFECTIVE WITH NO INTAKE VACUUM. THIS I...

Jun 15, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 101,851 mi

THE THROTTLE IS HELD OPEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS EMPLOYED BUT REMAINS OPEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TURNED OFF BOTH BY USING THE OFF BUTTON AND BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS HAPPENS AT 75-80 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN AZ AND UT. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS INEFFECTIVE WITH NO INTAKE VACUUM. THIS I...

Jun 15, 2017 Engine 101,851 mi

THE THROTTLE IS HELD OPEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS EMPLOYED BUT REMAINS OPEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TURNED OFF BOTH BY USING THE OFF BUTTON AND BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS HAPPENS AT 75-80 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN AZ AND UT. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS INEFFECTIVE WITH NO INTAKE VACUUM. THIS I...

Jun 15, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 101,851 mi

THE THROTTLE IS HELD OPEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS EMPLOYED BUT REMAINS OPEN WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TURNED OFF BOTH BY USING THE OFF BUTTON AND BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS HAPPENS AT 75-80 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN AZ AND UT. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS INEFFECTIVE WITH NO INTAKE VACUUM. THIS I...

Jun 8, 2017 Hybrid Propulsion System 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND A LOSS OF POWER INDEPENDENTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

Jun 8, 2017 Hybrid Propulsion System 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND A LOSS OF POWER INDEPENDENTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

May 24, 2017 Steering

MY VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING FAILED DUE TO A DEFUNCT TORQUE SENSOR WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS RECALL. THE POWER STEERING BECAME DEFECTIVE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, AND COMPLETELY FAILED A SHORT TIME THEREAFTER WHILE STOPPED. AFTER I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL IN ...

May 24, 2017 Steering

MY VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING FAILED DUE TO A DEFUNCT TORQUE SENSOR WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS RECALL. THE POWER STEERING BECAME DEFECTIVE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, AND COMPLETELY FAILED A SHORT TIME THEREAFTER WHILE STOPPED. AFTER I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL IN ...

May 5, 2017 Engine 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED B...

May 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED B...

May 5, 2017 Engine 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED B...

May 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED B...

Apr 21, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AS WELL AS THE RPMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT UP TO 4000 RPMS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION,...

Apr 21, 2017 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AS WELL AS THE RPMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT UP TO 4000 RPMS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION,...

Apr 21, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AS WELL AS THE RPMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT UP TO 4000 RPMS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION,...

Apr 21, 2017 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AS WELL AS THE RPMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT UP TO 4000 RPMS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION,...

Apr 19, 2017 Power Train 95,525 mi

WHILE DRIVING WENT TO PULL OUT FROM RED LIGHT AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. FINALLY PUMPED GAS PEDAL AND MANAGED TO GET CAR TO GO FORWARD. CONTINUED TO DO THIS UNTIL WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR IN REVERSE. WAS ABLE TO GET TO EMPTY PARKING LOT SO ROLL BACK COULD PICK ME UP. HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION...

Apr 19, 2017 Power Train 95,525 mi

WHILE DRIVING WENT TO PULL OUT FROM RED LIGHT AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. FINALLY PUMPED GAS PEDAL AND MANAGED TO GET CAR TO GO FORWARD. CONTINUED TO DO THIS UNTIL WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR IN REVERSE. WAS ABLE TO GET TO EMPTY PARKING LOT SO ROLL BACK COULD PICK ME UP. HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION...

Mar 29, 2017 Electrical System 133,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY, THE WARNING LIGHT CHIMES AND DISPLAYS TO "SAFELY STOP VEHICLE". THE CAR NO LONGER ACCELERATES AND SLOWS TO A STOP EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SHOULDER TO PULL OFF TO. I NORMALLY JUST HIT MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULL TO A STOP, WAIT A FEW MINUTES THEN RESTART THE ENGINE....

Mar 29, 2017 Power Train 133,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY, THE WARNING LIGHT CHIMES AND DISPLAYS TO "SAFELY STOP VEHICLE". THE CAR NO LONGER ACCELERATES AND SLOWS TO A STOP EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SHOULDER TO PULL OFF TO. I NORMALLY JUST HIT MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULL TO A STOP, WAIT A FEW MINUTES THEN RESTART THE ENGINE....

Mar 29, 2017 Electrical System 133,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY, THE WARNING LIGHT CHIMES AND DISPLAYS TO "SAFELY STOP VEHICLE". THE CAR NO LONGER ACCELERATES AND SLOWS TO A STOP EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SHOULDER TO PULL OFF TO. I NORMALLY JUST HIT MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULL TO A STOP, WAIT A FEW MINUTES THEN RESTART THE ENGINE....

Mar 29, 2017 Power Train 133,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY, THE WARNING LIGHT CHIMES AND DISPLAYS TO "SAFELY STOP VEHICLE". THE CAR NO LONGER ACCELERATES AND SLOWS TO A STOP EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SHOULDER TO PULL OFF TO. I NORMALLY JUST HIT MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULL TO A STOP, WAIT A FEW MINUTES THEN RESTART THE ENGINE....

Mar 26, 2017 Steering 172,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE. MY STEERING COLUMN WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED, STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AND WHILE DRIVING. AFTER I GOT AN ALIGNMENT, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED.

Mar 26, 2017 Steering 172,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE. MY STEERING COLUMN WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARKED, STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AND WHILE DRIVING. AFTER I GOT AN ALIGNMENT, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED.

Mar 24, 2017 Steering 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE INSERT PANEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE ...

Mar 24, 2017 Steering 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE INSERT PANEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE ...

Mar 18, 2017 Steering 89,250 mi

MY DASHBOARD DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" AND MY STEERING WENT OUT I SEARCH IN THE WEB AND I FOUND A RECALL 14S05 ' ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ' 2008-2011 FORD ESCAPE & MERCURY MARINER BUT I PUT MY VIN # IN NHTSA NO INFORMATION ABOUT MY VEHICLE COMES UP. WHAT SHOULD I DO? THANKS.

Mar 18, 2017 Steering 89,250 mi

MY DASHBOARD DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" AND MY STEERING WENT OUT I SEARCH IN THE WEB AND I FOUND A RECALL 14S05 ' ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ' 2008-2011 FORD ESCAPE & MERCURY MARINER BUT I PUT MY VIN # IN NHTSA NO INFORMATION ABOUT MY VEHICLE COMES UP. WHAT SHOULD I DO? THANKS.

Mar 8, 2017 Steering 123,625 mi

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL BACK IN 2014. I WAS TOLD THAT IF IT WAS NOT OUT, THAT ALL THEY COULD DO IS REPROGRAM IT AND THAT WHEN IT DOES GO OUT THEY WILL REPLACE IT THEN. NOW 2 1/2 YRS LATER, ON MY WAY TO WORK, MY DASHBOARD DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" AND MY STEERING WENT OUT. I TOOK ...

Mar 8, 2017 Steering 123,625 mi

TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL BACK IN 2014. I WAS TOLD THAT IF IT WAS NOT OUT, THAT ALL THEY COULD DO IS REPROGRAM IT AND THAT WHEN IT DOES GO OUT THEY WILL REPLACE IT THEN. NOW 2 1/2 YRS LATER, ON MY WAY TO WORK, MY DASHBOARD DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" AND MY STEERING WENT OUT. I TOOK ...

Mar 6, 2017 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REP...

Mar 6, 2017 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REP...

Feb 22, 2017 Steering 204,000 mi

HAD MINOR STEERING ISSUES AND FOUND I HAD A RECALL ON IT FOR THE POWER STEERING. TOOK IT TO SEELYE WRIGHT OF KALAMAZOO AND THEY REPROGRAMMED IT. WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THIS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS JUMPING ALL OVER THE PLACE WHEN STOPPED AND WOULD PULSATE. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT THERE BEFORE I TOOK IT IN. ...

Feb 22, 2017 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE UNTIL AFTER A REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY A DEALER FOR A POWER STEERING RECALL. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY PROVIDED THE REMEDY BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER T...

Feb 22, 2017 Steering 204,000 mi

HAD MINOR STEERING ISSUES AND FOUND I HAD A RECALL ON IT FOR THE POWER STEERING. TOOK IT TO SEELYE WRIGHT OF KALAMAZOO AND THEY REPROGRAMMED IT. WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THIS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS JUMPING ALL OVER THE PLACE WHEN STOPPED AND WOULD PULSATE. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT THERE BEFORE I TOOK IT IN. ...

Feb 22, 2017 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE UNTIL AFTER A REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY A DEALER FOR A POWER STEERING RECALL. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY PROVIDED THE REMEDY BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER T...

Feb 16, 2017 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE POWER STEERING SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINA...

Feb 16, 2017 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE POWER STEERING SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINA...

Feb 15, 2017 Power Train 262,000 mi

WHEN I PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON MY WAY TO MEIJER THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO A STOP LIGHT WHERE I PUT IT INTO PARK. WHEN I TOOK OFF FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHT EVERYTHING WAS OK, WENT TO MEIJER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. WENT SHOPPING & WHEN I STARTED ...

Feb 15, 2017 Power Train 262,000 mi

WHEN I PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON MY WAY TO MEIJER THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO A STOP LIGHT WHERE I PUT IT INTO PARK. WHEN I TOOK OFF FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHT EVERYTHING WAS OK, WENT TO MEIJER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. WENT SHOPPING & WHEN I STARTED ...

Feb 13, 2017 Steering 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM ONE LANE TO ANOTHER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Feb 13, 2017 Steering 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM ONE LANE TO ANOTHER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Feb 6, 2017 Steering 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND FORCED THE CONTACT TO MANUALLY CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING, BUT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FA...

Feb 6, 2017 Steering 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND FORCED THE CONTACT TO MANUALLY CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING, BUT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FA...

Feb 1, 2017 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PSCM WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Feb 1, 2017 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PSCM WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Jan 25, 2017 Service Brakes 95,200 mi

ABS LIGHT ALONG WITH SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO WARNING RESULTING IN NEAR COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS AND NEARLY STRIKING A PERSON CROSSING THE STREET.

Jan 25, 2017 Service Brakes 95,200 mi

ABS LIGHT ALONG WITH SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO WARNING RESULTING IN NEAR COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS AND NEARLY STRIKING A PERSON CROSSING THE STREET.

Jan 17, 2017 Steering 95,000 mi

STEERING WENT OUT AT 95,000 MILES ON MY DAUGHTER'S 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WE WERE LUCKY THAT SHE OR NO ONE ELSE WAS KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS BAD AND THE ROADS WERE ICY. SHE STATES THAT SHE COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL AND IT TOOK ALL SHE HAD TO TURN AFTER IT WENT OUT, AND,...

Jan 17, 2017 Steering 95,000 mi

STEERING WENT OUT AT 95,000 MILES ON MY DAUGHTER'S 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WE WERE LUCKY THAT SHE OR NO ONE ELSE WAS KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS BAD AND THE ROADS WERE ICY. SHE STATES THAT SHE COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL AND IT TOOK ALL SHE HAD TO TURN AFTER IT WENT OUT, AND,...

Jan 9, 2017 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 04/28/...

Jan 9, 2017 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 04/28/...

Jan 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 72,300 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE INTERSTATE. WE HAD JUST MERGED TO THE PASSING LANE TO ALLOW TRAFFIC MERGING FROM AN ON RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE A VEHICLE NEXT TO US WAS DOING THE EXACT SPEED AS WE WERE WHICH WAS 72 MPH SET CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM THE REAR AND SINC...

Jan 1, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 72,300 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE INTERSTATE. WE HAD JUST MERGED TO THE PASSING LANE TO ALLOW TRAFFIC MERGING FROM AN ON RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE A VEHICLE NEXT TO US WAS DOING THE EXACT SPEED AS WE WERE WHICH WAS 72 MPH SET CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM THE REAR AND SINC...

Jan 1, 2017 Steering 145,770 mi

CAR WORKING NORMAL, SHUT IT OFF, TURNED IT ON THE NEXT DAY AND HAD NO POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. WHEN REVIEWING ONLINE OTHER 2008 MERCURY MARINERS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. HOWEVER, FORD TOLD ME MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. YET THE REPAIR WAS THE EXACT SAME REPAIR THAT WAS NEEDED T...

Jan 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 72,300 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE INTERSTATE. WE HAD JUST MERGED TO THE PASSING LANE TO ALLOW TRAFFIC MERGING FROM AN ON RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE A VEHICLE NEXT TO US WAS DOING THE EXACT SPEED AS WE WERE WHICH WAS 72 MPH SET CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM THE REAR AND SINC...

Jan 1, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 72,300 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE INTERSTATE. WE HAD JUST MERGED TO THE PASSING LANE TO ALLOW TRAFFIC MERGING FROM AN ON RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE A VEHICLE NEXT TO US WAS DOING THE EXACT SPEED AS WE WERE WHICH WAS 72 MPH SET CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM THE REAR AND SINC...

Jan 1, 2017 Steering 145,770 mi

CAR WORKING NORMAL, SHUT IT OFF, TURNED IT ON THE NEXT DAY AND HAD NO POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. WHEN REVIEWING ONLINE OTHER 2008 MERCURY MARINERS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. HOWEVER, FORD TOLD ME MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. YET THE REPAIR WAS THE EXACT SAME REPAIR THAT WAS NEEDED T...

Dec 21, 2016 Steering 118,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES, AND RESUMED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D...

Dec 21, 2016 Power Train 235,508 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR

Dec 21, 2016 Electrical System 235,508 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR

Dec 21, 2016 Steering 235,508 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR

Dec 21, 2016 Suspension 235,508 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR

Dec 21, 2016 Steering 118,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES, AND RESUMED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE D...

Dec 21, 2016 Power Train 235,508 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR

Dec 21, 2016 Electrical System 235,508 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR

Dec 21, 2016 Steering 235,508 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR

Dec 21, 2016 Suspension 235,508 mi

STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR

Dec 19, 2016 Steering 146,310 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THE...

Dec 19, 2016 Steering

POWER STEERING NOT WORKING. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2014 AND DEALER STATES HE FIXED IT, BUT THEY ONLY DID THE MINIMUM AND RAN DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY WERE DONE. THEY STATED THE CODES DIDN'T POP UP THAT WERE REQUIRED. PER MY MECHANIC THEY ARE POPPING UP AS OF TODAY. I CANNOT GET FORD OR DEALERS TO HELP M...

Dec 19, 2016 Steering 146,310 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THE...

Dec 19, 2016 Steering

POWER STEERING NOT WORKING. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2014 AND DEALER STATES HE FIXED IT, BUT THEY ONLY DID THE MINIMUM AND RAN DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY WERE DONE. THEY STATED THE CODES DIDN'T POP UP THAT WERE REQUIRED. PER MY MECHANIC THEY ARE POPPING UP AS OF TODAY. I CANNOT GET FORD OR DEALERS TO HELP M...

Dec 16, 2016 Steering 146,310 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE MARINER, SHE STOPPED AT THE POST OFFICE TO SHIP A PACKAGE. WHEN SHE TRIED PULLING AWAY FROM THE CURVE SHE COULDN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE CALLED ME TOLD ME WHAT HAD HAPPENED , ALSO SAYING THE DISPLAY ON DASHBOARD WAS ON , A MESSAGE THAT READ ELECTTRIC POWER ASSIST...

Dec 16, 2016 Steering 146,310 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE MARINER, SHE STOPPED AT THE POST OFFICE TO SHIP A PACKAGE. WHEN SHE TRIED PULLING AWAY FROM THE CURVE SHE COULDN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE CALLED ME TOLD ME WHAT HAD HAPPENED , ALSO SAYING THE DISPLAY ON DASHBOARD WAS ON , A MESSAGE THAT READ ELECTTRIC POWER ASSIST...

Dec 6, 2016 Engine 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE AP...

Dec 6, 2016 Engine 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE AP...

Nov 9, 2016 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

I HAD TO APPLY A PANIC BREAK DUE TO A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. THE CAR STOPPED BUT THE HYDRAULIC HCU/ECU FOR ABS FAILED AT THE SPOT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND RECEIVED A 1735.00 PLUS TAX ESTIMATE TO FIX IT.

Nov 9, 2016 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

I HAD TO APPLY A PANIC BREAK DUE TO A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. THE CAR STOPPED BUT THE HYDRAULIC HCU/ECU FOR ABS FAILED AT THE SPOT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND RECEIVED A 1735.00 PLUS TAX ESTIMATE TO FIX IT.

Nov 8, 2016 Steering 140,000 mi

I RECEIVED A MESSAGE ON MY DASH DISPLAY "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" WHILE DRIVING. AFTER PARKING, SHUTTING OFF MY VEHICLE, AND THEN RESTARTING MY VEHICLE, MY POWER STEERING WAS LOCKED. THE BRIGHTON FORD DEALERSHIP ASSESSED MY VEHICLE AND TOLD ME I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY TORQUE SENSOR WHICH CAUSES T...

Nov 8, 2016 Steering 140,000 mi

I RECEIVED A MESSAGE ON MY DASH DISPLAY "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" WHILE DRIVING. AFTER PARKING, SHUTTING OFF MY VEHICLE, AND THEN RESTARTING MY VEHICLE, MY POWER STEERING WAS LOCKED. THE BRIGHTON FORD DEALERSHIP ASSESSED MY VEHICLE AND TOLD ME I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY TORQUE SENSOR WHICH CAUSES T...

Nov 3, 2016 Steering 117,000 mi

DROVE TO WORK ABOUT 15 MILES AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THEN STARTED VEHICLE TO MOVE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER SPOT AND STEERING WAS TIGHT AND ON DASH IT SAID POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. WAS UNABLE TO STEER CAR. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER CARE BECAUSE I WANTED TO KNOW IF MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN FIXED WITH CAMPAIGN14...

Nov 3, 2016 Steering 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A CLICKING LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAULT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGN...

Nov 3, 2016 Steering 154,000 mi

RECEIVED FORD RECALL #14S05 IN JULY OF 2014, FOR A "LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST" IN AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THAT FORD WOULD PERFORM A "SOFTWARE UPDATE", OR, "REPLACE AFFECTED COMPONENTS FOR FREE OF CHARGE". TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A NEARBY FORD DEALERSHIP, HAD THE RECALL...

Nov 3, 2016 Steering 117,000 mi

DROVE TO WORK ABOUT 15 MILES AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THEN STARTED VEHICLE TO MOVE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER SPOT AND STEERING WAS TIGHT AND ON DASH IT SAID POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. WAS UNABLE TO STEER CAR. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER CARE BECAUSE I WANTED TO KNOW IF MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN FIXED WITH CAMPAIGN14...

Nov 3, 2016 Steering 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A CLICKING LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAULT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGN...

Nov 3, 2016 Steering 154,000 mi

RECEIVED FORD RECALL #14S05 IN JULY OF 2014, FOR A "LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST" IN AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THAT FORD WOULD PERFORM A "SOFTWARE UPDATE", OR, "REPLACE AFFECTED COMPONENTS FOR FREE OF CHARGE". TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A NEARBY FORD DEALERSHIP, HAD THE RECALL...

Oct 25, 2016 Steering 66,500 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND ON THE DASH IT SAID "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE TORQUE SENSOR WENT OUT AND THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TORQUE SENSOR IN 2014, RECALL 14S05, AND THEIR SOLUTION WAS TO DO...

Oct 25, 2016 Steering 66,500 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND ON THE DASH IT SAID "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE TORQUE SENSOR WENT OUT AND THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TORQUE SENSOR IN 2014, RECALL 14S05, AND THEIR SOLUTION WAS TO DO...

Oct 20, 2016 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Oct 20, 2016 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Oct 5, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING FAULT" WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Oct 5, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING FAULT" WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Oct 5, 2016 Engine Crash 149,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HER WAY HOME, AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE STEERING FELT WEIRD, AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES (DUE TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF) AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED.

Oct 5, 2016 Steering Crash 149,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HER WAY HOME, AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE STEERING FELT WEIRD, AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES (DUE TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF) AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED.

Oct 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other Crash 149,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HER WAY HOME, AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE STEERING FELT WEIRD, AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES (DUE TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF) AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED.

Oct 5, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING FAULT" WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Oct 5, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "POWER STEERING FAULT" WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Oct 5, 2016 Engine Crash 149,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HER WAY HOME, AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE STEERING FELT WEIRD, AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES (DUE TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF) AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED.

Oct 5, 2016 Steering Crash 149,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HER WAY HOME, AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE STEERING FELT WEIRD, AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES (DUE TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF) AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED.

Oct 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other Crash 149,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HER WAY HOME, AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE STEERING FELT WEIRD, AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES (DUE TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF) AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED.

Sep 27, 2016 Steering

IT STARTED OFF WHEN YOU GET ON THE FREEWAY YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHT BECAUSE IT JUMPS IN THE NEXT LANE. AND IT'S HARD TO STEER ESPECIALLY TRYING TO TURN AND GUIDE IT GOING STRAIGHT.

Sep 27, 2016 Steering

IT STARTED OFF WHEN YOU GET ON THE FREEWAY YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHT BECAUSE IT JUMPS IN THE NEXT LANE. AND IT'S HARD TO STEER ESPECIALLY TRYING TO TURN AND GUIDE IT GOING STRAIGHT.

Aug 31, 2016 Power Train 173,000 mi

WHILE MY COLLEGE AGE DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TO CAMPUS ON SUNDAY 8/28/16, CAME TO STOP AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO ACCELERATE, RPM BEGAN TO RACE ERRATICALLY AND CAR WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE. WRENCH LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD IS NOW ILLUMINATED.

Aug 31, 2016 Power Train 173,000 mi

WHILE MY COLLEGE AGE DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TO CAMPUS ON SUNDAY 8/28/16, CAME TO STOP AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO ACCELERATE, RPM BEGAN TO RACE ERRATICALLY AND CAR WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE. WRENCH LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD IS NOW ILLUMINATED.

Aug 28, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

KEY IGNITION DOESN'T WORK. CAR WON'T START WITHOUT JIGGLING KEY.

Aug 28, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

KEY IGNITION DOESN'T WORK. CAR WON'T START WITHOUT JIGGLING KEY.

Jul 21, 2016 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

THIS HAD BEEN A GREAT CAR FOR ME UNTIL TODAY. I LEARNED THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT IS BAD AND WILL REQUIRE NEARLY $5000 TO REPLACE. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAD 105000 MILES. IT IS NOT WORTH MUCH MORE THAN $5K. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TRY AND TRADE THE CAR IN. I LATERALLY JUST GAVE IT TO MY...

Jul 21, 2016 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

THIS HAD BEEN A GREAT CAR FOR ME UNTIL TODAY. I LEARNED THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT IS BAD AND WILL REQUIRE NEARLY $5000 TO REPLACE. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAD 105000 MILES. IT IS NOT WORTH MUCH MORE THAN $5K. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TRY AND TRADE THE CAR IN. I LATERALLY JUST GAVE IT TO MY...

Jul 6, 2016 Steering 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND HOUSING WERE FAULT...

Jul 6, 2016 Steering 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND HOUSING WERE FAULT...

Jul 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other 250,000 mi

THE CPU UNIT HAS HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE AND THE A NEW REPLACEMENT PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. VEHICLE YEAR IS A 2008. THE PROBLEM STARTED TO BECOME HARD TO START THE COMPLETE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.

Jul 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other 250,000 mi

THE CPU UNIT HAS HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE AND THE A NEW REPLACEMENT PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. VEHICLE YEAR IS A 2008. THE PROBLEM STARTED TO BECOME HARD TO START THE COMPLETE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.

Jun 22, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECONNECTED THE ARM; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Jun 22, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECONNECTED THE ARM; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...

Jun 17, 2016 Electrical System 59,234 mi

SAFETY RECALL 14S05 -AS A RESULT OF THE RECALL FORD UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE IN MY CAR IN DEC. 2015, BUT THREE MONTHS LATER THE STEERING FAILED. (THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A QUIET SAN FRANCISCO STREET WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AND REALIZED THAT THE STEERING WOULDN'T WORK.) I FIRST TOWED THE CAR TO MY LOCAL ...

Jun 17, 2016 Steering 59,234 mi

SAFETY RECALL 14S05 -AS A RESULT OF THE RECALL FORD UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE IN MY CAR IN DEC. 2015, BUT THREE MONTHS LATER THE STEERING FAILED. (THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A QUIET SAN FRANCISCO STREET WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AND REALIZED THAT THE STEERING WOULDN'T WORK.) I FIRST TOWED THE CAR TO MY LOCAL ...

Jun 17, 2016 Electrical System 59,234 mi

SAFETY RECALL 14S05 -AS A RESULT OF THE RECALL FORD UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE IN MY CAR IN DEC. 2015, BUT THREE MONTHS LATER THE STEERING FAILED. (THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A QUIET SAN FRANCISCO STREET WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AND REALIZED THAT THE STEERING WOULDN'T WORK.) I FIRST TOWED THE CAR TO MY LOCAL ...

Jun 17, 2016 Steering 59,234 mi

SAFETY RECALL 14S05 -AS A RESULT OF THE RECALL FORD UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE IN MY CAR IN DEC. 2015, BUT THREE MONTHS LATER THE STEERING FAILED. (THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A QUIET SAN FRANCISCO STREET WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AND REALIZED THAT THE STEERING WOULDN'T WORK.) I FIRST TOWED THE CAR TO MY LOCAL ...

May 10, 2016 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE ...

May 10, 2016 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE ...

Apr 5, 2016 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS, MASTER CY...

Apr 5, 2016 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS, MASTER CY...

Apr 1, 2016 Power Train 77,000 mi

SPEED SHIFT FORCED ON 2ND AND 4TH, THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 77000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION IS BAD, CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND NO ACTION TAKEN, THEY SAID THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON A RECALL CAMPAIGN AND OWNER NEEDED TO DO REPAIR AND IF THE CAMPAIGN STARTED ON THIS PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE THEY WILL...

Apr 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

SPEED SHIFT FORCED ON 2ND AND 4TH, THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 77000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION IS BAD, CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND NO ACTION TAKEN, THEY SAID THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON A RECALL CAMPAIGN AND OWNER NEEDED TO DO REPAIR AND IF THE CAMPAIGN STARTED ON THIS PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE THEY WILL...

Apr 1, 2016 Power Train 77,000 mi

SPEED SHIFT FORCED ON 2ND AND 4TH, THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 77000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION IS BAD, CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND NO ACTION TAKEN, THEY SAID THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON A RECALL CAMPAIGN AND OWNER NEEDED TO DO REPAIR AND IF THE CAMPAIGN STARTED ON THIS PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE THEY WILL...

Apr 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

SPEED SHIFT FORCED ON 2ND AND 4TH, THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 77000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION IS BAD, CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND NO ACTION TAKEN, THEY SAID THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON A RECALL CAMPAIGN AND OWNER NEEDED TO DO REPAIR AND IF THE CAMPAIGN STARTED ON THIS PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE THEY WILL...

Mar 21, 2016 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE...

Mar 21, 2016 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE...

Mar 17, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE OVER 15 MPH AND THE SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED TWICE THAT THE THROTTLE CO...

Mar 17, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE OVER 15 MPH AND THE SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED TWICE THAT THE THROTTLE CO...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine 149,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS HAVING TROUBLE STEERING, TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON IT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME SINCE MY VIN NUMBER FOR ME VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $125.00 T...

Feb 24, 2016 Steering 149,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS HAVING TROUBLE STEERING, TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON IT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME SINCE MY VIN NUMBER FOR ME VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $125.00 T...

Feb 24, 2016 Steering 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC DID NOT INDICATE...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine 149,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS HAVING TROUBLE STEERING, TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON IT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME SINCE MY VIN NUMBER FOR ME VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $125.00 T...

Feb 24, 2016 Steering 149,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS HAVING TROUBLE STEERING, TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON IT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME SINCE MY VIN NUMBER FOR ME VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $125.00 T...

Feb 24, 2016 Steering 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC DID NOT INDICATE...

Feb 19, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

I GOT A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR THE POWER STEERING THAT IT COULD GO OUT. TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP - AUTONATION IN WHITE BEAR LAKE MN_ AND THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND CLOSED THE RECALL OUT AS COMPLETE. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING INTERMITTENTLY AND RANDOMLY. IT GO...

Feb 19, 2016 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE IN MOTION. SAFETY RECALL 14S05. FAILURE REQUIRED STEERING COLUMN AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT. FLASH MEMORY HAD BEEN RE-PROGRAMMED 2 YEARS EARLIER AND THAT DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR REPAIR OR DISCOUNT THE REPAIR. YOUNG ADULT DRIVER TEMPORARILY L...

Feb 19, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

I GOT A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR THE POWER STEERING THAT IT COULD GO OUT. TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP - AUTONATION IN WHITE BEAR LAKE MN_ AND THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND CLOSED THE RECALL OUT AS COMPLETE. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING INTERMITTENTLY AND RANDOMLY. IT GO...

Feb 19, 2016 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE IN MOTION. SAFETY RECALL 14S05. FAILURE REQUIRED STEERING COLUMN AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT. FLASH MEMORY HAD BEEN RE-PROGRAMMED 2 YEARS EARLIER AND THAT DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR REPAIR OR DISCOUNT THE REPAIR. YOUNG ADULT DRIVER TEMPORARILY L...

Feb 12, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE VE...

Feb 12, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE VE...

Feb 8, 2016 Steering 85,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING WHILE UNDERWAY (EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING, LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED A COLLISION). VEHICLE WAS "SERVICED" UNDER PREVIOUS POWER STEERING RECALL. VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ROCK BACK & FORTH BEFORE FINAL FAILURE. FORD IS CLAIMING ...

Feb 8, 2016 Steering 85,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING WHILE UNDERWAY (EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING, LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED A COLLISION). VEHICLE WAS "SERVICED" UNDER PREVIOUS POWER STEERING RECALL. VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ROCK BACK & FORTH BEFORE FINAL FAILURE. FORD IS CLAIMING ...

Feb 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 85,061 mi

THROTTLE BODY STICKING, CAR PEDAL WOULD BE PUSHED DOWN AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE THEN PUSH A LITTLE HARDER AND THE CAR WOULD JUMP FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER THE CAR HAS BEEN STOPPED AND THEN THE PEDAL IS PUSHED DOWN AGAIN TO TAKE OFF, SUCH AS AT STOP SIGNS, PARKING LOTS, DRIVE WAYS AND SO FORTH. ...

Feb 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 85,061 mi

THROTTLE BODY STICKING, CAR PEDAL WOULD BE PUSHED DOWN AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE THEN PUSH A LITTLE HARDER AND THE CAR WOULD JUMP FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER THE CAR HAS BEEN STOPPED AND THEN THE PEDAL IS PUSHED DOWN AGAIN TO TAKE OFF, SUCH AS AT STOP SIGNS, PARKING LOTS, DRIVE WAYS AND SO FORTH. ...

Feb 4, 2016 Steering 81,000 mi

TRYING TO EDIT COMPLAINT # 10823464. PLEASE UPDATE RECALL 14V-284 WAS PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE IN STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN ON 12/30/15. SERVICE PERFORMED WAS A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION THAT WAS DESCRIBED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM GOING INTO MANUAL STEERING MODE WITHOUT WARNING AS A RESULT OF TORQUE...

Feb 4, 2016 Steering 154,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND GRINDING SOUNDS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY TORQUE SENSOR WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. HAD A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO BECAUSE OF LO...

Feb 4, 2016 Steering 81,000 mi

TRYING TO EDIT COMPLAINT # 10823464. PLEASE UPDATE RECALL 14V-284 WAS PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE IN STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN ON 12/30/15. SERVICE PERFORMED WAS A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION THAT WAS DESCRIBED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM GOING INTO MANUAL STEERING MODE WITHOUT WARNING AS A RESULT OF TORQUE...

Feb 4, 2016 Steering 154,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND GRINDING SOUNDS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY TORQUE SENSOR WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. HAD A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO BECAUSE OF LO...

Feb 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

SAME RESULTS OF THE CONSUMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 13N03. A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY. CAR BEGAN TO STALL/CHOKE OUT WHILE ACCELERATING. IT CONTINUED TO DO SO UNTIL IT FINALLY LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT BECAUSE MY CAR WAS BUILT AT A DIFFERENT TIME/PLANT DOES NOT ...

Feb 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

SAME RESULTS OF THE CONSUMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 13N03. A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY. CAR BEGAN TO STALL/CHOKE OUT WHILE ACCELERATING. IT CONTINUED TO DO SO UNTIL IT FINALLY LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT BECAUSE MY CAR WAS BUILT AT A DIFFERENT TIME/PLANT DOES NOT ...

Feb 2, 2016 Steering Crash 164,642 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ON THE STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS ...

Feb 2, 2016 Steering Crash 164,642 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR ON THE STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS ...

Feb 1, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING TELLING DRIVER TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO ROAD. TOWED TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD TO REPLACE WITH NEW TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS 60K MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED. OTHER MECHANICS WERE TOLD FORD WOULD NOT SELL THEM PARTS FOR REPAIR AND ONLY FORD COULD WORK ON THEM. THIS I...

Feb 1, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND LOSS OF POWER, INFORMS DRIVER TO SAFELY PULL OVER. TO ROAD. TOWED VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD ONLY OPTION WAS TO REPLACE WITH NEW TRANSMISSION AND THAT FORD WOULD NOT ALLOW TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION, ONLY REPLACE WITH NEW. VEHICLE HAS 60K MILES AND IS WELL MAINT...

Feb 1, 2016 Steering 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AFTER THE REPAIR. THE STEERING WHEEL ONLY OPERATED IN MANUAL MODE. ...

Feb 1, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING TELLING DRIVER TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO ROAD. TOWED TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD TO REPLACE WITH NEW TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS 60K MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED. OTHER MECHANICS WERE TOLD FORD WOULD NOT SELL THEM PARTS FOR REPAIR AND ONLY FORD COULD WORK ON THEM. THIS I...

Feb 1, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND LOSS OF POWER, INFORMS DRIVER TO SAFELY PULL OVER. TO ROAD. TOWED VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD ONLY OPTION WAS TO REPLACE WITH NEW TRANSMISSION AND THAT FORD WOULD NOT ALLOW TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION, ONLY REPLACE WITH NEW. VEHICLE HAS 60K MILES AND IS WELL MAINT...

Feb 1, 2016 Steering 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AFTER THE REPAIR. THE STEERING WHEEL ONLY OPERATED IN MANUAL MODE. ...

Jan 28, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V248000 ...

Jan 28, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V248000 ...

Jan 25, 2016 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE ...

Jan 25, 2016 Steering 105,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN SEPTEMBER 2015. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I LOOKED UP THE RECALL WHICH STATES: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM) AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. IF A VEHICLE SHOWS A HISTORY OF...

Jan 25, 2016 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE ...

Jan 25, 2016 Steering 105,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN SEPTEMBER 2015. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I LOOKED UP THE RECALL WHICH STATES: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM) AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. IF A VEHICLE SHOWS A HISTORY OF...

Jan 22, 2016 Steering 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS ONLY UPDATED F...

Jan 22, 2016 Steering 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED AND, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. TH...

Jan 22, 2016 Steering 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS ONLY UPDATED F...

Jan 22, 2016 Steering 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED AND, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. TH...

Jan 20, 2016 Steering 83,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL 14S05/NHTSA RECALL 14V-284 WAS PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2014. THE SERVICE PERFORMED WAS A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION THAT WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING ABLE TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM GOING INTO MANUAL STEERING MODE WITHOUT WARNING AND AS A RESULT OF A TORQUE SENOR DEFECT. IN JANUARY ...

Jan 20, 2016 Steering 83,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL 14S05/NHTSA RECALL 14V-284 WAS PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2014. THE SERVICE PERFORMED WAS A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION THAT WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING ABLE TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM GOING INTO MANUAL STEERING MODE WITHOUT WARNING AND AS A RESULT OF A TORQUE SENOR DEFECT. IN JANUARY ...

Jan 15, 2016 Steering 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, POWERED THE...

Jan 15, 2016 Steering 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, POWERED THE...

Jan 14, 2016 Electrical System 92,720 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ENGINE, AND ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY. THE STEERING SYS...

Jan 14, 2016 Traction Control System 92,720 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ENGINE, AND ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY. THE STEERING SYS...

Jan 14, 2016 Steering 92,720 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ENGINE, AND ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY. THE STEERING SYS...

Jan 14, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE AT A NORMAL PACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Jan 14, 2016 Electrical System 92,720 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ENGINE, AND ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY. THE STEERING SYS...

Jan 14, 2016 Traction Control System 92,720 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ENGINE, AND ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY. THE STEERING SYS...

Jan 14, 2016 Steering 92,720 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE ENGINE, AND ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY. THE STEERING SYS...

Jan 14, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE AT A NORMAL PACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Jan 12, 2016 Steering 157,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A 90 DEGREE TURN AT AN INTERSECTION MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING.

Jan 12, 2016 Steering 157,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A 90 DEGREE TURN AT AN INTERSECTION MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING.

Jan 11, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V28...

Jan 11, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V28...

Jan 6, 2016 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Jan 6, 2016 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Jan 5, 2016 Steering 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAI...

Jan 5, 2016 Steering 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAI...

Jan 4, 2016 Steering 240,049 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jan 4, 2016 Steering 135,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE ERROR CODE APPEARED 12/27/15 WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED THE STEERING WAS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT CHANGING LANES AND TURNING PLUS ALMOST UNMANAGEABLE ESPECIALLY FROM A STANDING/STOPPED POSITION

Jan 4, 2016 Steering 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START EXPERIENCING ISSUES UNTIL AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERI...

Jan 4, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,...

Jan 4, 2016 Steering 240,049 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jan 4, 2016 Steering 135,000 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE ERROR CODE APPEARED 12/27/15 WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED THE STEERING WAS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT CHANGING LANES AND TURNING PLUS ALMOST UNMANAGEABLE ESPECIALLY FROM A STANDING/STOPPED POSITION

Jan 4, 2016 Steering 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START EXPERIENCING ISSUES UNTIL AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERI...

Jan 4, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,...

Dec 21, 2015 Steering 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER WHERE IT DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE THE VEHICLE HAD A SOFTWARE UPD...

Dec 21, 2015 Steering 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER WHERE IT DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE THE VEHICLE HAD A SOFTWARE UPD...

Dec 17, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SE...

Dec 17, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SE...

Nov 21, 2015 Power Train 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES AN HOUR, STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT, AS I PROCEEDED ON THE GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THEN JOLTED. SUDDENLY, THE WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. FROM THAT POINT THE CAR SEEMED TO IDLE, THE CAR WOULD REV RPM'S AND WOULD NOT SHIFT AUTOMATICALLY TO THE N...

Nov 21, 2015 Power Train 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES AN HOUR, STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT, AS I PROCEEDED ON THE GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THEN JOLTED. SUDDENLY, THE WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. FROM THAT POINT THE CAR SEEMED TO IDLE, THE CAR WOULD REV RPM'S AND WOULD NOT SHIFT AUTOMATICALLY TO THE N...

Nov 16, 2015 Power Train 122,834 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH SHIFTING THE SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SERVO ROUTING COVER AND SERVO RING WERE...

Nov 16, 2015 Power Train 122,834 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH SHIFTING THE SECOND AND FOURTH GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SERVO ROUTING COVER AND SERVO RING WERE...

Nov 9, 2015 Power Train 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER TRAIN LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Nov 9, 2015 Power Train 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER TRAIN LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Nov 6, 2015 Steering 126,000 mi

SPRING OF 2014 IS WHEN THE POWER STEERING HAD BEGAN TO GO OUT RANDOMLY AND IT WOULD COME BACK ON ONCE YOU SHUT THE IGNITION OF AND RESTARTED IT. I CALLED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT RIGHT AT THAT MOMENT BECAUSE THEY WERE WAITING FOR A RECALL TO BE...

Nov 6, 2015 Steering 126,000 mi

SPRING OF 2014 IS WHEN THE POWER STEERING HAD BEGAN TO GO OUT RANDOMLY AND IT WOULD COME BACK ON ONCE YOU SHUT THE IGNITION OF AND RESTARTED IT. I CALLED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT RIGHT AT THAT MOMENT BECAUSE THEY WERE WAITING FOR A RECALL TO BE...

Nov 2, 2015 Steering 127,000 mi

STEERING TORK SENSOR AND MOTOR IMPROPERLY DETECTS INPUTS, CAUSED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. MARINER HAD BEEN RECALLED IN SUMMER OF 2014, RECALL # 14S05, JUST SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED. SOFTWARE UPDATE ONLY DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.. THIS FAILURE IS LIFE THREATING. I WOUL...

Nov 2, 2015 Steering 127,000 mi

STEERING TORK SENSOR AND MOTOR IMPROPERLY DETECTS INPUTS, CAUSED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. MARINER HAD BEEN RECALLED IN SUMMER OF 2014, RECALL # 14S05, JUST SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED. SOFTWARE UPDATE ONLY DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.. THIS FAILURE IS LIFE THREATING. I WOUL...

Oct 29, 2015 Steering

2008 MERCURY MARINER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURER REFUSAL TO PAY RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING AGAIN, A MONTH LATER. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE MODULES TO PREVENT SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEER...

Oct 29, 2015 Steering

2008 MERCURY MARINER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURER REFUSAL TO PAY RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING AGAIN, A MONTH LATER. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE MODULES TO PREVENT SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEER...

Sep 28, 2015 Steering 99,500 mi

MY PARENTS PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER THIS LAST SPRING, AND JUST STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS CUTTING IN AND OUT. WE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL GARAGE WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM (ERROR CODE THAT CAME UP WAS B1342-2F) AND RECOMMENDED WE REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. SINCE THAT ...

Sep 28, 2015 Electrical System 99,500 mi

MY PARENTS PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER THIS LAST SPRING, AND JUST STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS CUTTING IN AND OUT. WE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL GARAGE WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM (ERROR CODE THAT CAME UP WAS B1342-2F) AND RECOMMENDED WE REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. SINCE THAT ...

Sep 28, 2015 Steering 99,500 mi

MY PARENTS PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER THIS LAST SPRING, AND JUST STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS CUTTING IN AND OUT. WE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL GARAGE WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM (ERROR CODE THAT CAME UP WAS B1342-2F) AND RECOMMENDED WE REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. SINCE THAT ...

Sep 28, 2015 Electrical System 99,500 mi

MY PARENTS PURCHASED A 2008 MERCURY MARINER THIS LAST SPRING, AND JUST STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS CUTTING IN AND OUT. WE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL GARAGE WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM (ERROR CODE THAT CAME UP WAS B1342-2F) AND RECOMMENDED WE REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. SINCE THAT ...

Aug 7, 2015 Power Train 147,312 mi

WELL I WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND THEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND STARTED TO GO THEN MY RPM STARTED TO GO UP AND MY MERCURY MARINER DID NOT WANT TO GO NO MORE SO I COASTED TO THE SLOW LANE I REV MY ENGINE WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVE ABOUT ABOUT 1 MIN IN WENT BACK INTO GEAR SO STARTED...

Aug 7, 2015 Power Train 147,312 mi

WELL I WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND THEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND STARTED TO GO THEN MY RPM STARTED TO GO UP AND MY MERCURY MARINER DID NOT WANT TO GO NO MORE SO I COASTED TO THE SLOW LANE I REV MY ENGINE WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVE ABOUT ABOUT 1 MIN IN WENT BACK INTO GEAR SO STARTED...

Jul 28, 2015 Steering 108,906 mi

I HAD THE LETTER FOR THE RECALL # 14S05 AFTER HAVING TROUBLE WITH POWER STEERING JUST GOING OUT WITHOUT WARNING AND HAVING CLOSE CALLS OF HITTING ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE RECALL LETTER AND THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN AND THEY UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE AND CLUSTER PANEL TO WARN ME WH...

Jul 28, 2015 Steering 108,906 mi

I HAD THE LETTER FOR THE RECALL # 14S05 AFTER HAVING TROUBLE WITH POWER STEERING JUST GOING OUT WITHOUT WARNING AND HAVING CLOSE CALLS OF HITTING ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE RECALL LETTER AND THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN AND THEY UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE AND CLUSTER PANEL TO WARN ME WH...

Jul 27, 2015 Air Bags 78,550 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL STAYS ON, INDICATING THAT AIR BAG IS NOT ACTIVATED,

Jul 27, 2015 Air Bags 78,550 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL STAYS ON, INDICATING THAT AIR BAG IS NOT ACTIVATED,

Jul 21, 2015 Air Bags 79,600 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNINGLIGHT IN INSTRUNMENT CLUSTER STAYS ON. THE AIRBAG IS CURRENTLY DEACTIVATED. THIS ITEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARANTY. WHY NOT?

Jul 21, 2015 Air Bags 79,600 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNINGLIGHT IN INSTRUNMENT CLUSTER STAYS ON. THE AIRBAG IS CURRENTLY DEACTIVATED. THIS ITEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARANTY. WHY NOT?

Jun 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED LAST YEAR. MY VEHICLE STARTING HAVING LONG SHIFTS AND WOULD STALL ON ME WHEN AT LOW SPEED. I TOOK IT TO SHOP AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER THAT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE TUBE AND ULTIMATELY CAUSE YOUR TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. I WAS TOLD TO C...

Jun 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED LAST YEAR. MY VEHICLE STARTING HAVING LONG SHIFTS AND WOULD STALL ON ME WHEN AT LOW SPEED. I TOOK IT TO SHOP AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER THAT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE TUBE AND ULTIMATELY CAUSE YOUR TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. I WAS TOLD TO C...

Apr 23, 2015 Steering 80,000 mi

WE HAD THE STEERING RECALL PERFORMED. NOT SURE WHAT THEY DID BUT IT SEEMS WORSE. SINCE THE RECALL THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND THE VEHICLE CAN DART. *TR

Apr 23, 2015 Steering 80,000 mi

WE HAD THE STEERING RECALL PERFORMED. NOT SURE WHAT THEY DID BUT IT SEEMS WORSE. SINCE THE RECALL THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND THE VEHICLE CAN DART. *TR

Apr 16, 2015 Power Train 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES AN HOUR, STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT, AS I PROCEEDED ON THE GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THEN JOLTED. SUDDENLY, THE WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. FROM THAT POINT THE CAR SEEMED TO IDLE, THEN ACCELERATE WITH FORCE. *TR

Apr 16, 2015 Power Train 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES AN HOUR, STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT, AS I PROCEEDED ON THE GREEN LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THEN JOLTED. SUDDENLY, THE WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. FROM THAT POINT THE CAR SEEMED TO IDLE, THEN ACCELERATE WITH FORCE. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Steering 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR...

Apr 8, 2015 Steering 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR...

Apr 1, 2015 Steering 171,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER IN FOR SERVICE RECALL 14S05 FOR THE TORQUE SENSOR THAT CAN CAUSE THE POWER STEERING TO REVERT TO MANUAL. WITHIN THE LAST WEEK THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD QUIT AT LEAST 4 TIMES. AT THE SAME TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE WHEN THE VEHI...

Apr 1, 2015 Steering 171,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER IN FOR SERVICE RECALL 14S05 FOR THE TORQUE SENSOR THAT CAN CAUSE THE POWER STEERING TO REVERT TO MANUAL. WITHIN THE LAST WEEK THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD QUIT AT LEAST 4 TIMES. AT THE SAME TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE WHEN THE VEHI...

Mar 11, 2015 Steering 193,800 mi

I HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL #14S05, IN 2014; IT WAS FIXED IN A MATTER OF 2 HOURS. AFTER THAT MY STEERING WAS VERY FLEXIBLE AND VERY LOOSE, WHICH I THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO GET USED TO. THEN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO TREMBLE WHILE IN PARK OR WITH APPLIED BRAKE. I ...

Mar 11, 2015 Steering 193,800 mi

I HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL #14S05, IN 2014; IT WAS FIXED IN A MATTER OF 2 HOURS. AFTER THAT MY STEERING WAS VERY FLEXIBLE AND VERY LOOSE, WHICH I THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO GET USED TO. THEN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO TREMBLE WHILE IN PARK OR WITH APPLIED BRAKE. I ...

Mar 5, 2015 Wheels 104,689 mi

AS WE DRIVE WHEN WE GO INTO A RIGHT OR LEFT CURVE IT ACTS LIKE THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP FOR JUST A FEW SECONDS. I HAD A RECALL ON IT BACK IN LATE SUMMER I HAD TAKEN IT TO TRI-LAKE FORD IN BRANSON MISSOURI THEY SAID THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. PLEASE CHECK AND SEE IF THE...

Mar 5, 2015 Wheels 104,689 mi

AS WE DRIVE WHEN WE GO INTO A RIGHT OR LEFT CURVE IT ACTS LIKE THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP FOR JUST A FEW SECONDS. I HAD A RECALL ON IT BACK IN LATE SUMMER I HAD TAKEN IT TO TRI-LAKE FORD IN BRANSON MISSOURI THEY SAID THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. PLEASE CHECK AND SEE IF THE...

Mar 4, 2015 Steering 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Mar 4, 2015 Steering 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Feb 24, 2015 Steering 97,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR 2008 MARINER IN JANUARY 2013 AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT UNTIL NOW. WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE STEERING AND HAD IT FIXED. WE STILL NEVER HAVE HAD ANY PROBLEMS. LAST WEEK, ABOUT FEBRUARY 18TH, 2015, I NOTICED THAT WHILE IN PARK WITH VEHICLE RUNNING, THE STEERIN...

Feb 24, 2015 Steering 97,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR 2008 MARINER IN JANUARY 2013 AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT UNTIL NOW. WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE STEERING AND HAD IT FIXED. WE STILL NEVER HAVE HAD ANY PROBLEMS. LAST WEEK, ABOUT FEBRUARY 18TH, 2015, I NOTICED THAT WHILE IN PARK WITH VEHICLE RUNNING, THE STEERIN...

Feb 22, 2015 Steering 143,000 mi

NEVER HAD A PROBLEM TILL I RECEIVED A PAPER BACK IN NOV.2014 FOR A RECALL ON POWER STEERING SO I TOOK IT IN THEY SAID IT CHECKED OUT THEY UPDATED IT AND EVER SINCE THERE JUST WASN'T SOMETHING RIGHT ABOUT OUR STEERING. AT RED LIGHTS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND JERK BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT ME...

Feb 22, 2015 Steering 143,000 mi

NEVER HAD A PROBLEM TILL I RECEIVED A PAPER BACK IN NOV.2014 FOR A RECALL ON POWER STEERING SO I TOOK IT IN THEY SAID IT CHECKED OUT THEY UPDATED IT AND EVER SINCE THERE JUST WASN'T SOMETHING RIGHT ABOUT OUR STEERING. AT RED LIGHTS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND JERK BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT ME...

Feb 17, 2015 Steering 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING FORWARD, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE VE...

Feb 17, 2015 Steering 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING FORWARD, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE VE...

Feb 5, 2015 Steering 125,326 mi

3 MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER INTO FORD FOR THE POWER STEERING RECALL. THEY WERE TO DO ONE OF THREE THINGS: UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING, REPLACE THE TORQUE SENSOR OR REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COLUMN. THEY ONLY UPDATES THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. DAY 1 AFTER IT B...

Feb 5, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,326 mi

3 MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER INTO FORD FOR THE POWER STEERING RECALL. THEY WERE TO DO ONE OF THREE THINGS: UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING, REPLACE THE TORQUE SENSOR OR REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COLUMN. THEY ONLY UPDATES THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. DAY 1 AFTER IT B...

Feb 5, 2015 Steering 125,326 mi

3 MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER INTO FORD FOR THE POWER STEERING RECALL. THEY WERE TO DO ONE OF THREE THINGS: UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING, REPLACE THE TORQUE SENSOR OR REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COLUMN. THEY ONLY UPDATES THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. DAY 1 AFTER IT B...

Feb 5, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,326 mi

3 MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER INTO FORD FOR THE POWER STEERING RECALL. THEY WERE TO DO ONE OF THREE THINGS: UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING, REPLACE THE TORQUE SENSOR OR REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COLUMN. THEY ONLY UPDATES THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. DAY 1 AFTER IT B...

Feb 4, 2015 Steering 112,363 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (TIRES). WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERIN...

Feb 4, 2015 Steering 112,363 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (TIRES). WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERIN...

Feb 2, 2015 Steering 103,719 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Feb 2, 2015 Steering 103,719 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Jan 31, 2015 Steering 110,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE POWER STEERING RECALL THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT I HAVE NO PROOF OF THAT. SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN MY VEHICLE BACK THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT I NEED A NEW STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE T...

Jan 31, 2015 Steering 88,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER, MY STEERING WENT OUT ON A CURVE ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHICH CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD. I COULD NOT MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL WHICH CAUSED ME TO ALMOST DRIVE INTO THE CAR BESIDE ME. I PULLED OVER TO GET GAS & WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE STEERING WAS FINE. I WAS TOLD THAT I...

Jan 31, 2015 Steering 110,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE POWER STEERING RECALL THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT I HAVE NO PROOF OF THAT. SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN MY VEHICLE BACK THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT I NEED A NEW STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE T...

Jan 31, 2015 Steering 88,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER, MY STEERING WENT OUT ON A CURVE ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHICH CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD. I COULD NOT MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL WHICH CAUSED ME TO ALMOST DRIVE INTO THE CAR BESIDE ME. I PULLED OVER TO GET GAS & WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE STEERING WAS FINE. I WAS TOLD THAT I...

Jan 28, 2015 Steering 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED IN ORDER TO RESET THE COMPUTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED FOR...

Jan 28, 2015 Steering 170,079 mi

ON AUGUST 8TH 2014. AT THE TIME OF THE REPAIR AT SUNNYVALE FORD, I TOLD THE ADVISOR ([XXX] ) THAT I HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND REVERTED TO MANUAL MODE. SUNNYVALE FORD THEN ONLY CONDUCTED A RE-PROGRAMMING OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2...

Jan 28, 2015 Steering 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED IN ORDER TO RESET THE COMPUTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED FOR...

Jan 28, 2015 Steering 170,079 mi

ON AUGUST 8TH 2014. AT THE TIME OF THE REPAIR AT SUNNYVALE FORD, I TOLD THE ADVISOR ([XXX] ) THAT I HAD AN INCIDENT WHERE THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND REVERTED TO MANUAL MODE. SUNNYVALE FORD THEN ONLY CONDUCTED A RE-PROGRAMMING OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2...

Jan 26, 2015 Steering 160,000 mi

MY TEENAGE SON WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE HIS 2008 MERCURY MARINER WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE WITHOUT WARNING. IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH BUT HE MANAGE TO GET TO HIS GRANDPARENTS AND PULLED OVER. HIS DASHBOARD INDICATED IT WAS "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAIL." THE POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS THE #1 TREND...

Jan 26, 2015 Steering 160,000 mi

MY TEENAGE SON WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE HIS 2008 MERCURY MARINER WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE WITHOUT WARNING. IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH BUT HE MANAGE TO GET TO HIS GRANDPARENTS AND PULLED OVER. HIS DASHBOARD INDICATED IT WAS "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAIL." THE POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS THE #1 TREND...

Jan 22, 2015 Steering 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V284000 (STEERING) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY 2014. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN AUGUST 2014 AND THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE UPDATE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED. ON JANUARY 16, 2014 WHILE DR...

Jan 22, 2015 Steering 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V284000 (STEERING) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY 2014. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN AUGUST 2014 AND THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE UPDATE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED. ON JANUARY 16, 2014 WHILE DR...

Jan 21, 2015 Steering 101,723 mi

WHEN TAKING THIS VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL SERVICE FORD # 14S05 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000), THE REPROGRAMMING OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING WAS DONE, BUT WAS TOLD THE STEERING SHAFT AND LOWER U-JOINT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL INDICATES FAILED ...

Jan 21, 2015 Steering 101,723 mi

WHEN TAKING THIS VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL SERVICE FORD # 14S05 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000), THE REPROGRAMMING OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING WAS DONE, BUT WAS TOLD THE STEERING SHAFT AND LOWER U-JOINT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL INDICATES FAILED ...

Jan 16, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE STEERING CODE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Jan 16, 2015 Steering 87,810 mi

STARTED VEHICLE. DASH MESSAGE READ "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE." NO POWER STEERING. AFTER DOING ONLINE RESEARCH (IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG TO FIND SIMILAR TO IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS), I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A STEERING RELATED RECALL PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE (7/2014). TOOK VEHICLE TO LINCOLN-MERCURY DE...

Jan 16, 2015 Steering 87,810 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE I...

Jan 16, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE STEERING CODE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Jan 16, 2015 Steering 87,810 mi

STARTED VEHICLE. DASH MESSAGE READ "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE." NO POWER STEERING. AFTER DOING ONLINE RESEARCH (IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG TO FIND SIMILAR TO IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS), I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A STEERING RELATED RECALL PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE (7/2014). TOOK VEHICLE TO LINCOLN-MERCURY DE...

Jan 16, 2015 Steering 87,810 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE I...

Jan 15, 2015 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICL...

Jan 15, 2015 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICL...

Jan 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

IN COLD WEATHER MY GAS PEDAL STICKS. EVEN AFTER I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AND LET RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES. WHEN I GET IN, REVERSE TO FORWARD POSITION AND TRY TO ACCELERATE- THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. I HAVE TO SLAM ON IT FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES BEFORE IT ACTUALLY WORKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AS WELL, N...

Jan 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD EXCESSIVELY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED HER BRAKES AND WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO F...

Jan 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

IN COLD WEATHER MY GAS PEDAL STICKS. EVEN AFTER I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AND LET RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES. WHEN I GET IN, REVERSE TO FORWARD POSITION AND TRY TO ACCELERATE- THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. I HAVE TO SLAM ON IT FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES BEFORE IT ACTUALLY WORKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AS WELL, N...

Jan 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD EXCESSIVELY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED HER BRAKES AND WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO F...

Jan 7, 2015 Steering 94,000 mi

THIS IS REFERENCE TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10653141. I DISCOVERED THE JULY 1, 2014 FORD'S SAFETY RECALL 14S05 NOTICE TO ALL US FORD DEALERS. ON PAGE 6 A QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR THE FORD DEALERS FROM FORD'S SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS, REVEALS FORD NEVER ATTENDED THE REPROGRAMMING THE MODULES TO FIX ...

Jan 7, 2015 Electrical System 94,000 mi

THIS IS REFERENCE TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10653141. I DISCOVERED THE JULY 1, 2014 FORD'S SAFETY RECALL 14S05 NOTICE TO ALL US FORD DEALERS. ON PAGE 6 A QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR THE FORD DEALERS FROM FORD'S SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS, REVEALS FORD NEVER ATTENDED THE REPROGRAMMING THE MODULES TO FIX ...

Jan 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE STOP SAFELY NOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS D...

Jan 7, 2015 Steering 132,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING), THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEER...

Jan 7, 2015 Steering 94,000 mi

THIS IS REFERENCE TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10653141. I DISCOVERED THE JULY 1, 2014 FORD'S SAFETY RECALL 14S05 NOTICE TO ALL US FORD DEALERS. ON PAGE 6 A QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR THE FORD DEALERS FROM FORD'S SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS, REVEALS FORD NEVER ATTENDED THE REPROGRAMMING THE MODULES TO FIX ...

Jan 7, 2015 Electrical System 94,000 mi

THIS IS REFERENCE TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10653141. I DISCOVERED THE JULY 1, 2014 FORD'S SAFETY RECALL 14S05 NOTICE TO ALL US FORD DEALERS. ON PAGE 6 A QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR THE FORD DEALERS FROM FORD'S SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS, REVEALS FORD NEVER ATTENDED THE REPROGRAMMING THE MODULES TO FIX ...

Jan 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE STOP SAFELY NOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS D...

Jan 7, 2015 Steering 132,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING), THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEER...

Dec 22, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...

Dec 22, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...

Dec 8, 2014 Steering 96,500 mi

I STARTED LOSING POWER STEERING APPROXIMATELY ONCE A MONTH BUT COULD TURN MY CAR OFF AND IT WOULD RESTORE ITSELF. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL ON JULY 29, 2014, AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE FOR A FEW MONTHS BUT THEN NOVEMBER 8, 2014, IT DID THE SAME THING AS BEFORE AND NOVEMBER 9, 2014, THE POWER STE...

Dec 8, 2014 Steering 96,500 mi

I STARTED LOSING POWER STEERING APPROXIMATELY ONCE A MONTH BUT COULD TURN MY CAR OFF AND IT WOULD RESTORE ITSELF. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL ON JULY 29, 2014, AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE FOR A FEW MONTHS BUT THEN NOVEMBER 8, 2014, IT DID THE SAME THING AS BEFORE AND NOVEMBER 9, 2014, THE POWER STE...

Nov 26, 2014 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V284000 (STEERING) WAS COMPLETED ON OCTOBER 31, 2014 AND THE DEALER UPDATED THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE POWER...

Nov 26, 2014 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V284000 (STEERING) WAS COMPLETED ON OCTOBER 31, 2014 AND THE DEALER UPDATED THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE POWER...

Nov 12, 2014 Steering 80,376 mi

POWER STEERING CUTS OUT INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO WARNING. BROUGHT TO DEALER IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AND THEY COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE THEN. IN EARLY 2013 IT BECAME MORE FREQUENT AND IN FEBRUARY 2013 IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED WITH A PROBLEM THAT COULD ONLY BE RE...

Nov 12, 2014 Steering 80,376 mi

POWER STEERING CUTS OUT INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO WARNING. BROUGHT TO DEALER IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AND THEY COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE THEN. IN EARLY 2013 IT BECAME MORE FREQUENT AND IN FEBRUARY 2013 IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED WITH A PROBLEM THAT COULD ONLY BE RE...

Nov 6, 2014 Steering 97,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 MERCURY MARINER (VIN # [XXX]) THAT HAD THE POWER STEERING RECALL IN AUGUST 2014, WHERE THE DEALER UPDATED THE SOFTWARE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000). THREE MONTHS LATER (11/3/2014) MY POWER STEERING IS OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM BEING TOLD SINCE THE RECALL IS CLOSED OUT TH...

Nov 6, 2014 Steering 97,000 mi

I HAVE A 2008 MERCURY MARINER (VIN # [XXX]) THAT HAD THE POWER STEERING RECALL IN AUGUST 2014, WHERE THE DEALER UPDATED THE SOFTWARE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000). THREE MONTHS LATER (11/3/2014) MY POWER STEERING IS OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM BEING TOLD SINCE THE RECALL IS CLOSED OUT TH...

Nov 4, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL EVERY TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Nov 4, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL EVERY TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Nov 4, 2014 Steering 93,000 mi

I HAD STOPPED BY MY APARTMENT COMPLEX OFFICE TO PICK UP A PACKAGE. I STARTED THE MOTOR AND BEGAN TO BACK OUT. I THEN PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT SLOWLY TOWARDS MY APARTMENT TO PARK IT. I RESTARTED THE CAR. ONCE I DID THIS, THE STEERING WAS BEHAVING N...

Nov 4, 2014 Power Train 93,000 mi

I HAD STOPPED BY MY APARTMENT COMPLEX OFFICE TO PICK UP A PACKAGE. I STARTED THE MOTOR AND BEGAN TO BACK OUT. I THEN PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT SLOWLY TOWARDS MY APARTMENT TO PARK IT. I RESTARTED THE CAR. ONCE I DID THIS, THE STEERING WAS BEHAVING N...

Nov 4, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL EVERY TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Nov 4, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL EVERY TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Nov 4, 2014 Steering 93,000 mi

I HAD STOPPED BY MY APARTMENT COMPLEX OFFICE TO PICK UP A PACKAGE. I STARTED THE MOTOR AND BEGAN TO BACK OUT. I THEN PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT SLOWLY TOWARDS MY APARTMENT TO PARK IT. I RESTARTED THE CAR. ONCE I DID THIS, THE STEERING WAS BEHAVING N...

Nov 4, 2014 Power Train 93,000 mi

I HAD STOPPED BY MY APARTMENT COMPLEX OFFICE TO PICK UP A PACKAGE. I STARTED THE MOTOR AND BEGAN TO BACK OUT. I THEN PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT SLOWLY TOWARDS MY APARTMENT TO PARK IT. I RESTARTED THE CAR. ONCE I DID THIS, THE STEERING WAS BEHAVING N...

Oct 20, 2014 Air Bags 82,000 mi

WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THERE IS VIBRATION COMING FROM WHERE THE AIR BAG IS. I HAVE NOTICED THIS THE PAST FEW MONTHS AND IT IS CONSTANT EVERY TIME I AM AT A STOP. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE A PASSENGER AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OFF. *TR

Oct 20, 2014 Air Bags 82,000 mi

WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THERE IS VIBRATION COMING FROM WHERE THE AIR BAG IS. I HAVE NOTICED THIS THE PAST FEW MONTHS AND IT IS CONSTANT EVERY TIME I AM AT A STOP. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE A PASSENGER AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OFF. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 146,000 mi

ACTS LIKE THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. NO POWER WHEN ACCELERATING BUT RPMS GO UP AND THEN SURGES WHEN FINALLY THROTTLE WORKS . WRENCH LIGHT ON. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

ACTS LIKE THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. NO POWER WHEN ACCELERATING BUT RPMS GO UP AND THEN SURGES WHEN FINALLY THROTTLE WORKS . WRENCH LIGHT ON. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 146,000 mi

ACTS LIKE THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. NO POWER WHEN ACCELERATING BUT RPMS GO UP AND THEN SURGES WHEN FINALLY THROTTLE WORKS . WRENCH LIGHT ON. *TR

Oct 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

ACTS LIKE THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. NO POWER WHEN ACCELERATING BUT RPMS GO UP AND THEN SURGES WHEN FINALLY THROTTLE WORKS . WRENCH LIGHT ON. *TR

Oct 12, 2014 Steering 73,500 mi

OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS, THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER MY WIFE DRIVES, THE POWER STEERING HAS CEASED TO WORK. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE CAR OF, RESTART IT AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESUME. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL STILL HAVING POWER STEERING BACK IN AUG, 2014, AND DEALER CHECKED FOR CO...

Oct 12, 2014 Steering 73,500 mi

OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS, THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER MY WIFE DRIVES, THE POWER STEERING HAS CEASED TO WORK. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE CAR OF, RESTART IT AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESUME. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL STILL HAVING POWER STEERING BACK IN AUG, 2014, AND DEALER CHECKED FOR CO...

Sep 23, 2014 Unknown Or Other 69,286 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY AND WILL NOT START BACK UP IMMEDIATELY AND WHEN IT DOES IT RUNS VERY ROUGH I BELIEVE IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY SINCE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE. *TR

Sep 23, 2014 Unknown Or Other 69,286 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY AND WILL NOT START BACK UP IMMEDIATELY AND WHEN IT DOES IT RUNS VERY ROUGH I BELIEVE IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY SINCE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE. *TR

Sep 12, 2014 Structure 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEAR THE REAR TIRES WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER AND THE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THE FRAME ABOVE THE REAR TIRES WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A FOAM LIKE SUBSTANCE. WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN THE VEHICL...

Sep 12, 2014 Structure 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEAR THE REAR TIRES WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER AND THE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THE FRAME ABOVE THE REAR TIRES WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A FOAM LIKE SUBSTANCE. WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN THE VEHICL...

Sep 12, 2014 Structure 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEAR THE REAR TIRES WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER AND THE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THE FRAME ABOVE THE REAR TIRES WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A FOAM LIKE SUBSTANCE. WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN THE VEHICL...

Sep 12, 2014 Structure 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEAR THE REAR TIRES WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER AND THE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THE FRAME ABOVE THE REAR TIRES WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A FOAM LIKE SUBSTANCE. WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN THE VEHICL...

Sep 11, 2014 Steering 94,032 mi

UNABLE TO TURN KEY TO START VEHICLE, HAD TO MANUALLY MOVE STEERING WHEEL. REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH IN MAY 2012, THEN REPLACED STEERING COLUMN IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY IN JULY 2013. RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM REVERTING TO MANUAL STEERING MODE. I SPOKE WITH...

Sep 11, 2014 Steering 94,032 mi

UNABLE TO TURN KEY TO START VEHICLE, HAD TO MANUALLY MOVE STEERING WHEEL. REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH IN MAY 2012, THEN REPLACED STEERING COLUMN IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY IN JULY 2013. RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM REVERTING TO MANUAL STEERING MODE. I SPOKE WITH...

Sep 8, 2014 Electrical System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. AFTER THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED STEERING AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. IN...

Sep 8, 2014 Steering 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. AFTER THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED STEERING AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. IN...

Sep 8, 2014 Electrical System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. AFTER THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED STEERING AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. IN...

Sep 8, 2014 Steering 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. AFTER THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED STEERING AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. IN...

Aug 13, 2014 Steering Crash 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. TH...

Aug 13, 2014 Steering Crash 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. TH...

Aug 9, 2014 Power Train 46,000 mi

MY 08' MERCURY MARINER HAS ONLY 46,000 MILES ON IT AND NOW NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE, THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE BACKWARDS. IT WORKED IN DRIVE, BUT I HAD TO PUSH MY CAR IN ORDER TO TURN IT AROUND AND DRIVE TO A REPAIR SHOP. I WAS THEN INFORMED THA...

Aug 9, 2014 Power Train 46,000 mi

MY 08' MERCURY MARINER HAS ONLY 46,000 MILES ON IT AND NOW NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE, THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE BACKWARDS. IT WORKED IN DRIVE, BUT I HAD TO PUSH MY CAR IN ORDER TO TURN IT AROUND AND DRIVE TO A REPAIR SHOP. I WAS THEN INFORMED THA...

Jul 24, 2014 Steering Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED....

Jul 24, 2014 Steering Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED....

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 70,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN RAINING, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WOULD GET WET AND CAUSED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE...

Jul 15, 2014 Visibility 70,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN RAINING, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WOULD GET WET AND CAUSED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 70,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN RAINING, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WOULD GET WET AND CAUSED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE...

Jul 15, 2014 Visibility 70,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN RAINING, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WOULD GET WET AND CAUSED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE...

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

DECEMBER, 2013, I WAS EXITING PARKING LOT ONTO A MAIN STREET THAT HAD 2 LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HALFWAY INTO THE STREET, LOST POWER STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD. JANUARY, 2014 CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MILES PER HOUR, LOST POWER STEERING. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEAR THE GARAGE THAT...

Jul 9, 2014 Steering 50,000 mi

DECEMBER, 2013, I WAS EXITING PARKING LOT ONTO A MAIN STREET THAT HAD 2 LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HALFWAY INTO THE STREET, LOST POWER STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD. JANUARY, 2014 CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MILES PER HOUR, LOST POWER STEERING. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEAR THE GARAGE THAT...

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

DECEMBER, 2013, I WAS EXITING PARKING LOT ONTO A MAIN STREET THAT HAD 2 LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HALFWAY INTO THE STREET, LOST POWER STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD. JANUARY, 2014 CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MILES PER HOUR, LOST POWER STEERING. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEAR THE GARAGE THAT...

Jul 9, 2014 Steering 50,000 mi

DECEMBER, 2013, I WAS EXITING PARKING LOT ONTO A MAIN STREET THAT HAD 2 LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HALFWAY INTO THE STREET, LOST POWER STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD. JANUARY, 2014 CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MILES PER HOUR, LOST POWER STEERING. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEAR THE GARAGE THAT...

Jun 26, 2014 Steering 97,410 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEE...

Jun 26, 2014 Steering 97,410 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEE...

Jun 26, 2014 Steering 97,410 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEE...

Jun 26, 2014 Steering 97,410 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEE...

Jun 6, 2014 Air Bags Crash 101,000 mi

SEAT BELT WAS ABLE TO SAVE ME IN THE ACCIDENT BUT AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AFTER HITTING CONCRETE ALMOST HEAD ON. AIR BAG SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED AND LIGHT TURNED IN BUT DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jun 6, 2014 Air Bags Crash 101,000 mi

SEAT BELT WAS ABLE TO SAVE ME IN THE ACCIDENT BUT AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AFTER HITTING CONCRETE ALMOST HEAD ON. AIR BAG SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED AND LIGHT TURNED IN BUT DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

May 21, 2014 Structure 60,000 mi

LARGE RUSTING AREAS IN BACK SEAT DOORS, REAR WHEEL WHEELS AND TAILGATE. CONCERN LIES WITH RUST THAT CANT BE SEEN WEAKENING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF DOORS AND/OR WHEEL WELLS AND/OR TAILGATE. FIRST NOTICED BLISTERING PAINT IN 2011 AND THE PROBLEM HAS GROWN SINCE. WARRANTY WAS OF NO HELP. HA...

May 21, 2014 Structure 60,000 mi

LARGE RUSTING AREAS IN BACK SEAT DOORS, REAR WHEEL WHEELS AND TAILGATE. CONCERN LIES WITH RUST THAT CANT BE SEEN WEAKENING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF DOORS AND/OR WHEEL WELLS AND/OR TAILGATE. FIRST NOTICED BLISTERING PAINT IN 2011 AND THE PROBLEM HAS GROWN SINCE. WARRANTY WAS OF NO HELP. HA...

May 18, 2014 Steering 106,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AT 106000 MILES. COST TO REPAIR WAS $900. *JS

May 18, 2014 Steering 106,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT AT 106000 MILES. COST TO REPAIR WAS $900. *JS

May 14, 2014 Unknown Or Other 61,830 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 22 AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY THE THROTTLE STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED DROPPING. IN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE TACHOMETER REACHED ZERO AND THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT THE V...

May 14, 2014 Engine 61,830 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 22 AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY THE THROTTLE STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED DROPPING. IN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE TACHOMETER REACHED ZERO AND THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT THE V...

May 14, 2014 Unknown Or Other 61,830 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 22 AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY THE THROTTLE STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED DROPPING. IN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE TACHOMETER REACHED ZERO AND THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT THE V...

May 14, 2014 Engine 61,830 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 22 AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY THE THROTTLE STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED DROPPING. IN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE TACHOMETER REACHED ZERO AND THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT THE V...

May 8, 2014 Steering 159,000 mi

GOING DOWN HIGHWAY AND THE STEERING WENT OUT WHICH COULD OF RESULTED IN A VERY BAD ACCIDENT ON A SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITION , CAUSING A ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF UNCONTROLLED STEERING OR HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. DOING 55 MPH. I KNOW THAT THERE HAS BEEN MANY PROBLEMS WITH STEERING IN THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, W...

May 8, 2014 Steering 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A POPPING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED...

May 8, 2014 Steering 159,000 mi

GOING DOWN HIGHWAY AND THE STEERING WENT OUT WHICH COULD OF RESULTED IN A VERY BAD ACCIDENT ON A SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITION , CAUSING A ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF UNCONTROLLED STEERING OR HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. DOING 55 MPH. I KNOW THAT THERE HAS BEEN MANY PROBLEMS WITH STEERING IN THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, W...

May 8, 2014 Steering 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A POPPING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED...

May 5, 2014 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED DUE TO DEFECTIVE BALL BEARINGS. THE VEHICL...

May 5, 2014 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED DUE TO DEFECTIVE BALL BEARINGS. THE VEHICL...

May 1, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKING. VIBRATING, AS IF QUICKLY TURNING ON AND OFF BETWEEN SETTINGA. TONIGHT MY POWER SEARING WENT OUT ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK.I WORK 60 HRS A WEEK. IN A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD. I CAN'T AFFORD FOR THIS VEHICLE TO GO OUT ON ME. AND NOW IT IS. AND MERCURY WONT HELP ME. THEY WILL PLAY DUMB ...

May 1, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKING. VIBRATING, AS IF QUICKLY TURNING ON AND OFF BETWEEN SETTINGA. TONIGHT MY POWER SEARING WENT OUT ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK.I WORK 60 HRS A WEEK. IN A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD. I CAN'T AFFORD FOR THIS VEHICLE TO GO OUT ON ME. AND NOW IT IS. AND MERCURY WONT HELP ME. THEY WILL PLAY DUMB ...

Apr 15, 2014 Steering 110,786 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Apr 15, 2014 Steering 110,786 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...

Apr 11, 2014 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND AFTER STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 06/17/14*...

Apr 11, 2014 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND AFTER STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 06/17/14*...

Apr 9, 2014 Steering 58,654 mi

CAME TO A STOP, BEGAN TO TURN LEFT, STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO ONE SIDE THEN POWER STEERING GAVE OUT MID TURN, ON A BUSY STREET, CROSSING OVER TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS HAS ACTUALLY HAPPENED A HANDFUL OF TIMES AT THIS POINT. FORD DEALER ...

Apr 9, 2014 Steering 58,654 mi

CAME TO A STOP, BEGAN TO TURN LEFT, STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO ONE SIDE THEN POWER STEERING GAVE OUT MID TURN, ON A BUSY STREET, CROSSING OVER TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS HAS ACTUALLY HAPPENED A HANDFUL OF TIMES AT THIS POINT. FORD DEALER ...

Mar 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN AND WAS PROCEEDING DOWN THE BLOCK WHEN I HEARD A SUDDEN "CLICK" AND LOST POWER. I COULDN'T STEER AND THERE WAS NO POWER. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I RESTARTED IT A FEW MINUTES LATER AND IT STARTED UP OK. HOWEVER, THE RSC WARNI...

Mar 29, 2014 Steering 77,000 mi

I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN AND WAS PROCEEDING DOWN THE BLOCK WHEN I HEARD A SUDDEN "CLICK" AND LOST POWER. I COULDN'T STEER AND THERE WAS NO POWER. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I RESTARTED IT A FEW MINUTES LATER AND IT STARTED UP OK. HOWEVER, THE RSC WARNI...

Mar 29, 2014 Engine 77,000 mi

I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN AND WAS PROCEEDING DOWN THE BLOCK WHEN I HEARD A SUDDEN "CLICK" AND LOST POWER. I COULDN'T STEER AND THERE WAS NO POWER. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I RESTARTED IT A FEW MINUTES LATER AND IT STARTED UP OK. HOWEVER, THE RSC WARNI...

Mar 29, 2014 Steering 107,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A POP/CRACKING NOISE ON START-UP AT FIRST. THE WHEEL WOULD OSCILLATE IN PLACE AND ONLY STOP IF I PUT PRESSURE ON IT TO TURN IT OFF CENTER. THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT ON START-UP. I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN UNTIL IT RETURNED. THIS WAS FINE FOR A ...

Mar 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN AND WAS PROCEEDING DOWN THE BLOCK WHEN I HEARD A SUDDEN "CLICK" AND LOST POWER. I COULDN'T STEER AND THERE WAS NO POWER. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I RESTARTED IT A FEW MINUTES LATER AND IT STARTED UP OK. HOWEVER, THE RSC WARNI...

Mar 29, 2014 Steering 77,000 mi

I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN AND WAS PROCEEDING DOWN THE BLOCK WHEN I HEARD A SUDDEN "CLICK" AND LOST POWER. I COULDN'T STEER AND THERE WAS NO POWER. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I RESTARTED IT A FEW MINUTES LATER AND IT STARTED UP OK. HOWEVER, THE RSC WARNI...

Mar 29, 2014 Engine 77,000 mi

I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN AND WAS PROCEEDING DOWN THE BLOCK WHEN I HEARD A SUDDEN "CLICK" AND LOST POWER. I COULDN'T STEER AND THERE WAS NO POWER. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE CURB AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I RESTARTED IT A FEW MINUTES LATER AND IT STARTED UP OK. HOWEVER, THE RSC WARNI...

Mar 29, 2014 Steering 107,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A POP/CRACKING NOISE ON START-UP AT FIRST. THE WHEEL WOULD OSCILLATE IN PLACE AND ONLY STOP IF I PUT PRESSURE ON IT TO TURN IT OFF CENTER. THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT ON START-UP. I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN UNTIL IT RETURNED. THIS WAS FINE FOR A ...

Mar 26, 2014 Steering 137,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER TURNS OFF. WHEN THE STEERING TURNS OFF IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR SAFELY. IT DOES NOT REACT LIKE A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEERING, IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE STEERING THE WHEELS THROUGH CEM...

Mar 26, 2014 Steering 137,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER TURNS OFF. WHEN THE STEERING TURNS OFF IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR SAFELY. IT DOES NOT REACT LIKE A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEERING, IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE STEERING THE WHEELS THROUGH CEM...

Mar 25, 2014 Steering 139,000 mi

DRIVING THE TRUCK THROUGH A DRIVE THRU AT A MCDONALDS WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON IN BACKSEAT AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AS PROCEEDING THRU DRIVE THRU, ALMOST HITTING THE BUILDING HAVING NO CONTROL OVER TRUCK. VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL/THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SOMEONE...

Mar 25, 2014 Engine 139,000 mi

DRIVING THE TRUCK THROUGH A DRIVE THRU AT A MCDONALDS WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON IN BACKSEAT AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AS PROCEEDING THRU DRIVE THRU, ALMOST HITTING THE BUILDING HAVING NO CONTROL OVER TRUCK. VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL/THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SOMEONE...

Mar 25, 2014 Steering 139,000 mi

DRIVING THE TRUCK THROUGH A DRIVE THRU AT A MCDONALDS WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON IN BACKSEAT AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AS PROCEEDING THRU DRIVE THRU, ALMOST HITTING THE BUILDING HAVING NO CONTROL OVER TRUCK. VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL/THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SOMEONE...

Mar 25, 2014 Engine 139,000 mi

DRIVING THE TRUCK THROUGH A DRIVE THRU AT A MCDONALDS WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON IN BACKSEAT AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AS PROCEEDING THRU DRIVE THRU, ALMOST HITTING THE BUILDING HAVING NO CONTROL OVER TRUCK. VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL/THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SOMEONE...

Mar 20, 2014 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY UNTIL THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR ONCE THE WHEEL RETURNED TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE....

Mar 20, 2014 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIGOROUSLY UNTIL THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR ONCE THE WHEEL RETURNED TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE....

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System 103,000 mi

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT ,AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WAS MADE. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST QUIT. THE TURN WAS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETE AND I ALMOST RAN OVER A GAS STATION SIGN. AFTER WRESTLING THE CAR TO A STOP IN A GAS STATION I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION A...

Mar 19, 2014 Steering 103,000 mi

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT ,AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WAS MADE. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST QUIT. THE TURN WAS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETE AND I ALMOST RAN OVER A GAS STATION SIGN. AFTER WRESTLING THE CAR TO A STOP IN A GAS STATION I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION A...

Mar 19, 2014 Steering 55,350 mi

I TOO, HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN INCREASINGLY SEVERE "SHAKING" OF MY STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS WORKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE GARAGE TOLD ME AFTER CAL...

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System 103,000 mi

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT ,AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WAS MADE. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST QUIT. THE TURN WAS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETE AND I ALMOST RAN OVER A GAS STATION SIGN. AFTER WRESTLING THE CAR TO A STOP IN A GAS STATION I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION A...

Mar 19, 2014 Steering 103,000 mi

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT ,AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WAS MADE. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST QUIT. THE TURN WAS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETE AND I ALMOST RAN OVER A GAS STATION SIGN. AFTER WRESTLING THE CAR TO A STOP IN A GAS STATION I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION A...

Mar 19, 2014 Steering 55,350 mi

I TOO, HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN INCREASINGLY SEVERE "SHAKING" OF MY STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS WORKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE GARAGE TOLD ME AFTER CAL...

Mar 17, 2014 Power Train 44,000 mi

LOANED THE CAR TO PARENTS TO TAKE TWO 3 YEAR OLDS TO DISNEY WORLD. WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT CRUISING SPEED, CAR STARTED TO RAPIDLY DECELERATE. TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO WARNING OR PREVIOUS INCIDENTS. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN PADUCAH, KY. FORD CONFIRMED FAILU...

Mar 17, 2014 Power Train 44,000 mi

LOANED THE CAR TO PARENTS TO TAKE TWO 3 YEAR OLDS TO DISNEY WORLD. WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AT CRUISING SPEED, CAR STARTED TO RAPIDLY DECELERATE. TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO WARNING OR PREVIOUS INCIDENTS. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN PADUCAH, KY. FORD CONFIRMED FAILU...

Mar 14, 2014 Steering 92,000 mi

DRIVING AND MY WHEEL SHAKES AND MAKES A HORRIFYING NOISE. IT'S ALMOST SCARY. SCARED MY WHEELS GOING TO SEIZE WHILE I'M DRIVING. TURN THE CAR ON SOMETIMES AND THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET IT TO WORK. HAVE READ MULTIPLE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. $2000 TO ...

Mar 14, 2014 Steering 92,000 mi

DRIVING AND MY WHEEL SHAKES AND MAKES A HORRIFYING NOISE. IT'S ALMOST SCARY. SCARED MY WHEELS GOING TO SEIZE WHILE I'M DRIVING. TURN THE CAR ON SOMETIMES AND THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET IT TO WORK. HAVE READ MULTIPLE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. $2000 TO ...

Mar 13, 2014 Engine 75,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, WILL NOT FUNCTION. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR WHEN THE CAR WARMS UP, BUT ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS WARM. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE OR JUST DRIVE NORMALLY. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE FORD ...

Mar 13, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, WILL NOT FUNCTION. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR WHEN THE CAR WARMS UP, BUT ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS WARM. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE OR JUST DRIVE NORMALLY. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE FORD ...

Mar 13, 2014 Power Train 62,122 mi

YESTERDAY, MY WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON WITH MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER. I DID SOME RESEARCH THIS MORNING AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARTS. I CALLED A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND I WAS ADVISED THAT DUE TO THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRING ALONG WITH BEING ABOVE 60,000.00, I WOULD HAVE TO COME OUT...

Mar 13, 2014 Engine 75,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, WILL NOT FUNCTION. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR WHEN THE CAR WARMS UP, BUT ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS WARM. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE OR JUST DRIVE NORMALLY. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE FORD ...

Mar 13, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, WILL NOT FUNCTION. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR WHEN THE CAR WARMS UP, BUT ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS WARM. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE OR JUST DRIVE NORMALLY. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE FORD ...

Mar 13, 2014 Power Train 62,122 mi

YESTERDAY, MY WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON WITH MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER. I DID SOME RESEARCH THIS MORNING AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARTS. I CALLED A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND I WAS ADVISED THAT DUE TO THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRING ALONG WITH BEING ABOVE 60,000.00, I WOULD HAVE TO COME OUT...

Mar 4, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,631 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT AND VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I COASTED BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND MADE A FEW MORE ATTEMPTS WITH THE SAME RESULT EACH TIME. I SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND WAITED FOR ROUGHLY TWENTY MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. VEHICLE DID ENGAGE AND I WA...

Mar 4, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,631 mi

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT AND VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I COASTED BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND MADE A FEW MORE ATTEMPTS WITH THE SAME RESULT EACH TIME. I SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND WAITED FOR ROUGHLY TWENTY MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN. VEHICLE DID ENGAGE AND I WA...

Mar 3, 2014 Steering 162,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, AT 65 MPH, STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO VIBRATE,AND IS MAKING A CHATTERING NOISE AT BOTTOM OF STEERING COLUMN. STOP VEHICLE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES MORE WITH BRAKE ON. NEXT TIME I START VEHICLE, THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. I SHUT OFF VEHICLE, RESTART, THEN THE POWER STEERING WORKS. T...

Mar 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING THEN IT JERKS REAL HARD AND TAKES OFF SO I HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKES AFTER COMING TO A STOP BEFORE I CAN PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE IT TAKES OFF SO I RIDE THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING AGAIN IT PICKS UP SPEED ON ITS OWN VERY SCARE PLEASE HELP. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Service Brakes 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING THEN IT JERKS REAL HARD AND TAKES OFF SO I HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKES AFTER COMING TO A STOP BEFORE I CAN PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE IT TAKES OFF SO I RIDE THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING AGAIN IT PICKS UP SPEED ON ITS OWN VERY SCARE PLEASE HELP. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Engine 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING THEN IT JERKS REAL HARD AND TAKES OFF SO I HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKES AFTER COMING TO A STOP BEFORE I CAN PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE IT TAKES OFF SO I RIDE THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING AGAIN IT PICKS UP SPEED ON ITS OWN VERY SCARE PLEASE HELP. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Steering 162,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, AT 65 MPH, STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO VIBRATE,AND IS MAKING A CHATTERING NOISE AT BOTTOM OF STEERING COLUMN. STOP VEHICLE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES MORE WITH BRAKE ON. NEXT TIME I START VEHICLE, THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. I SHUT OFF VEHICLE, RESTART, THEN THE POWER STEERING WORKS. T...

Mar 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING THEN IT JERKS REAL HARD AND TAKES OFF SO I HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKES AFTER COMING TO A STOP BEFORE I CAN PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE IT TAKES OFF SO I RIDE THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING AGAIN IT PICKS UP SPEED ON ITS OWN VERY SCARE PLEASE HELP. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Service Brakes 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING THEN IT JERKS REAL HARD AND TAKES OFF SO I HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKES AFTER COMING TO A STOP BEFORE I CAN PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE IT TAKES OFF SO I RIDE THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING AGAIN IT PICKS UP SPEED ON ITS OWN VERY SCARE PLEASE HELP. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Engine 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING THEN IT JERKS REAL HARD AND TAKES OFF SO I HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKES AFTER COMING TO A STOP BEFORE I CAN PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE IT TAKES OFF SO I RIDE THE BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING AGAIN IT PICKS UP SPEED ON ITS OWN VERY SCARE PLEASE HELP. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHILE AT LOW MPH OR STOPPED COMPLETELY. INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED. CONCERN THAT IT WILL LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING THOUGH IT HAS NOT HAPPENED YET. HOPE THERE IS ENOUGH AWARENESS THAT FORD ACKNOWLEDGES THIS AND ISSUES A S...

Feb 27, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHILE AT LOW MPH OR STOPPED COMPLETELY. INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED. CONCERN THAT IT WILL LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING THOUGH IT HAS NOT HAPPENED YET. HOPE THERE IS ENOUGH AWARENESS THAT FORD ACKNOWLEDGES THIS AND ISSUES A S...

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 69,800 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND IT LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE F...

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 69,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK BEFORE SEIZING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 69,800 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND IT LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE F...

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 69,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK BEFORE SEIZING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Feb 24, 2014 Steering 75,000 mi

OVER THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN INCREASINGLY SEVERE "SHAKING" OF OUR STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS WORKING. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT WE NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. TH...

Feb 24, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

OVER THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN INCREASINGLY SEVERE "SHAKING" OF OUR STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS WORKING. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT WE NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. TH...

Feb 24, 2014 Steering 75,000 mi

OVER THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN INCREASINGLY SEVERE "SHAKING" OF OUR STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS WORKING. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT WE NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. TH...

Feb 24, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

OVER THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN INCREASINGLY SEVERE "SHAKING" OF OUR STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS WORKING. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT WE NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. TH...

Feb 19, 2014 Steering 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING AND POWERING ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG...

Feb 19, 2014 Steering 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING AND POWERING ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG...

Feb 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE FROM REST. PRESS GAS PEDAL - VEHICLE DOES NOT GO - THEN ALL OF SUDDEN IT TAKES OFF. DANGEROUS SCENARIO AT STOP LIGHTS. DEALER SAYS ISSUE IS DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY. *TR

Feb 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE FROM REST. PRESS GAS PEDAL - VEHICLE DOES NOT GO - THEN ALL OF SUDDEN IT TAKES OFF. DANGEROUS SCENARIO AT STOP LIGHTS. DEALER SAYS ISSUE IS DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY. *TR

Feb 2, 2014 Service Brakes 10,300 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER TO HAVE CAR INSPECTED WAS TOLD ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR BRAKE PADS WERE WEARING UN EVENLY CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY DEALER WHEN EVER IT NEEDED INSPECTION OR OIL CHANGES UNEVEN WEAR WASN'T SEEN UNTIL WARRANTY HAD RUN OUT THE CAR HAD LEST THEN 2000 MILES ON SINC...

Feb 2, 2014 Service Brakes 10,300 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER TO HAVE CAR INSPECTED WAS TOLD ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR BRAKE PADS WERE WEARING UN EVENLY CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY DEALER WHEN EVER IT NEEDED INSPECTION OR OIL CHANGES UNEVEN WEAR WASN'T SEEN UNTIL WARRANTY HAD RUN OUT THE CAR HAD LEST THEN 2000 MILES ON SINC...

Feb 1, 2014 Power Train

A COUPLE DAYS AGO I STARTED MY CAR AS USUAL BEFORE GOING TO WORK TO LET IT WARM DUE TO THE WEATHER. AS I STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE I REALIZED MY STEERING WHEEL ISN'T MOVING LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THEN IT WAS FINE. AS I'M DRIVING AND GETTING R...

Feb 1, 2014 Steering

A COUPLE DAYS AGO I STARTED MY CAR AS USUAL BEFORE GOING TO WORK TO LET IT WARM DUE TO THE WEATHER. AS I STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE I REALIZED MY STEERING WHEEL ISN'T MOVING LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THEN IT WAS FINE. AS I'M DRIVING AND GETTING R...

Feb 1, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages

A COUPLE DAYS AGO I STARTED MY CAR AS USUAL BEFORE GOING TO WORK TO LET IT WARM DUE TO THE WEATHER. AS I STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE I REALIZED MY STEERING WHEEL ISN'T MOVING LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THEN IT WAS FINE. AS I'M DRIVING AND GETTING R...

Feb 1, 2014 Tires

A COUPLE DAYS AGO I STARTED MY CAR AS USUAL BEFORE GOING TO WORK TO LET IT WARM DUE TO THE WEATHER. AS I STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE I REALIZED MY STEERING WHEEL ISN'T MOVING LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THEN IT WAS FINE. AS I'M DRIVING AND GETTING R...

Feb 1, 2014 Power Train

A COUPLE DAYS AGO I STARTED MY CAR AS USUAL BEFORE GOING TO WORK TO LET IT WARM DUE TO THE WEATHER. AS I STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE I REALIZED MY STEERING WHEEL ISN'T MOVING LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THEN IT WAS FINE. AS I'M DRIVING AND GETTING R...

Feb 1, 2014 Steering

A COUPLE DAYS AGO I STARTED MY CAR AS USUAL BEFORE GOING TO WORK TO LET IT WARM DUE TO THE WEATHER. AS I STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE I REALIZED MY STEERING WHEEL ISN'T MOVING LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THEN IT WAS FINE. AS I'M DRIVING AND GETTING R...

Feb 1, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages

A COUPLE DAYS AGO I STARTED MY CAR AS USUAL BEFORE GOING TO WORK TO LET IT WARM DUE TO THE WEATHER. AS I STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE I REALIZED MY STEERING WHEEL ISN'T MOVING LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THEN IT WAS FINE. AS I'M DRIVING AND GETTING R...

Feb 1, 2014 Tires

A COUPLE DAYS AGO I STARTED MY CAR AS USUAL BEFORE GOING TO WORK TO LET IT WARM DUE TO THE WEATHER. AS I STARTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE I REALIZED MY STEERING WHEEL ISN'T MOVING LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THEN IT WAS FINE. AS I'M DRIVING AND GETTING R...

Jan 20, 2014 Steering 126,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED BY LOCKING UP WHEN STARTED. THEN IT STARTED SHAKING WHENEVER IT WAS IN PARK OR BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THEN JUST STARTED TO SHAKE WHENEVER THE CAR WAS ON. AFTER A FEW DAYS OF THIS THE WHEEL WOULD START LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING OCCASIONALLY. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Steering 126,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED BY LOCKING UP WHEN STARTED. THEN IT STARTED SHAKING WHENEVER IT WAS IN PARK OR BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THEN JUST STARTED TO SHAKE WHENEVER THE CAR WAS ON. AFTER A FEW DAYS OF THIS THE WHEEL WOULD START LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING OCCASIONALLY. *TR

Jan 13, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,526 mi

I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TO TURN AROUND. WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO GO, MY GAS PEDAL WOULDN'T BUDGE IT WAS LIKE IT WAS STUCK. WHEN I PULLED ON THE HIGHWAY IT DONE IT AGAIN BUT IT TOOK LONGER TO GET MY GAS PEDAL TO PRESS DOWN. WHEN I COME TO STOP NOW I HAVE TO KEEP...

Jan 13, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 91,526 mi

I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TO TURN AROUND. WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO GO, MY GAS PEDAL WOULDN'T BUDGE IT WAS LIKE IT WAS STUCK. WHEN I PULLED ON THE HIGHWAY IT DONE IT AGAIN BUT IT TOOK LONGER TO GET MY GAS PEDAL TO PRESS DOWN. WHEN I COME TO STOP NOW I HAVE TO KEEP...

Jan 13, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,526 mi

I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TO TURN AROUND. WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO GO, MY GAS PEDAL WOULDN'T BUDGE IT WAS LIKE IT WAS STUCK. WHEN I PULLED ON THE HIGHWAY IT DONE IT AGAIN BUT IT TOOK LONGER TO GET MY GAS PEDAL TO PRESS DOWN. WHEN I COME TO STOP NOW I HAVE TO KEEP...

Jan 13, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 91,526 mi

I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TO TURN AROUND. WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO GO, MY GAS PEDAL WOULDN'T BUDGE IT WAS LIKE IT WAS STUCK. WHEN I PULLED ON THE HIGHWAY IT DONE IT AGAIN BUT IT TOOK LONGER TO GET MY GAS PEDAL TO PRESS DOWN. WHEN I COME TO STOP NOW I HAVE TO KEEP...

Jan 8, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT EFFORT. FELT LIKE THE WHEELS WERE FROZEN TO THE GROUND. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, IT LET GO AND STEERED AS USUAL. NOW THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND VIBRATES AND A RATTLING NOISE OCCURS AT LOW SPEED AN...

Jan 8, 2014 Steering 110,000 mi

WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT EFFORT. FELT LIKE THE WHEELS WERE FROZEN TO THE GROUND. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, IT LET GO AND STEERED AS USUAL. NOW THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND VIBRATES AND A RATTLING NOISE OCCURS AT LOW SPEED AN...

Dec 26, 2013 Steering 114,000 mi

MY CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED. I DO EVERYTHING TO KEEP IT RUNNING WELL AND NOW THE POWER STEERING ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. IT IS NOW ALSO MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN AND THE WHEEL WILL SHAKE ON ITS OWN WHILE IN PARK. I HAVE READ LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MAN...

Dec 26, 2013 Steering 114,000 mi

MY CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED. I DO EVERYTHING TO KEEP IT RUNNING WELL AND NOW THE POWER STEERING ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. IT IS NOW ALSO MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN AND THE WHEEL WILL SHAKE ON ITS OWN WHILE IN PARK. I HAVE READ LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MAN...

Dec 11, 2013 Power Train 110,978 mi

TRUCK SHOWS"WRENCH" LIGHT SOMETIMES BUT NOT ALWAYS; TRUCKS DRIVES AS IF IT IS IN THE WRONG GEAR OR AS IF YOU ARE TRYING TO DRIVE WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC BUT IS DRIVING LIKE A STICK-SHIFT THAT NEEDS TO GO INTO THE NEXT GEAR BUT STRUGGLING & UNABLE TO DO ...

Dec 11, 2013 Power Train 110,978 mi

TRUCK SHOWS"WRENCH" LIGHT SOMETIMES BUT NOT ALWAYS; TRUCKS DRIVES AS IF IT IS IN THE WRONG GEAR OR AS IF YOU ARE TRYING TO DRIVE WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC BUT IS DRIVING LIKE A STICK-SHIFT THAT NEEDS TO GO INTO THE NEXT GEAR BUT STRUGGLING & UNABLE TO DO ...

Dec 2, 2013 Power Train 50,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING SHIFTING ISSUES. FIRST GEAR FAILED TO CATCH WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FOUND FLUID WAS LOW. ADDED FLUID. PROBLEM RETURNED 1 TO 2 WEEKS LATER. CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FOUND THAT FLUID WAS LOW AGAIN. ADDED FLUID. I LOOKED AROUND UNDER T...

Dec 2, 2013 Power Train 50,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING SHIFTING ISSUES. FIRST GEAR FAILED TO CATCH WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FOUND FLUID WAS LOW. ADDED FLUID. PROBLEM RETURNED 1 TO 2 WEEKS LATER. CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FOUND THAT FLUID WAS LOW AGAIN. ADDED FLUID. I LOOKED AROUND UNDER T...

Nov 28, 2013 Steering 83,950 mi

I DROVE INTO A PARKING LOT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. IT WAS LIKE HAVING 4 FLAT TIRES AT ONCE. NO WARNING SIGNALS FROM THE DASHBOARD. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING LATER I COULD STEER IT HOME. ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY THE 25TH OF NOVEMBER, I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL ...

Nov 28, 2013 Steering 83,950 mi

I DROVE INTO A PARKING LOT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. IT WAS LIKE HAVING 4 FLAT TIRES AT ONCE. NO WARNING SIGNALS FROM THE DASHBOARD. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING LATER I COULD STEER IT HOME. ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY THE 25TH OF NOVEMBER, I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL ...

Nov 21, 2013 Steering 80,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY WHEN STEERING FAILED APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN AND STEERING WOULD HARDLY WORK. WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO FORD GARAGE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED AS A SENSOR FAILED AND A CLOCK SPRING BROKE. *TR

Nov 21, 2013 Steering 80,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY WHEN STEERING FAILED APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN AND STEERING WOULD HARDLY WORK. WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO FORD GARAGE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED AS A SENSOR FAILED AND A CLOCK SPRING BROKE. *TR

Nov 15, 2013 Steering 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING GEAR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLAC...

Nov 15, 2013 Steering 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING GEAR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLAC...

Nov 14, 2013 Steering 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Nov 14, 2013 Steering 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Nov 4, 2013 Steering 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE SAFELY MERGE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONED WITH DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPEC...

Nov 4, 2013 Steering 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE SAFELY MERGE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONED WITH DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPEC...

Oct 22, 2013 Steering 92,000 mi

AS DRIVING I WENT TO TURN RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING FAILED, IT WAS LIKE AN OLD CAR WITH MANUAL STEERING. BETWEEN ABRUPTLY FORCING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND TRYING TO FORCE THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, I MANAGED TO GO ACROSS THE STREET AND INTO A FARMERS FIELD ( GOOD THING I BOUGHT IT WITH AWD). WH...

Oct 22, 2013 Steering 92,000 mi

AS DRIVING I WENT TO TURN RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING FAILED, IT WAS LIKE AN OLD CAR WITH MANUAL STEERING. BETWEEN ABRUPTLY FORCING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND TRYING TO FORCE THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, I MANAGED TO GO ACROSS THE STREET AND INTO A FARMERS FIELD ( GOOD THING I BOUGHT IT WITH AWD). WH...

Oct 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 92,924 mi

THE THROTTLE/GAS PEDAL IN MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER KEPT STICKING AND EVENTUALLY BREAKING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE CABLE UNHOOKED FROM THE PEDAL WHEN THE TECHNICIAN HOOKED THE CABLE THROTTLE TO THE PEDAL IT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON THE PEDAL,...

Oct 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 92,924 mi

THE THROTTLE/GAS PEDAL IN MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER KEPT STICKING AND EVENTUALLY BREAKING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE CABLE UNHOOKED FROM THE PEDAL WHEN THE TECHNICIAN HOOKED THE CABLE THROTTLE TO THE PEDAL IT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON THE PEDAL,...

Sep 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AND THE GAS PEDAL JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I COULD INCREASE THE POWER. I HAD TO COAST ACROSS THREE LANES OF HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO GET MY VEHICLE SAFETY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS THE SECOND TIME THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IN TH...

Sep 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AND THE GAS PEDAL JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I COULD INCREASE THE POWER. I HAD TO COAST ACROSS THREE LANES OF HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO GET MY VEHICLE SAFETY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS THE SECOND TIME THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IN TH...

Sep 4, 2013 Air Bags Crash 83,600 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS STRUCK BY A CHEVY ASTRO CARGO VAN GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY (D.C. BELTWAY) AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A MARYLAND STATE TROOPER (WHO SAW THE CAR) AND THE MECHANIC AT THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BOTH SAID THE AIRBAGS SHOU...

Sep 4, 2013 Air Bags Crash 83,600 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS STRUCK BY A CHEVY ASTRO CARGO VAN GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY (D.C. BELTWAY) AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A MARYLAND STATE TROOPER (WHO SAW THE CAR) AND THE MECHANIC AT THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BOTH SAID THE AIRBAGS SHOU...

Jul 16, 2013 Steering 87,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED AND IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND WAS HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,500.

Jul 16, 2013 Steering 87,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED AND IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND WAS HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,500.

Jul 3, 2013 Steering 108,002 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. ONE OF THOUSANDS OF MARINERS AND ESCAPES TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. COSTS $1400 TO FIX. *TR

Jul 3, 2013 Steering 108,002 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. ONE OF THOUSANDS OF MARINERS AND ESCAPES TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. COSTS $1400 TO FIX. *TR

May 22, 2013 Steering 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUS...

May 22, 2013 Steering 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUS...

Apr 12, 2013 Power Train 59,416 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO MY WORK PARKING LOT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED ENGAGING. I HAD TO PUSH THE VEHICLE INTO A SPACE. MECHANIC CONFIRMS I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS VEHICLE, I CALLED MERCURY/FORD AND HAD TO REFERENCE TH...

Apr 12, 2013 Power Train 59,416 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO MY WORK PARKING LOT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED ENGAGING. I HAD TO PUSH THE VEHICLE INTO A SPACE. MECHANIC CONFIRMS I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS VEHICLE, I CALLED MERCURY/FORD AND HAD TO REFERENCE TH...

Apr 1, 2013 Power Train 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE BAND, PUMP AND THE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHIC...

Apr 1, 2013 Power Train 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE BAND, PUMP AND THE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHIC...

Mar 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

DIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY I HAD THE CRUISE SENT AT 65MPH AND SUDDENLY THE MARINER WAS ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN. I STEP ON THE BRAKE AND IT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE AND SLOWED. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE OF SOME KIND. THEN DRIVING HOME I DIDN'T USE THE CRUISE AND THE CAR JUST SLOWED DOWN ABOUT ...

Mar 29, 2013 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULSATED ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Mar 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

DIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY I HAD THE CRUISE SENT AT 65MPH AND SUDDENLY THE MARINER WAS ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN. I STEP ON THE BRAKE AND IT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE AND SLOWED. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE OF SOME KIND. THEN DRIVING HOME I DIDN'T USE THE CRUISE AND THE CAR JUST SLOWED DOWN ABOUT ...

Mar 29, 2013 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULSATED ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Mar 27, 2013 Power Train 99,900 mi

MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER WAS TOWED INTO MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE STEERING HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR. WHEN I TOOK INTO THE DEALER THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD I...

Mar 27, 2013 Power Train 99,900 mi

MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER WAS TOWED INTO MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE STEERING HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR. WHEN I TOOK INTO THE DEALER THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD I...

Mar 23, 2013 Steering 156,000 mi

I HAVE FORDS THAT ARE 70 YEARS OLD AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS GREAT NOW I BUY MY WIFE A FORD ITS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD AND THE POWER STEERING QUITS ALMOST DIES AND THEN WANTS MY PAY CHECKS FOR 7 WEEKS 1400 DOLLARS AND NOW ALL OF THESE PPL ON HERE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD WON'T STAND BEHIND IT...

Mar 23, 2013 Steering 156,000 mi

I HAVE FORDS THAT ARE 70 YEARS OLD AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS GREAT NOW I BUY MY WIFE A FORD ITS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD AND THE POWER STEERING QUITS ALMOST DIES AND THEN WANTS MY PAY CHECKS FOR 7 WEEKS 1400 DOLLARS AND NOW ALL OF THESE PPL ON HERE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD WON'T STAND BEHIND IT...

Mar 21, 2013 Steering 99,846 mi

I OWN A 2008 MERCURY MARINER AND I AM A LITTLE CONCERNED WITH ITS SAFETY. ON 03/15/13 I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. I PROCEEDED TO PUT IN REVERSE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD AND BACKED INTO THE DRIVE. I TURNED ALL POWER DOWN THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WITH NO PROBL...

Mar 21, 2013 Power Train 99,846 mi

I OWN A 2008 MERCURY MARINER AND I AM A LITTLE CONCERNED WITH ITS SAFETY. ON 03/15/13 I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. I PROCEEDED TO PUT IN REVERSE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD AND BACKED INTO THE DRIVE. I TURNED ALL POWER DOWN THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WITH NO PROBL...

Mar 21, 2013 Steering 99,846 mi

I OWN A 2008 MERCURY MARINER AND I AM A LITTLE CONCERNED WITH ITS SAFETY. ON 03/15/13 I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. I PROCEEDED TO PUT IN REVERSE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD AND BACKED INTO THE DRIVE. I TURNED ALL POWER DOWN THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WITH NO PROBL...

Mar 21, 2013 Power Train 99,846 mi

I OWN A 2008 MERCURY MARINER AND I AM A LITTLE CONCERNED WITH ITS SAFETY. ON 03/15/13 I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. I PROCEEDED TO PUT IN REVERSE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD AND BACKED INTO THE DRIVE. I TURNED ALL POWER DOWN THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WITH NO PROBL...

Mar 4, 2013 Steering 126,400 mi

-THE STEERING WHEEL WILL VIBRATE OR CHATTER WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND IDLING THE STEERING WHEEL WILL VISIBLY OSCILLATE BACK AND FORTH, TO A SMALL AMOUNT. *TR -ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 4, 2013 Steering 126,400 mi

-THE STEERING WHEEL WILL VIBRATE OR CHATTER WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND IDLING THE STEERING WHEEL WILL VISIBLY OSCILLATE BACK AND FORTH, TO A SMALL AMOUNT. *TR -ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS...

Feb 25, 2013 Steering 133,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE MAKES A CLICKING/TICKING SOUND WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. STEERING WHEEL SHUTTERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT A COMPLETE STOP AND UPON STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO SERVICE GARAGES (ONE FORD, ONE INDEPENDENT) AND WAS DIAGNOS...

Feb 25, 2013 Steering 133,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE MAKES A CLICKING/TICKING SOUND WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. STEERING WHEEL SHUTTERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT A COMPLETE STOP AND UPON STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO SERVICE GARAGES (ONE FORD, ONE INDEPENDENT) AND WAS DIAGNOS...

Feb 18, 2013 Steering 82,300 mi

MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER INTERMITTENTLY LOSES POWER STEERING. LUCKILY, SO FAR, IT HAS FAILED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. IT RETURNS WHEN YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO VIBRATES WHEN STOPPED AND THE MOTOR IS RUNNING. THERE IS ALSO A "CLANKING" NOISE WHEN YOU TURN TH...

Feb 18, 2013 Steering 82,300 mi

MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER INTERMITTENTLY LOSES POWER STEERING. LUCKILY, SO FAR, IT HAS FAILED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. IT RETURNS WHEN YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO VIBRATES WHEN STOPPED AND THE MOTOR IS RUNNING. THERE IS ALSO A "CLANKING" NOISE WHEN YOU TURN TH...

Jan 22, 2013 Steering 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL STARTED SHAKING AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD REQUIRE...

Jan 22, 2013 Steering 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL STARTED SHAKING AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD REQUIRE...

Jan 18, 2013 Electrical System 108,000 mi

VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROX. 65 MPH, IMMEDIATELY LOSING ALL POWER. MESSAGE ON DASH READ "STOP SAFELY NOW". THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE. DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH AND IT HAS OCCURED 8 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR. FORD HAS REPAIRED THE CAR FOR THIS 3 T...

Jan 18, 2013 Electrical System 108,000 mi

VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROX. 65 MPH, IMMEDIATELY LOSING ALL POWER. MESSAGE ON DASH READ "STOP SAFELY NOW". THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE. DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH AND IT HAS OCCURED 8 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR. FORD HAS REPAIRED THE CAR FOR THIS 3 T...

Dec 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 35,324 mi

WAS TRAVELING HOME FOR LUNCH, TURNING CORNER AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. PUSHED GAS PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AT ALL. WAS ABLE TO IDLE HOME BLOCKING TRAFFIC AS I WENT. CHECKED GAS PEDAL AND FOUND THAT THROTTLE CABLE HAD BRO...

Dec 28, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 35,324 mi

WAS TRAVELING HOME FOR LUNCH, TURNING CORNER AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. PUSHED GAS PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AT ALL. WAS ABLE TO IDLE HOME BLOCKING TRAFFIC AS I WENT. CHECKED GAS PEDAL AND FOUND THAT THROTTLE CABLE HAD BRO...

Dec 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 35,324 mi

WAS TRAVELING HOME FOR LUNCH, TURNING CORNER AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. PUSHED GAS PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AT ALL. WAS ABLE TO IDLE HOME BLOCKING TRAFFIC AS I WENT. CHECKED GAS PEDAL AND FOUND THAT THROTTLE CABLE HAD BRO...

Dec 28, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 35,324 mi

WAS TRAVELING HOME FOR LUNCH, TURNING CORNER AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. PUSHED GAS PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AT ALL. WAS ABLE TO IDLE HOME BLOCKING TRAFFIC AS I WENT. CHECKED GAS PEDAL AND FOUND THAT THROTTLE CABLE HAD BRO...

Nov 27, 2012 Power Train 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE VEHICL...

Nov 27, 2012 Power Train 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE VEHICL...

Nov 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD NOT BE DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. AFTER COASTING FOR A WHILE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RAPIDLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Nov 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD NOT BE DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. AFTER COASTING FOR A WHILE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RAPIDLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 10, 2012 Power Train 44,539 mi

WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW, CATCHES AND LURCHES FORWARD. IT HAS LESS THAN 45,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE COME CLOSE SEVERAL TIMES, TO HITTING CARS PARKED NEXT TO ME. IT ALSO HAPPENS AT STOP SIGNS/LIGHTS. WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, IT DOES ...

Oct 10, 2012 Power Train 44,539 mi

WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW, CATCHES AND LURCHES FORWARD. IT HAS LESS THAN 45,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE COME CLOSE SEVERAL TIMES, TO HITTING CARS PARKED NEXT TO ME. IT ALSO HAPPENS AT STOP SIGNS/LIGHTS. WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, IT DOES ...

Oct 1, 2012 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION COOLER WAS LEAKING AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Oct 1, 2012 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION COOLER WAS LEAKING AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 22, 2012 Steering 103,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME WITH OUR SON FROM SAINT LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BACK HOME 250 MILES. AS SHE'S DRIVING THE POWER STEERING FAILS. WHEN SHE GETS HOME SHE TELLS ME AND I GO OUT AND START THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE. SINCE ORIGINAL INCIDENT THE VEHICLE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIS...

Aug 22, 2012 Steering 103,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME WITH OUR SON FROM SAINT LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BACK HOME 250 MILES. AS SHE'S DRIVING THE POWER STEERING FAILS. WHEN SHE GETS HOME SHE TELLS ME AND I GO OUT AND START THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE. SINCE ORIGINAL INCIDENT THE VEHICLE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIS...

Aug 11, 2012 Power Train 73,000 mi

DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, WHEN VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR ONLY REVVED THE ENGINE, BUT NO FORWARD MOTION. WHILE COASTING, MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC & TO A SIDE STREET. FROM A STOP, VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE, BUT WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, GOES INTO A "NEUTRA...

Aug 11, 2012 Power Train 73,000 mi

DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, WHEN VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR ONLY REVVED THE ENGINE, BUT NO FORWARD MOTION. WHILE COASTING, MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC & TO A SIDE STREET. FROM A STOP, VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE, BUT WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, GOES INTO A "NEUTRA...

Jun 25, 2012 Power Train 110,846 mi

MY 2008 MARINER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHEN COLD (WINTER) OR TOO HOT. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE IDLE WHEN STOPPED. WHEN VEHICLE TRIES TO SHIFT UP, IT WILL ONLY SHIFT IF I LET OFF THE GAS, THEN THE TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO THE HIGHER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHEN TRYING T...

Jun 25, 2012 Power Train 110,846 mi

MY 2008 MARINER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHEN COLD (WINTER) OR TOO HOT. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE IDLE WHEN STOPPED. WHEN VEHICLE TRIES TO SHIFT UP, IT WILL ONLY SHIFT IF I LET OFF THE GAS, THEN THE TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO THE HIGHER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHEN TRYING T...

Jun 25, 2012 Power Train 110,846 mi

MY 2008 MARINER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHEN COLD (WINTER) OR TOO HOT. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE IDLE WHEN STOPPED. WHEN VEHICLE TRIES TO SHIFT UP, IT WILL ONLY SHIFT IF I LET OFF THE GAS, THEN THE TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO THE HIGHER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHEN TRYING T...

Jun 25, 2012 Power Train 110,846 mi

MY 2008 MARINER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHEN COLD (WINTER) OR TOO HOT. THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE IDLE WHEN STOPPED. WHEN VEHICLE TRIES TO SHIFT UP, IT WILL ONLY SHIFT IF I LET OFF THE GAS, THEN THE TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO THE HIGHER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHEN TRYING T...

Mar 23, 2012 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING SO I CHECKED THE FLUID LEVEL. FLUID WAS LOW SO MORE FLUID WAS ADDED. TWO WEEKS LATER THE FLUID WAS LOW AGAIN. AFTER CHECKING I NOTICED THE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE LINES WHERE THE LINES RUN INTO THE FLUID COOLER. CONTACTED DEALER AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. *...

Mar 23, 2012 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING SO I CHECKED THE FLUID LEVEL. FLUID WAS LOW SO MORE FLUID WAS ADDED. TWO WEEKS LATER THE FLUID WAS LOW AGAIN. AFTER CHECKING I NOTICED THE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE LINES WHERE THE LINES RUN INTO THE FLUID COOLER. CONTACTED DEALER AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. *...

Mar 6, 2012 Steering

VEHICLE STEERING BEGAN TO GRIND AND MAKE NOISES DURING TURNING OF STEERING WHEEL. VERY LOOSE STEERING AS IF STEERING IS COMING APART. HAVE REPORTED TO FORD, BUT STATED THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS, EVEN THOUGH NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON HERE AND OVER 550 ON EDMUNDS.COM. VEHICLE SEEMS UNSAFE AND ONLY 68000...

Mar 6, 2012 Steering

VEHICLE STEERING BEGAN TO GRIND AND MAKE NOISES DURING TURNING OF STEERING WHEEL. VERY LOOSE STEERING AS IF STEERING IS COMING APART. HAVE REPORTED TO FORD, BUT STATED THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS, EVEN THOUGH NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON HERE AND OVER 550 ON EDMUNDS.COM. VEHICLE SEEMS UNSAFE AND ONLY 68000...

Mar 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

ACCELERATOR GAS PEDAL DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS WHEN WEATHER GETS COLD (BELOW 50F). IT REQUIRES A HARDER PRESS TO ENGAGE AND HAVE THE CAR MOVE. IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP. FOR THE FAILURE TO WORK RIGHT KEEPS US IN THE INTERSECTION AS WE TRY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF ONC...

Mar 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

ACCELERATOR GAS PEDAL DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS WHEN WEATHER GETS COLD (BELOW 50F). IT REQUIRES A HARDER PRESS TO ENGAGE AND HAVE THE CAR MOVE. IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP. FOR THE FAILURE TO WORK RIGHT KEEPS US IN THE INTERSECTION AS WE TRY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF ONC...

Mar 4, 2012 Power Train 41,214 mi

IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 (AT 41,214 MILES), MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER STARTED JERKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I GASED. I TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SINCE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY THEY PERFORMED A "TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL". THREE ...

Mar 4, 2012 Power Train 41,214 mi

IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 (AT 41,214 MILES), MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER STARTED JERKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I GASED. I TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SINCE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY THEY PERFORMED A "TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL". THREE ...

Mar 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

ACCELERATOR GAS PEDAL DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS WHEN WEATHER GETS COLD (BELOW 50F). IT REQUIRES A HARDER PRESS TO ENGAGE AND HAVE THE CAR MOVE. IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP. FOR THE FAILURE TO WORK RIGHT KEEPS US IN THE INTERSECTION AS WE TRY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF ONC...

Mar 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

ACCELERATOR GAS PEDAL DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS WHEN WEATHER GETS COLD (BELOW 50F). IT REQUIRES A HARDER PRESS TO ENGAGE AND HAVE THE CAR MOVE. IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP. FOR THE FAILURE TO WORK RIGHT KEEPS US IN THE INTERSECTION AS WE TRY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF ONC...

Mar 4, 2012 Power Train 41,214 mi

IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 (AT 41,214 MILES), MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER STARTED JERKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I GASED. I TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SINCE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY THEY PERFORMED A "TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL". THREE ...

Mar 4, 2012 Power Train 41,214 mi

IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 (AT 41,214 MILES), MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER STARTED JERKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I GASED. I TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SINCE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY THEY PERFORMED A "TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL". THREE ...

Feb 2, 2012 Power Train 39,400 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR ABOUT A MONTH. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE A/C CONDENSER WAS FAULTY AND THAT IT WAS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK. I CONTACTED A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT MY LOCAL LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON WHO STATED THA...

Feb 2, 2012 Power Train 39,400 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID FOR ABOUT A MONTH. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE A/C CONDENSER WAS FAULTY AND THAT IT WAS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK. I CONTACTED A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT MY LOCAL LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON WHO STATED THA...

Jan 12, 2012 Steering 90,000 mi

ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP. EACH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I HAVE BEEN TURNING AT AN APPROXIMANT SPEED OF 25 MPH AND I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL ENOUGH TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR

Jan 12, 2012 Steering 90,000 mi

ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP. EACH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED I HAVE BEEN TURNING AT AN APPROXIMANT SPEED OF 25 MPH AND I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL ENOUGH TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR

Dec 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND UP , SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUTTER AND SHAKE. FOUND A BROKEN RING ON THE AXLE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. TOOK A FEW VISITS TO THE DEALER TO FIND IT. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS AND YOU MUST PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE WEEKS BEFORE IT HAPPENED . ...

Dec 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND UP , SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUTTER AND SHAKE. FOUND A BROKEN RING ON THE AXLE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. TOOK A FEW VISITS TO THE DEALER TO FIND IT. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS AND YOU MUST PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE WEEKS BEFORE IT HAPPENED . ...

Dec 13, 2011 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS SOON AS THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE STEERING CORRECTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE S...

Dec 13, 2011 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS SOON AS THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE STEERING CORRECTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE S...

Dec 13, 2011 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS SOON AS THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE STEERING CORRECTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE S...

Dec 13, 2011 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS SOON AS THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE STEERING CORRECTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE S...

Nov 25, 2011 Steering 63,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS ON START UP AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE AT STOP. *TR

Nov 25, 2011 Steering 63,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS ON START UP AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE AT STOP. *TR

Nov 7, 2011 Steering 25,000 mi

STEERING SHAKES AT ANY SPEED INCLUDING WHEN IN PARK. POWER STEERING ALSO COMPLETELY FAILED TWO TIMES IN THE LAST 48 HOURS, SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION AND TURNING IT BACK ON RESTORED POWER STEERING ON BOTH OCCASIONS. THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR WHICH SHE USES TO TRANSPORT OUR 2 YEAR AND 9 MONTH OLD CHILDR...

Nov 7, 2011 Steering 25,000 mi

STEERING SHAKES AT ANY SPEED INCLUDING WHEN IN PARK. POWER STEERING ALSO COMPLETELY FAILED TWO TIMES IN THE LAST 48 HOURS, SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION AND TURNING IT BACK ON RESTORED POWER STEERING ON BOTH OCCASIONS. THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR WHICH SHE USES TO TRANSPORT OUR 2 YEAR AND 9 MONTH OLD CHILDR...

Nov 1, 2011 Power Train 43,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE CONDENSER TRANSMISSION COOLER/COMBO. LEAKS AT TOP CORNER AT PASSENGER SIDE FROM THE WELD OF THE BRACKET. LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. RECALL FOR SAME PROBLEM ON 2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, BUT THE 2008 MARINE...

Nov 1, 2011 Power Train 43,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE CONDENSER TRANSMISSION COOLER/COMBO. LEAKS AT TOP CORNER AT PASSENGER SIDE FROM THE WELD OF THE BRACKET. LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. RECALL FOR SAME PROBLEM ON 2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, BUT THE 2008 MARINE...

Sep 15, 2011 Visibility 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Sep 15, 2011 Visibility 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Jul 21, 2011 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED A SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V453000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC...

Jul 21, 2011 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED A SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V453000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC...

Jun 2, 2011 Power Train

2008 MERCURY MARINER - TRANSMISSION COOLER SEVERE LEAK AT 31,000 MILES. OUT OF 36 MONTH WARRANTY. REPAIR COST AT FORD/MERCURY DEALER $850. WAS TOLD THAT IF NOT REPAIRED, THE COOLER COULD BURST AND DUMP ALL FLUID RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF OCCURRING WHILE...

Jun 2, 2011 Power Train

2008 MERCURY MARINER - TRANSMISSION COOLER SEVERE LEAK AT 31,000 MILES. OUT OF 36 MONTH WARRANTY. REPAIR COST AT FORD/MERCURY DEALER $850. WAS TOLD THAT IF NOT REPAIRED, THE COOLER COULD BURST AND DUMP ALL FLUID RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF OCCURRING WHILE...

May 24, 2011 Power Train 44,000 mi

TRANSMISSION COOLER LEAKING FLUID CAUSING GEAR SLIPPAGE DURING ACCELERATION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND THE GAS PEDAL PUSHED IT WOULD REV UP THEN SLAM INTO GEAR OR NOT EVEN GO INTO GEAR AT ALL AND STALL. INITIAL RESEARCH INDICATED A COMMON FACTORY DEFECT FOR MERCURY MARINERS AND FORD ESCAPE...

May 24, 2011 Power Train 44,000 mi

TRANSMISSION COOLER LEAKING FLUID CAUSING GEAR SLIPPAGE DURING ACCELERATION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND THE GAS PEDAL PUSHED IT WOULD REV UP THEN SLAM INTO GEAR OR NOT EVEN GO INTO GEAR AT ALL AND STALL. INITIAL RESEARCH INDICATED A COMMON FACTORY DEFECT FOR MERCURY MARINERS AND FORD ESCAPE...

May 17, 2011 Air Bags Crash 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS INVOLUNTARILY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACTS INSURANCE COMPANY WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE O...

May 17, 2011 Air Bags Crash 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS INVOLUNTARILY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACTS INSURANCE COMPANY WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE O...

Aug 10, 2010 Suspension

2008 MERCURY MARINER WITH TIRES BALDING ON ONE SIDE. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE GOING BALD. *KB THE DEALER STATED THE SHOCK WAS LEAKING AND THE CAMBER WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW CONTROL ARM. IT WAS BROUGHT TO NORMAL, BUT NOT TO WHERE IT SHOU...

Aug 10, 2010 Suspension

2008 MERCURY MARINER WITH TIRES BALDING ON ONE SIDE. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE GOING BALD. *KB THE DEALER STATED THE SHOCK WAS LEAKING AND THE CAMBER WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW CONTROL ARM. IT WAS BROUGHT TO NORMAL, BUT NOT TO WHERE IT SHOU...

Jul 18, 2010 Air Bags 3,700 mi

THE AIR BAG ON MY 2008 (PURCHASED NEW IN AUGUST 2009) MERCURY MARINER DEPLOYED (NO ACCIDENT) FORD, IN EFFECT CALLED ME A LIAR BUT FARMERS INSURANCE FIXED THE PROBLEM AND DID NOT CHARGE THE INCIDENT AS AN ACCIDENT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE FORD WHILE BEING VERY P...

Jul 18, 2010 Air Bags 3,700 mi

THE AIR BAG ON MY 2008 (PURCHASED NEW IN AUGUST 2009) MERCURY MARINER DEPLOYED (NO ACCIDENT) FORD, IN EFFECT CALLED ME A LIAR BUT FARMERS INSURANCE FIXED THE PROBLEM AND DID NOT CHARGE THE INCIDENT AS AN ACCIDENT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE FORD WHILE BEING VERY P...

Jun 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2008 MERCURY MARINER. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY ISSUES WITH ROTORS *TGW THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ROTORS FOR THE FRONT DISC BRAKES WERE WORN, PITTED AND RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS VERIFIED WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THA...

Jun 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2008 MERCURY MARINER. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY ISSUES WITH ROTORS *TGW THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ROTORS FOR THE FRONT DISC BRAKES WERE WORN, PITTED AND RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS VERIFIED WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THA...

Jun 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2008 MERCURY MARINER. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY ISSUES WITH ROTORS *TGW THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ROTORS FOR THE FRONT DISC BRAKES WERE WORN, PITTED AND RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS VERIFIED WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THA...

Jun 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2008 MERCURY MARINER. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY ISSUES WITH ROTORS *TGW THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ROTORS FOR THE FRONT DISC BRAKES WERE WORN, PITTED AND RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS VERIFIED WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THA...

Jun 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

IN DECEMBER OF 2009 I REPORTED AN INCIDENCE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. SINCE THEN WE HAVE NOT BEEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL MUCH. YESTERDAY I ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 60MPH ON A LONG FLAT AREA. THERE IS A MOUNTAIN PASS AND CURVES BETWEEN THAT AREA AND OUR HOME. I HIT THE BRAKE AND SLOWED D...

Jun 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

IN DECEMBER OF 2009 I REPORTED AN INCIDENCE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. SINCE THEN WE HAVE NOT BEEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL MUCH. YESTERDAY I ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 60MPH ON A LONG FLAT AREA. THERE IS A MOUNTAIN PASS AND CURVES BETWEEN THAT AREA AND OUR HOME. I HIT THE BRAKE AND SLOWED D...

Jun 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

IN DECEMBER OF 2009 I REPORTED AN INCIDENCE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. SINCE THEN WE HAVE NOT BEEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL MUCH. YESTERDAY I ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 60MPH ON A LONG FLAT AREA. THERE IS A MOUNTAIN PASS AND CURVES BETWEEN THAT AREA AND OUR HOME. I HIT THE BRAKE AND SLOWED D...

Jun 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

IN DECEMBER OF 2009 I REPORTED AN INCIDENCE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. SINCE THEN WE HAVE NOT BEEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL MUCH. YESTERDAY I ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 60MPH ON A LONG FLAT AREA. THERE IS A MOUNTAIN PASS AND CURVES BETWEEN THAT AREA AND OUR HOME. I HIT THE BRAKE AND SLOWED D...

May 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 28,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND OBSERVED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD DETACHED FROM THE CABLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ATTACHED BACK TO THE CABLE; AND FUNCTIONED NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE TH...

May 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 28,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND OBSERVED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD DETACHED FROM THE CABLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ATTACHED BACK TO THE CABLE; AND FUNCTIONED NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE TH...

May 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,989 mi

ON MAY 15, 2010, I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO A FREEWAY IN ROSEVILLE, MN. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED COMPLETELY DISABLING THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN, AND WE WERE NEARLY REARENDED AT 55 MILES AN HOUR AS I FRANTICALLY TRIED TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE, STEER IT TO SAFETY AND PUT THE HAZAR...

May 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,989 mi

ON MAY 15, 2010, I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO A FREEWAY IN ROSEVILLE, MN. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED COMPLETELY DISABLING THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN, AND WE WERE NEARLY REARENDED AT 55 MILES AN HOUR AS I FRANTICALLY TRIED TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE, STEER IT TO SAFETY AND PUT THE HAZAR...

Mar 4, 2010 Power Train 36,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER TRANSMISSION DURING THE WINTER OF 2010 AND CONTINUING. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS. WHEN I ACCELERATE THE ENGINE REVS AND THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR. FURTHERMORE, WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE ...

Mar 4, 2010 Power Train 36,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER TRANSMISSION DURING THE WINTER OF 2010 AND CONTINUING. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS. WHEN I ACCELERATE THE ENGINE REVS AND THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR. FURTHERMORE, WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE ...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER STARTED STICKING. TODAY IT STUCK AND REMAINED STUCK FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT COULD PUT A 347.00 PART IN IT JUST IN CASE IT IS THE PROBLEM. I WAS CHARGE $70.00 FOR...

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER STARTED STICKING. TODAY IT STUCK AND REMAINED STUCK FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT COULD PUT A 347.00 PART IN IT JUST IN CASE IT IS THE PROBLEM. I WAS CHARGE $70.00 FOR...

Jan 14, 2010 Power Train 59,725 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS. WHEN I ACCELERATE THE ENGINE REVS AND THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR. FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM UNDER MY 5YR/60,000 MILE WARRANTY. ALTHOUGH MY CAR HAS LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID AN...

Jan 14, 2010 Power Train 59,725 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 MERCURY MARINER TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS. WHEN I ACCELERATE THE ENGINE REVS AND THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR. FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM UNDER MY 5YR/60,000 MILE WARRANTY. ALTHOUGH MY CAR HAS LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID AN...

Jan 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 40 mi

2008 MERCURY MARINER WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT HAS TRANSMISSION LEAK CAUSED BY A FAULTY COOLING CONDENSER. I HAVE HEARD OF HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS SUCH AS THIS ONE IN THE MARINER AND THE SISTER CAR FORD ESCAPE. THIS REPAIR IS AROUND 800 DOLLARS AND APPARENTLY THERE IS NO SIGN OF A RE...

Jan 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 40 mi

2008 MERCURY MARINER WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT HAS TRANSMISSION LEAK CAUSED BY A FAULTY COOLING CONDENSER. I HAVE HEARD OF HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS SUCH AS THIS ONE IN THE MARINER AND THE SISTER CAR FORD ESCAPE. THIS REPAIR IS AROUND 800 DOLLARS AND APPARENTLY THERE IS NO SIGN OF A RE...

Dec 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,099 mi

2008 MARINER JUST SERVICED FOR OIL CHANGE, SAFETY, AND NEW AIR FILTER. NOT MORE THAN TWELVE MILES, VEHICLE LOST POWER ON FREEWAY. WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF HIGHWAY ONTO OFF RAMP. VEHICLE WOULD START, BUT FAILED TO STAY RUNNING. VEHICLE HAS GAS AND TOWED TO SOUTH POINTE LINCOLN MERCURY. *TR

Dec 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,099 mi

2008 MARINER JUST SERVICED FOR OIL CHANGE, SAFETY, AND NEW AIR FILTER. NOT MORE THAN TWELVE MILES, VEHICLE LOST POWER ON FREEWAY. WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF HIGHWAY ONTO OFF RAMP. VEHICLE WOULD START, BUT FAILED TO STAY RUNNING. VEHICLE HAS GAS AND TOWED TO SOUTH POINTE LINCOLN MERCURY. *TR

Dec 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 41,201 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. ASCENDING A WINDING GRADE ON OREGON 140 AT 50 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY SHOT UNAIDED TO THE FLOOR PUTTING THE CAR IN PASSING GEAR. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL IT INSTANTLY DISENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE ALTHOUGH IT HAD BEEN EARLIER...

Dec 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 41,201 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. ASCENDING A WINDING GRADE ON OREGON 140 AT 50 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY SHOT UNAIDED TO THE FLOOR PUTTING THE CAR IN PASSING GEAR. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL IT INSTANTLY DISENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE ALTHOUGH IT HAD BEEN EARLIER...

Oct 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 15,682 mi

ON 09-24-2009 WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95 TOWARDS MAINE NEAR PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OUR VEHICLE A 2008 MERCURY MARINER, WITH 15,682 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, LOST ALL BRAKING CAPABILITY AT 65 MPH. BEING A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER I WAS ABLE TO TALK MY WIFE, WHO WAS DRIVING, OVER INTO A BREAKDOWN LANE IN...

Oct 18, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 15,682 mi

ON 09-24-2009 WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95 TOWARDS MAINE NEAR PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OUR VEHICLE A 2008 MERCURY MARINER, WITH 15,682 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, LOST ALL BRAKING CAPABILITY AT 65 MPH. BEING A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER I WAS ABLE TO TALK MY WIFE, WHO WAS DRIVING, OVER INTO A BREAKDOWN LANE IN...

Sep 27, 2009 Power Train 48,200 mi

2008 MERCURY MARINER. COMBINED CONDENSER/TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT (BELIEVE IS MANUFACTURED BY VISTEON) LEAKED AT 48,200 MILES. SAME UNIT IS USED IN THE 2008 FORD ESCAPE. HAPPENED TO NOTICE FLUID ON GARAGE FLOOR. OTHERWISE COULD HAVE EASILY LED TO FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION WITH RESULTING VEHICLE ...

Sep 27, 2009 Power Train 48,200 mi

2008 MERCURY MARINER. COMBINED CONDENSER/TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT (BELIEVE IS MANUFACTURED BY VISTEON) LEAKED AT 48,200 MILES. SAME UNIT IS USED IN THE 2008 FORD ESCAPE. HAPPENED TO NOTICE FLUID ON GARAGE FLOOR. OTHERWISE COULD HAVE EASILY LED TO FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION WITH RESULTING VEHICLE ...

Sep 9, 2009 Tires 23,953 mi

ON JULY 5, 2009 WHILE DRIVING MY MERCURY MARINER THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. CAUSE WAS A BAD VALVE STEM; ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. THE AUTO TECH AT WALL MART SHOWED ME THE VALVE STEM WAS DRY ROTTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I ALSO HAD HIM...

Sep 9, 2009 Tires 23,953 mi

ON JULY 5, 2009 WHILE DRIVING MY MERCURY MARINER THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. CAUSE WAS A BAD VALVE STEM; ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. THE AUTO TECH AT WALL MART SHOWED ME THE VALVE STEM WAS DRY ROTTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I ALSO HAD HIM...

Sep 2, 2009 Power Train 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE AIR CONDITIONER TRANSMISSION COOLER ASSEMB...

Sep 2, 2009 Power Train 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE AIR CONDITIONER TRANSMISSION COOLER ASSEMB...

Jul 7, 2009 Tires 24,000 mi

ORIGINAL CONTINENTAL TIRE ON THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER HAS TREAD SEPARATION AND CAUSED A BLOW OUT. CONTINENTAL WILL NOT REIMBURSE OR SWAP ON BLOW OUT, BUT ONLY ON TREAD WEAR. PICTURES OF TIRE SEPARATION ARE AVAILABLE. *TR

Jul 7, 2009 Tires 24,000 mi

ORIGINAL CONTINENTAL TIRE ON THE 2008 MERCURY MARINER HAS TREAD SEPARATION AND CAUSED A BLOW OUT. CONTINENTAL WILL NOT REIMBURSE OR SWAP ON BLOW OUT, BUT ONLY ON TREAD WEAR. PICTURES OF TIRE SEPARATION ARE AVAILABLE. *TR

Apr 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

THERE IS AN OPEN SPACE IN THE FRONT GRILL MEASURING 30-1/2' LONG X 4' HIGH X 2-1/2 ' 3-1/2' DEEP THAT IS 15' FROM THE ROAD, WHICH HAS NO GUARD OR SHIELD TO PROTECT IT FROM SOMETHING LIKE ROCKS FLYING OFF OF THE ROAD. THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER GAP ABOVE THIS WHERE DEBRIS CAN HIT THE A/C CONDENSER THAT I...

Apr 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

THERE IS AN OPEN SPACE IN THE FRONT GRILL MEASURING 30-1/2' LONG X 4' HIGH X 2-1/2 ' 3-1/2' DEEP THAT IS 15' FROM THE ROAD, WHICH HAS NO GUARD OR SHIELD TO PROTECT IT FROM SOMETHING LIKE ROCKS FLYING OFF OF THE ROAD. THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER GAP ABOVE THIS WHERE DEBRIS CAN HIT THE A/C CONDENSER THAT I...

Feb 20, 2009 Structure 35,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND TEMPORARILY TIE THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS ...

Feb 20, 2009 Structure 35,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND TEMPORARILY TIE THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS ...

Feb 11, 2009 Tires 12,000 mi

TIRES CONTINUALLY GET LOUDER AS MORE MILES ARE PUT ON THEM. IT IS A WHINING NOISE AND YOU CAN HARDLY TALK NORMAL OR LISTEN TO THE RADIO WITHOUT TURNING THE VOLUME LOUD. STARTED COMPLAINING TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH ABOUT 12,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. THEY CURRENTLY HAVE ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON THEM. *TR

Feb 11, 2009 Tires 12,000 mi

TIRES CONTINUALLY GET LOUDER AS MORE MILES ARE PUT ON THEM. IT IS A WHINING NOISE AND YOU CAN HARDLY TALK NORMAL OR LISTEN TO THE RADIO WITHOUT TURNING THE VOLUME LOUD. STARTED COMPLAINING TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH ABOUT 12,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. THEY CURRENTLY HAVE ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON THEM. *TR

Dec 24, 2008 Power Train 18,300 mi

HYBRID VERSION OF 2008 MERCURY MARINER SUV INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF (2) DASHBOARD WARNING LAMPS: MULTIPLE APPEARANCES OF "YELLOW WRENCH" SYMBOL @ L/EDGE INSTRUMENT PANEL - MANUAL VAGUE, FORD SVC WRITER SAYS LAMP INDICATES FAULT DETECTED IN ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE ...

Dec 24, 2008 Power Train 18,300 mi

HYBRID VERSION OF 2008 MERCURY MARINER SUV INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF (2) DASHBOARD WARNING LAMPS: MULTIPLE APPEARANCES OF "YELLOW WRENCH" SYMBOL @ L/EDGE INSTRUMENT PANEL - MANUAL VAGUE, FORD SVC WRITER SAYS LAMP INDICATES FAULT DETECTED IN ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE ...

Nov 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND PROCEEDING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMIN...

Nov 6, 2008 Power Train 1,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND PROCEEDING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMIN...

Nov 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND PROCEEDING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMIN...

Nov 6, 2008 Power Train 1,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND PROCEEDING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMIN...

Oct 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND STALLED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDIC...

Oct 29, 2008 Power Train 1,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND STALLED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDIC...

Oct 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND STALLED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDIC...

Oct 29, 2008 Power Train 1,094 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND STALLED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDIC...

Oct 26, 2008 Tires 11,832 mi

IN JULY 2008 , "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" LIGHT BECAME PRESENT. UPON PLACING AIR IN LEFT-REAR TIRE A CRACK/ LEAK IN VALVE STEM BECAME PRESENT. VALVE STEM WAS REPLACED. IN AUGUST 2008 SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WITH RIGHT REAR STEM. TODAY, OCTOBER 26TH 2008 THE ISSUE OCCURRED WITH THE RIGHT FRONT VALVE STEM. AL...

Oct 26, 2008 Tires 11,832 mi

IN JULY 2008 , "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" LIGHT BECAME PRESENT. UPON PLACING AIR IN LEFT-REAR TIRE A CRACK/ LEAK IN VALVE STEM BECAME PRESENT. VALVE STEM WAS REPLACED. IN AUGUST 2008 SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WITH RIGHT REAR STEM. TODAY, OCTOBER 26TH 2008 THE ISSUE OCCURRED WITH THE RIGHT FRONT VALVE STEM. AL...

Sep 23, 2008 Power Train 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL ROUGHNESS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS IN THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A COMM...

Sep 23, 2008 Power Train 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL ROUGHNESS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS IN THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A COMM...

Mar 25, 2008 Electrical System 4,120 mi

NEW 2008 MERCURY MARINER INTERMITTENT WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START AND WHEN STARTS EMITS HEAVY BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. WHEN CAR DID NOT START LEFT DAUGHTER IN A UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT. TOOK CAR TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP, SERVICE DEPARTMENT ADMITTED FORD WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETI...

Mar 25, 2008 Electrical System 4,120 mi

NEW 2008 MERCURY MARINER INTERMITTENT WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START AND WHEN STARTS EMITS HEAVY BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. WHEN CAR DID NOT START LEFT DAUGHTER IN A UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT. TOOK CAR TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP, SERVICE DEPARTMENT ADMITTED FORD WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETI...

Aug 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,507 mi

CAR HAD 2,500 MILES WHEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND ONLY HAD MANUAL BRAKING. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY NEEDED TO CONSULT WITH FORD SPECIALISTS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T SURE IF IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER OR THE BRAKES. THE REPLACEMENT PART HAD TO PULLED FROM...

Aug 28, 2007 Unknown Or Other 4,061 mi

TRAVELING THROUGH WILLIAMSBURG, VA EN ROUTE TO VACATION WHEN POWERTRAIN LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE INTO PARKING LOT TO WAIT FOR TOW. HAD TO FIND A WAY TO GET TO THE OPEN RENTAL LOCATIONS TO CONTINUE ON TRIP, UNLOAD ALL LUGGAGE INCLUDING A LOADED ROOF RACK I...

Aug 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,507 mi

CAR HAD 2,500 MILES WHEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND ONLY HAD MANUAL BRAKING. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY NEEDED TO CONSULT WITH FORD SPECIALISTS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T SURE IF IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER OR THE BRAKES. THE REPLACEMENT PART HAD TO PULLED FROM...

Aug 28, 2007 Unknown Or Other 4,061 mi

TRAVELING THROUGH WILLIAMSBURG, VA EN ROUTE TO VACATION WHEN POWERTRAIN LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE INTO PARKING LOT TO WAIT FOR TOW. HAD TO FIND A WAY TO GET TO THE OPEN RENTAL LOCATIONS TO CONTINUE ON TRIP, UNLOAD ALL LUGGAGE INCLUDING A LOADED ROOF RACK I...