2005 MERCURY MARINER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
100
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MERCURY MARINER
The 2005 MERCURY MARINER has received a total of 100 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL), SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (9 complaints), Engine (8 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 MERCURY MARINER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 MERCURY MARINER, potentially affecting up to 135,055 vehicles.
Recall 15V606000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
| 57 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair...
Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015....
View full details →Recall 15V606000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 57 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair...
Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015....
View full details →Recall 15E045000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 576 vehicles affected
Defect: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of...
Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
View full details →Recall 06V111000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
| 134,365 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 MERCURY MARINER
100 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MERCURY MARINER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The accelerator sticks and this is very dangerous
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HIS PATH WITH THE BRIGHT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE, THE CONTACT MOVED OVER INTO THE RIGHT LANE. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DITCH AND ROLL OVERED FOUR TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ARM, NECK, AND BODY INJURIES. HE AND THE PASSENGER WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTEINTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 191,000.
CD4E - ENGINE STALLING ON ENGAGEMENT/STOPPING. VEHICLE STALLED AT THE RED LIGHT OF AN EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE STALLED WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER (NORTHTOWNE LINCOLN, 21 NE VIVION RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64118) AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,250. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER (NORTHTOWNE LINCOLN, 21 NE VIVION RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64118) AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,250. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 MERCURY MARINER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MERCURY MARINER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MERCURY MARINER
Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 MERCURY MARINER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
051514 — AIR BAGS
PASSENGER AIR BAG DISABLED (PAD) LAMP INTERMITTENTLY ON WHILE DRIVING - DTC C1414 RETRIEVED DURING OCS DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR. *TT
18339 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SLOW FILL OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK. *EH
18513 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD WEATHER TRANSMISSION COOLER BYPASS HOSE LEAKING AT CONVERTER HOUSING. *EH
18407 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U2013 IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
05111 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL ON WITH MULTIPLE COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT DTCS P0351 THROUGH P0356-3.0 ENGINE. *SC
061614 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPARK KNOCK, HARD START AND/OR HESITATION - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 08-02-2004 WITH A 3.0L ENGINE. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MERCURY MARINER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY MARINER
- 2001 MERCURY MARINER — 0 complaints
- 2002 MERCURY MARINER — 0 complaints
- 2003 MERCURY MARINER — 0 complaints
- 2004 MERCURY MARINER — 0 complaints
- 2005 MERCURY MARINER (current)
- 2006 MERCURY MARINER — 91 complaints
- 2007 MERCURY MARINER — 40 complaints
- 2008 MERCURY MARINER — 554 complaints
- 2009 MERCURY MARINER — 419 complaints
- 2010 MERCURY MARINER — 393 complaints
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