2006 Mercury Mariner: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 101 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (16% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle sub-frame broke at point where lower control arm attaches, causing Right front wheel to suddenly turn right. Sub-frame rusted through!”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2022
“As I am driving down the road, on a city street. The vehicle will just shut off, for no apparent reason. It does this several times. Every time the car is been driven it will shut off several times and me and my family have been in traffic when this has occurred. It continues to do this at any speed and every time the car is driven. Can't drive the car not even a mile before it totally shuts off.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2021
“Recall for coolant pump on hybrid system could result in hybrid electronic overheating causing a stall like condition recall was addressed by dealership back on 7/20/2015 2nd owner has had vehicle for 9 mnths - have had 3 incidents of vehicle shutting down with dash light advising to pull over for safety and the system shutting down directly after - brakes /steering etc. For the first incident - towed to local dealership - unable to diagnose 2nd incident - to a reputable local mechanics shop - changed out normal vehicle battery 3rd incident - caused driver to roll through an intersection on a red light - struck by other vehicle”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2020
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“The gear shift is not properly shifting. It goes from park to reverse on its own. Sometime it wont reverse and makes a loud noise. It click back and forth between gears. Ive replace the switch to see if that would work but it doesnt. Please let me know if I can do anything to fix this problem but it is the same recall 15v606000 for other vehicals of the same type”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2019
“The car shuts down on the freeway while driving at 60-70 mph. A red triangla is displayed along with a message, pull over stop safely now. This has occurred several times after driving g approxamately 30 miles. Luckily I was able to pull over safely. The car restarts within 30 seconds and will shut down again every 5 mins until the vehicle is allowed to cool down.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2019
“When slowing for a stop sign on a suburban street, the vehicle lost all braking power. (it had shown no prior problems.) we had the vehicle checked - both front hydraulic lines had broken.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2019
“I was driving the vehicle and all of the sudden engine shuts down and dash reads pull over safely now. It would not start back up right away. I tried starting it about a half hour later and it started. I drove maybe 100 yards and the vehicle did the same thing. I finally got it to our driveway and it shut off again. It continues to do the same thing.even when not driving it.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2018
“The car shuts down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, and reads pull over safely now. This happens without warning while driving down city street and while parked.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2018
“I was driving on the turnpike and my car suddenly dint turn when I turned the steering. Me and my passengers somehow escaped the life threatening situation in the middle of the traffic. It was my cars sub frame that was rusted so bad that it broke in the middle of the road. This is after I service my car every now and then. Its a serious issue with this car and there should be a recall for this problem. I had to spend so much due to this carelessness from the company.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2018
“2 issues that the local ford dealer said they could not assist.(jordan ford)upper shock busing from p/s rear shock came out causing shock rod to make excessive noise and contact body, as well as rust from p/s inner wheel wheel. Only that location.appears to be a rustproofing issue.rest of truck in great condition. Soon to be a safety issue if I do not have repaired.”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
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 vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2006 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2006 Mercury Mariner reliable?
NHTSA has 101 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Mercury Mariner. The most complained-about area is engine (16% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Mercury Mariner problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 91,100 miles or less.
Does the 2006 Mercury Mariner have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl). Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.