2007 Mercury Mariner: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 64 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (18% 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 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Rear-ended a snow plow going 30-35 mph when I was going 60 mph and the driver-side airbag failed to deploy resulting in serious injury.*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*dt*jb*jb*dt*jb*jb*dt*jb*dt”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2021
“When shifting into gear the vehicles wrench light comes on and regen disabled show up and the vehicle won't accelerate. I can shut it off and back on and the wrench light will go away for a couple miles then back on with the same problems”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2020
“The recall that ford is recalls 2007mercury mariner while driving vehicle just shuts off I was with my daughter driving on the highway lucky I was able to switch all 4 lanes the engine gets hot tempter gauge reading normal it stays in the middle turn vehicle ttb back on press pedal no power pump the pedal and hopes it stays on its been acting three months. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2020
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“Takata recall I was on the express way in motion and the car shut down meaning that all of the gadges shut down. Then the car just coast until I could pull over without being hurt or hurting other drivers. Nothing showed up just shut down.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2017
“The brake system's hydraulic control unit ("hcu"). On several occasions while driving, the brake pedal will travel to the floor while trying to brake resulting in no braking action (ie., vehicle not slowing). This might happen for one or two pedal depressions before there is any slowing of the vehicle. This problem has placed me in situations where I have to take evasive action to not hit a vehicle in front of me, or traveling into a controlled (with stop signs) intersection. Below there is a space to specify 'when did this happen.' I am inputting the most recent date of this problem, but it has happened at least ten times before this.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury mariner. After driving and parking the vehicle, the contact could not remove the key from the ignition. The contact had to turn the steering wheel and maneuver the key in order to get it to release. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times and was gradually getting worse. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,500.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury mariner hybrid. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check four by four, service brakes, and pull over safely warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle jerked forward and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury mariner hybrid. The contact stated that the alarm system sounded independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2015
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercury mariner hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2015
“2007 mercury mariner hybrid. While driving about 70 mph the vehicle just shut down. Cw the consumer stated the defective coolant pump was replaced, prior to the recall. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. Recall # 14v526000. *jb”Owner report · Hybrid Propulsion System · Jan 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 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.
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 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Mercury Mariner reliable?
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Mercury Mariner. The most complained-about area is power train (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Mercury Mariner problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 71,500 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Mercury Mariner have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift. 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.