2007 Mercury MARINER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
77,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 33 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 30.3% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 12.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Power Train: 11; Engine: 7; Electrical System: 6; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 3; Air Bags: 2; Suspension: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 4; 2013: 6; 2014: 4; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10164039 · 2006-07-31 (July 31, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL VIBRATES FREQUENTLY WHEN BEING ACCELERATED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THIS TO BE A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. THE VEHICLE IS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10164039 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10174039 · 2006-11-22 (November 22, 2006)
THIS PROBLEM OCCURS ON MY 2007 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID WITH LESS THAN 2,500 MILES. WHEN THERE IS A FRONT SEAT ADULT PASSENGER THE LIGHT ON THE DASH INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTS TO STATE "PASS AIRBAG OFF". THE ONLY OTHER TIME THIS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED IS BRIEFLY DURING START UP. IT IS THE INTERMITTENT NATURE OF THIS LIGHT COMING ON AND GOING OFF WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER THAT CAUSES ANXIETY FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THERE HAVE ONLY BEEN ADULT PASSENGERS IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALER AND THE SERVICE…
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10174039 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217991 · 2008-02-13 (February 13, 2008)
I HAVE A 2007 MERCURY MARINER I PURCHASED IN APRIL 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES NOW. 3 OF THE 4 TIMES BECAUSE SOMETHING HAS "GONE OUT" ON THE VEHICLE I.E. THE GAS PEDAL, THE WHEEL BEARINGS, THE TENSION PULLEY. I ALSO FOUND OUT FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THAT MANUFACTURER NEVER PUT THE BOLTS ON THE TOP OF MY ENGINE TO COVER THE SPARK PLUGS. I CONTINUE TO HAVE A PROBLEM. THESE LAST THREE INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN WITHIN THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP GETTING NEW PARTS. I HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT USED. THIS IS THE FI…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217991 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267617 · 2009-05-03 (May 3, 2009)
2008 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID NO CRANK. VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE DAMAGED HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING HARNESS. HARNESS RUNS ALONG UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CABIN. HARNESS IS PARTIALLY ENCASED PVC. PVC WAS DAMAGED POSSIBLY DUE TO ROAD HAZARD HITTING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HIGH VOLTAGE HARNESS WAS DAMAGED RESULTING IN ENTIRE HARNESS BEING REPLACED. FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR REPAIR. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND POSSIBLY A DESIGN FLAW. I STILL HAVE THE HARNESS IN MY POSSESSION AND WOULD BE WILLING TO PROVIDE IT FOR PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION. *…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267617 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10272887 · 2009-06-04 (June 4, 2009)
I RECEIVED A NOTICE DATED MAY, 2009 ON JUNE 3, 2009 FROM FORD REGARDING REPORTS OF TIRE VALVE STEM CRACKS AND AIR LEAKS ON 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THEY CLAIM IT IS NOT A RECALL. I HAD A PROBLEM WITH ONE TIRE ON FEBRUARY, 23 2009 ON MY WAY TO THE AIRPORT IN THE EARLY A.M. AND HAD IT REPAIRED - WAS VALVE STEM LEAK. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE CAR WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS AND FLASHLIGHT (ONLY WAY TO SEE CRACKS) AND FOUND THE OTHER THREE STEM VALVES WERE CRACKED. NO ONE WITH THE NAKED EYE COULD POSSIBLY SEE THIS. MY HUSBAND SAID I COULD HAVE HAD 3 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10272887 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10294993 · 2009-12-08 (December 8, 2009)
STICKY GAS PEDAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10294993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10311441 · 2010-02-17 (February 17, 2010)
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. WE HAVE HAD THEM PROFESSIONALLY INSPECTED BY FORD MECHANICS AND THEY CONFIRM THAT THEY HAVE FAILED BY 60K. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10311441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10438756 · 2011-12-06 (December 6, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY OIL COOLER, VALVE, GASKETS, DRIVE PLATE STEEL, PISTONS, SEALS, AND SCREENS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR ALL COMPONENTS HOWEVER, APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10438756 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V526000 · Hybrid Propulsion System
Reported: 2014-09-03 (September 3, 2014)
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.
Consequence: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V606000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Reported: 2015-09-29 (September 29, 2015)
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.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
NHTSA campaign record ↗