NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Mercury Mariner 4WD; the most frequently affected component is power train — floor shift. Owners filed 67 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #3 for number of recalls.
Power train — Floor shiftCampaign 15V606000 · 29 Sep 2015
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Suspension — Wheel bearingCampaign 15E045000 · 03 Jun 2015
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Seats — Head restraintCampaign 06V111000 · 07 Apr 2006
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system10 · 25%
Power train9 · 22%
Engine8 · 20%
Vehicle speed control7 · 18%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Structure2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the frame was severely rusted and corroded with holes. Brownell motors inc in fishkill, new york was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Gas mileage has suddenly and markedly plummeted on highway driving. Air filter replaced - no change. There has been no change in driving patterns. It has gone from around 20 hwy to around 10 hwy out of the blue - no engine/tranny/brakes issues or anything like that. Not a clue. *tr
I was driving on the freeway and my car just quit working. I took it to the mechanic and the issue is the coils and a now fried computer system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning, while exiting highway traffic. The failure was experienced several times. All the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact was able to restart the engine…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.