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My dealer recommended I put some premium in it and see what happens but only once in a while otherwise the copmuter would get trained to want the premium. I don't need that!
I'd put my foot in it anyway, and drive normally. It's under warranty, if the engine blows, and it won't, you're covered. Turn up the radio - best solution.
I think they will see 2008 Mariner sales decline. The current Mariner at least looks nice. The 'new' one offers NO IMPROVEMENTS to make it competetive. Toyota has a bigger rav4, with 268hp! What is this? I bet this garbadge outdated 3.0L V6 at 200hp will be LESS fuel efficient than toyotas 3.5L!
It was excusable in the 500 and Montego b/c the rest of the vehicle was top notch. Now even thats not good enough, and Ford knows it.
This is so bad! Also, its not like Ford does not HAVE an engine that can compete, but for now they are not putting it in. Meybe they will do so next year, bu by then all of the reviews would hae come in saying how uncompetetive the mariner is.
I also did not read the mention of a Nav system, and i don't think the speakers will be Alpine, either. I know you will say ford has supply issues, so they can't allocate this engine to the Mariner. Then... HOLD OFF 1 YEAR! They will loose so much goodwill in the reviews its not even funny.
I really like the current mariner, and just with Fords new 3.5 was in it, with a nav system and a new steering wheel. Instead, they stick with same old same old. They can't afford to put out junk like this.
I really hope Ford's situation gets better. They should not be calling this a new product.
If they wanted to make a new Mariner, instead of putting in the old (not vulcan old, but still) DOHC V6, they could have kept the very pleasing (IMO) current design, add a few feautres, and then NEXT YEAR when they have the capacity put in your 263hp V6. Then it really will be a new Mariner.
This is a joke to me.
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Sorry, tides - we go back a long way, and this format change is a dumb idea, IMO. I don't have many issues, I have certain cars I like to follow for information and commentary. I like general brand forums. Why can't we have both? That's my input. My continued participation will depend on how user friendly these forums remain.
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I would have prefered a Honda CRV that got better mileage but hey, what can you do? Marriage is compromise.
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The history on this car may be important. Nine weeks after I purchased the car I was in an accident which sliced off the front end back to the radiator and frame. Two months and $14,000 later, the cold weather has arrived.
Should I be concerned about a high rpm before oil has reached engine parts? Thank you for any advice you can offer.
I know your post is almost a month old, but I thought I'd reply anyway. My brother just bought a 2008 Mariner Premier a couple of months ago, and he's complained of exactly the same thing. But, the dealership said this is normal control of the initial idle speed by the ECM. My brother was also worried about the top end (valvetrain) lubrication when cold during the initial 2,000 RPM idle, but again, it appears perfectly normal. If you are concerned, you may wish to consider using synthetic oil in the specified viscosity range, as it tends to provide quicker lubrication at start up, especially if you live in a cold climate and park the Mariner outside.
I'm told that the 08's changes have eliminated some problems from previous years.
Specifically exessicve wind noise (internal sound proofinng) and the wheel cupping problem.
For those that do have the 08, w/a V6 engine, how do you feel the overall ride is, city and highway?
Are you happy with it?
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I looked at a Ford Escape a few years ago and basically I like the vehicle, but I thought the interior was cheesy and the seats were awful, so it got eliminated from my list. I'm just starting to look around again for when my lease is up, and I need a vehicle that will haul 'stuff' but isn't a land yacht. I haven't actually gone to look at these yet, but I was wondering about the interior comfort issue. I'm fairly picky about seats and the person who would most often be riding with me is incredibly picky about seat comfort due to a bad back.
Also wondering about long term durability. My family's experiences with Fords have not been too good.
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Happy Driving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone else had experienced any of the following?
the passenger doors - front and back - were taking on water, soaking the carpet and underneath the plastic edge. All of the door seals had to be replaced - only had the car for 4 mos. at the time. The car also has the reverse sensing system - now periodically, when I put the car into reverse, it starts going off even if nothing is there. I have gotten out and checked and nothing. Also, I cannot get the gas tank to fill beyond 3/4 of a tank. No matter what, I have even overfilled the tank and no dice. In addition to the gas tank, the mileage per gallon gauge which I reset everytime I fill the tank swings wildly, and I mean wildly! Anywhere from 9 miles per gallon to 42! Which I know is so not true!!
Any feedback would be great!
When the stalling first began, I found that Ford had released a technical service bulletin (bulletin 07-5-6) for the 05 Ford Escape and 05 Mercury Mariner models that state that sporadic stalling may be caused by a failing torque converter. I told the dealership this when I went there last week. They said no. I guess they will have to re-evaluate this. I am not paying them another $1400. This is ridiculous.
Please anyone who has any info... :confuse:
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