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Quality Problems with Mercury Mariner
I have a 2006 Mariner that is good but I have had a number of basic build quality issues.
1) I had to replace the 2 front brake rotors after only 19,000 miles. I asked the mechanic if they were under warranty and he said no, they just wore out from use. WHAT? I have not changed my driving style and this is my seven new vehicle (generally I drive SUVs). I have never had to replace a brake rotor before some 45 to 70 K miles.
2) I had a problem filling the gas tank, the gas noozle kept shutting off. The dealership took three days to replace a significant portion of my gas tank to fix the problem. Now my mechanic says that this is a very common problem with the 2006 Mariners.
3) The sunroof relay only intermitently works. The dealership replace the switch and a relay and the problem still persists. I have had rain come into the vehicle thanks to the fact I could not quickly close the sunroof. Now I just don't use it in fear this will happen again.
4) I parked the vehicle at an airport garage when I went on vacation with the family. When we returned the battery was dead. The lights were off and there was nothing in the accesory sockets. I took it to the dealer and they said there is a low current draw but they could not say where it is from. Now I won't take take the chance of leaving this vehicle for a week anywhere but in my garage.
Anyone else having these or similar issues with their Mariner?
1) I had to replace the 2 front brake rotors after only 19,000 miles. I asked the mechanic if they were under warranty and he said no, they just wore out from use. WHAT? I have not changed my driving style and this is my seven new vehicle (generally I drive SUVs). I have never had to replace a brake rotor before some 45 to 70 K miles.
2) I had a problem filling the gas tank, the gas noozle kept shutting off. The dealership took three days to replace a significant portion of my gas tank to fix the problem. Now my mechanic says that this is a very common problem with the 2006 Mariners.
3) The sunroof relay only intermitently works. The dealership replace the switch and a relay and the problem still persists. I have had rain come into the vehicle thanks to the fact I could not quickly close the sunroof. Now I just don't use it in fear this will happen again.
4) I parked the vehicle at an airport garage when I went on vacation with the family. When we returned the battery was dead. The lights were off and there was nothing in the accesory sockets. I took it to the dealer and they said there is a low current draw but they could not say where it is from. Now I won't take take the chance of leaving this vehicle for a week anywhere but in my garage.
Anyone else having these or similar issues with their Mariner?
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On the left side click on “Owner guides”.
Pick the year and vehicle
And then Owner Guide 2nd printing.
Good luck.
@ http://www.escape-city.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11136&start=110#p253240
"People there is a widespread problem with all the 08-12 Escapes, with only 58 000km's, Ford replaced the rear quarter lip and the workmanship is questionable. At first I thought there was only light surface rust on the outside, turns out, the whole inside lip was rusted and had to be cut out. Apparently water comes from the gas cap area and gets trapped in the wheel well."
Another recurring cosmetic issue I have has is the Mercury trim between the windows is peeling away (black but now left with the silver underneath) . One side was replaced under warranty. Yet it happened again, no longer covered and is $80/side. One side is half way off and the other is just starting to peel away.
I saw alot of other posts on the loud driving sound/tires. I too dealt with this for quite some time. I had it looked at out of concern and was basically told they come with crap tires and that's where the noise is coming from. I did replace the tires and it sounds like a new car ... just an ugly, rusty, trimless one. First and only time I will own a Ford / Mercury.
2006 Mercury Mariner 4 Cylinder.
The car radio stays on after the key is removed.
I just bough the car less then a month ago. Havent drove much do to neck surgery.
When this happened it drove me and my girlfriend crazy. Thought something was very wrong.
I opened the drivers side door and the radio went off.
Now it does this every time.
Is this normal for this car? I have never seen this before in any car ever.