general problems of the 2005 Mercury Mariner

Two problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2005 Mercury Mariner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mercury Mariner based on all problems reported for the 2005 Mariner.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2006

- the contact stated that on 10/08/06 while d at a speed of 40 mph driver's front tire wheel studs broke off. The vehicle had an odometer reading of 16,002 miles on the vehicle at the time of the incident. The contact stated that on the day of this incident the weather was clear and so were the road conditions. The contact had the vehicle towed to dana motors in staten island, NY, and the dealership replaced 4 lug: nuts and 4 wheel studs. The contact stated that on 12/10/06 the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to dana motors ,and at that time the vehicle had 17,642 miles on it. The contact stated that the repair order stated that dealership replaced parts and gears. The dealership informed the contact that the transmission box was opened and found that the tray had pieces of metal in the transmission tray. Ak the inside cargo light was not working, the windshield was leaking, the steering wheel would vibrate when the consumer reached a speed of 70 mph. Updated 03/07/jb.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2005 Mariner premier drifts to the into oncoming traffic at low to medium speeds. When the vehicle is stopped the steering wheel moves about 12 degrees from center. The dealer adjuster both the front and rear camber and caster outside of the spec to compensate for the drift. The vehicle was returned to the consumer with the same problem. The dealer stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced but refused to perform the service.


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