Steering Related Problems of the 2006 Mercury Mariner

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2006 Mercury Mariner. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercury Mariner


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2006 Mercury Mariner

The Steering problem

Vehicle sub-frame broke at point where lower control arm attaches, causing right front wheel to suddenly turn right. Sub-frame rusted through!   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

Recall for coolant pump on hybrid system could result in hybrid electronic overheating causing a stall like condition recall was addressed by dealership back on 7/20/2015 2nd owner has had vehicle for 9 mnths - have had 3 incidents of vehicle shutting down with dash light advising to pull over   Read details...

The Power Steering Fluid problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that he noticed a stain on the driveway and took vehicle to dealer for inspection. The dealer diagnosed that the high pressure power steering hose was leaking power steering fluid. The vehicle was not repaired, part was not available.   Read details...


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