One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 2008 Mercury Mariner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mercury Mariner based on all problems reported for the 2008 Mariner.
Mercury Mariner recall, I purchased a 2008 Mercury Mariner on 9/27/14. On 12/19/14 at night while on highway the wrench warning light came on and the car decreased speed and I almost got hit by the car from the rear, pulled in emergency line and had SUV towed. Required a transmission on 12/26/16 for $1475. On 1/14/16 while on highway during exiting on exit the steering wheel became difficult to turn , hit the guard rail there where not waring light to indicate that the steering had a problem, had the SUV towed to shop and repaired steering shift torque senor for $428. 00. On 1/10/17 after grocery shopping the SUV would not start, called cab to take me home with groceries, returned to have SUV towed to shop repair the ignition starter switch for $176. 00. On 9/21/17 when leaving for work, the key would not turned, towed to shop and required lock cylinder housing $434. 00. I would like Ford to reimbursement for all the repairs and towing cost. VIN 4m2cu97148kj34007, not on recall list yet and these repairs are related to recalls for my 2008 Mercury Mariner. I am upside down still owe $7100. For balance. Was unable to make scheduled payments when repair where required, effected my credit score. At the present time the torque converter in not working on the transmission and my car is disable. I would like Ford to replace the transmission at no cost to me.