One problem related to steering is loose has been reported for the 2009 Mercury Mariner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Mercury Mariner based on all problems reported for the 2009 Mariner.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while at a stop, the steering wheel module locked up, causing the steering to loose power. There was no warning. The vehicle restarted. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the town and county Ford dealer (502-964-8131, located at 6015 preston hwy, louisville, ky 40219) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The part was replaced at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Fe.