Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2010 Mercury Mariner.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The vehicle shut off while driving. This re-occurred several times during the next 8 days also while driving, one time while making a left hand turn across oncoming traffic. We researched the problem and had two estimates done and contacted Ford motor company. The throttle body had to be replaced and the repair cost us $400. 00 dollars. We have researched this problem and have seen that this is a very common safety problem. We spoke with our neighbors who have a Ford escape and already had their throttle body replaced as well for the same problem. We were told by the dealership that the new part is designed differently now, so this should not happen to us again. This has to be a recall item. It is obviously a manufacturing defect and is a huge safety concern. Ford should have to be responsible for these charges. We are very disappointed that Ford has not taken responsibility for this issue and that all of us have to pay for a defective system that Ford motor company knows is a problem, and could have been the cause of a major accident.
While driving in heavy traffic in center lane of three line highway. Vehicle suddenly lost power creating a emergency situation. I had to force traffic to allow me proceed to side of the road. Endangering myself and my family, I sat for about 30 min. Before I could move the vehicle.