Car Stall problems of the 2010 Mercury Mariner

16 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2010 Mercury Mariner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Mercury Mariner based on all problems reported for the 2010 Mariner.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2020

The vehicle was in motion at a stoplight. The light had turned green, and the vehicle was breaking to stop behind the first vehicle. I pressed the gas pedal to follow the first vehicle and the car stalled. The car could not be turned back on or put in motion. There was no indication of a problem prior to this throttle body failure. The car was pushed off the road by 3 people and into a nearby parking lot. The problem that made the vehicle unsafe was a defective Ford throttle body. The reference consumer satisfaction program 13n03. I received the recall notice June 2014, but Ford only suggested a recalibration (not replacement). The recalibration was completed at Ford autonation on June 23, 2014. Ford had estimated a throttle body reduction in movability and not failure. The mileage of this Mercury Mariner on the date of repair was 142551 and the in-service date, 06/18/2010. Therefore, the reimbursement should be covered under Ford's extended warranty of 150000 miles/10 years. The repair was completed 06/08/2020. Ten days prior to the expiration of the extended warranty. Ford claims they will not reimburse for the throttle body failure. This was well-documented in the previous claim 13n03 and this case should be reopened, based on the fatality possibility of a throttle body failure with the original part that came with the vehicle, which was also re-calibrated per Ford's recall in 2014. This incident proves that Ford's re-calibration did not prevent failure of the throttle body. Asking for a recall for the throttle body for the similar makes and models still in circulation as it's a safety hazard and also reimbursement for this service for vehicles that had it completed.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2016

While driving this vehicle we have stalling issues. The issues have happened while driving the car on the road while making turns and stopped waiting for a light, the vehicle stops running without warning. The car will restart after you have placed the car in park and restart. The dealership has not been able to duplicate this problem.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mariner. While driving at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2014

Vehicle surges wildly at idle speeds in traffic. Vehicle stalls out while driving regular highway speed, surges wildly while driving, rpm spikes drastically while driving and at idle. Stalls and surges both while entering traffic from a stopped position and while driving at regular pace. Struggles to crank after fueling the vehicle. Spits and sputter and shakes while at idle.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2013

The vehicle started to stall when the accelerator peddle was engaged, after turning vehicle off and restarting it would travel approximately 50 to 100ft. Before again stalling.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2013

While driving on three separate occasions the vehicle unexpectedly stalls with no prior warning. The third time I was traveling at approximately 60 mph on the parkway. A dangerous condition to say the least. I have a second 2010 Mariner which had exactly the same problem in January 2013. Both were repaired by the dealer by replacing a defective throttle body.

7 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2013

Driving at approx 40 mph car engine reacts abnormally and "wrench" warning light appears and car "stalls" out and, although fully operational will not drive. Turn the car off and back on and the engine eventually will turn over but again repeats the same issue of "stalling" out. After having the car towed, the diagnosis is a defective "throttle-body".

8 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder and restarted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

9 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2013

Vehicle stalled 3 times and had no throttle response. Turn key off and restart vehicle to regain throttle response. Wrench light and engine light came on. Mechanic retrieved memory codes p2111 and p2112. Performed electronic throttle body test with ids. Throttle body failed and has a fault. Mechanic replaced throttle body.

10 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2013

Car stalled multiple times and went into what the dealership calls limp mode. I was informed I have a bad throttle body and motor asy - [ds7z9e926a], it is my understanding there is a nationwide back ordered on this part. The vehicle is used primarily on the freeway at speeds in excess of 65 miles per hour. It is my understanding there has only been a few hundred complaints. I wish to add one more to the list. I am being told no eta on when Ford will get the back order of parts cleared up. 6 – 8 weeks without my primary vehicle.

11 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2013

Had previously had the dealer look into what I thought was issue with transmission and gears slipping back in 2012. They indicated there was a bulletin, which I believe was on a computer issue, and that the tech made some adjustments. That seemed to address the issue for a while. It had been acting up again, and not quite the same as previously, with more stalling out and not accelerating and then suddenly jumping a little. Asked dealer to look into situation again on visit on may 30th. Techs found nothing wrong. Was driving home on interstate on evening of June 7th when it felt like the engine had lost power. I was driving 60 mph, but I was able to pull off to a wide shoulder area. The orange wrench light came on. I turned off car and let it sit for a couple of minutes. It started up with no problems. I was able to drive it about 45-50 mph until off interstate and got it to dealership with no additional problems and left it. Waiting to hear outcome from them.

12 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2013

Slowed to make a right hand turn into a parking lot and the vehicle stalled. There was no warning of an impending stall and no console lights came on other than the battery light and the oil light. The incident did not create an error code in the computer system as I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership for service and to check for any issues with the vehicle. Ford repair shop found nothing wrong with vehicle upon inspection and said there was nothing they could do without an error code in the computer system. A stalling incident occurred again on 3/18/14. In this instance, again there was no warning. I had just exited off of the highway and was accelerating after a stop sign. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. Again, only the battery light and oil light came on.

13 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2013

The car lost all power while I was driving on the interstate at 65 mph. I was able to steer it to the side of the road, and to restart it. The same thing happened in 3 miles and then again in 1 mile. It was okay for the next 3 months. Then I tried to pass a tractor and my car stalled. I got it to the side of the road and was able to limp into a Ford service center where they diagnosed a " throttle body failure". I am waiting on a part back order to get it fixed!.

14 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2013

While driving on several occasions the vehicle unexpectedly stalls with no prior warning. The third time I was traveling at approximately 60 mph on the parkway. I have a second 2010 Mariner which had exactly the same problem in August 2013. Both were repaired by the dealer by replacing a defective throttle body.

15 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled twice and without warning. The contact stated that the power train warning light illuminated on the instrument panel after the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mielages were 35,500. Kmj.

16 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2012

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact mentioned that the driver was able to restart the vehicle immediately after. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 50,200.


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