Mercury Mariner owners have reported 27 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Drivers rear shock rusted off the wheel well causing wheel to snap and metal frame to hit the ground while I was traveling 40 mph. At this time the other wheels locked up and started squealing causing loss of control of vehicle shooting me across lanes and hitting curbs on both sides. Read details...
I have a 2007 Mercury Mariner I purchased in April 2007. The vehicle has been in the shop 4 times now. 3 of the 4 times because something has "gone out" on the vehicle I. E. The gas pedal, the wheel bearings, the tension pulley. Read details...
Premature failure of the lower control arm bushings. We have had them professionally inspected by Ford mechanics and they confirm that they have failed by 60k. Read details...
Premature control arm bushing failure. Read details...
I purchase a 2006 Mercury Mariner on February 18, 2006, at price Lincoln Mercury in centennial, CO. When I purchase this vehicle it had 15 miles on the odometer. I was instructed by the sales rep that I should avoid driving this vehicle over 55 mph to allow the engine to break in properly. Read details...