Table 1 shows one common hybrid propulsion system related problems of the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Propulsion System problems |
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury mariner. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the engine started to overheat, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to let the engine cool down. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the failure had since become a regular occurrence. The engine overheated warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 247,000.
2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. While driving about 70 mph the vehicle just shut down. Cw the consumer stated the defective coolant pump was replaced, prior to the recall. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. Recall # 14v526000.