Mercury Mariner Hybrid owners have reported 36 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery propulsion system (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery Propulsion System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Battery problems |
Stop safely now chimes and displayed on dash followed by no acceleration until vehicle stalls and stops. Starts right back up but continues to happen especially in la rush hour traffic. Very dangerous! had recall work done on the mecs 3yrs ago but problem has continued. Read details...
Car has been rock solid reliable up until 3 weeks ago. Driving normally on city streets the car abruptly shut down the hybrid and ice propulsion units. Steering froze up and it was like putting the brakes on it stranded me in the middle of traffic causing delays for other drivers and a dangerous Read details...
The driver information display showed: brake system failure. Took vehicle to dealership, and was told that the item was not covered by extended warranty that I purchased through dealer. The item that was found to cause the code is the wiring that controls the hydraulic pump for the abs brake system. Read details...
Experienced two in-traffic drive-train shut-downs as dangerous as the g. M. Ignition switch malfunctions. . . Traveling in 60mph-70mph night-time valentine's night freeway traffic on the I-405 in santa ana, CA. Read details...
On I-66w vehicle lost engine power at highway speed. Displayed stop safely now and master vehicle electrical hazard warning lamp. The incident was extremely harrowing for the driver as the power cutoff was unexpected and immediate. Coasted to shoulder. Read details...