Model year record

2005 MERCURY Mariner

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 100 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V606000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 57
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-09-29
Owners notified: 2015-10-23

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

Safety risk

If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V111000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component: Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 134,365
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-04-07
Owners notified: 2006-05-19

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	9	81,000 mi
Engine	8	127,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	8	61,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	7	73,279 mi
Engine and engine cooling	5	37,700 mi
Air bags	4	69,000 mi
Power train	4	90,000 mi
Tires	4	2,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	50,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	58,000 mi
Unknown or other	3	176 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	3	26,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	2	25,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	18,000 mi
Service brakes	2	96,675 mi
Structure: body	2	69,000 mi
Suspension	2	16,002 mi
Visibility	2	44,800 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	40,000 mi
Child seat: harness/crotch buckle	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	165,250 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	165,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	2,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	10,025 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	41,000 mi
Parking brake	1	2,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Seats	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	—
Steering: column	1	55,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	6,000 mi
Structure	1	16,002 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	2,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	2,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	4,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	85,411 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	2,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	16,002 mi

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.