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2009 Mercury Mariner repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (30%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 56 repairs.
2009 Mercury Mariner repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mercury Mariner
Engine not specified
| Mercury Mariner in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201123000 miUS $10000 | I was told there was no problem or they could not replicate it & they all do that. called Ford and told them I have had this SUV in the repair shop 5 times for the same thing and it still doesn't shift right. It gets stuck in gear. Slipsout | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| May 201013700 mi | TSB to reprogram transmission for better shifts from 1-2 and 2-3, reducing long term wear on the transmission. | ||
| Dec 201021000 mi | Check Engine list was due to Camshaft Position Sensor failure. Part replaced under warranty and was included in a TSB for Marniers made prior to April 2009. | ||
| Feb 201122700 mi | Slow to engage gear from stop or accel out of corners. Dealer topped off fluid. A week later I pulled the battery cable to reset and the problem is gone for now. Fluid was a bit low, I suspect may have 1/2 shaft leak problem. | ||
| Aug 201129000 mi | Slow transmission leak, TSB called for replacing filler tube/dipstick with updated part. So far, no leak. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Maryland, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200916000 mi | One of the two right front speakers of the Audiophile system damaged at normal volume. | ||
| Jan 201018000 mi | Driver side automatic temp control was faulty; would heat up quickly, slowly subside, then turn cold without changing the temperature. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Feb 201112000 mi | Right front axle replaced by Ford to fix a leak in the axle seal. They tried to just replace the seal on two occasions and failed. Ford authorized the whole axle replacement. | ||
| Sep 201432000 miUS $115 | replace Blower resistor ( Climate Control ) | ||
| May 201535600 miUS $35 | valve stem replaced on lf tire | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 201246000 miUS $900 | Evaporator developed hole; A/C would not take a recharge; Dealership suspected road hazard, would not warranty. First diagnosed as leaking shock; later identified as bad gaskets causing leaks throughout drivetrain. | ||
| Aug 201248000 miUS $700 | Evaporator developed a hole again, had to be replaced. Purchased a metal mesh grill and had it installed over the front surface of the evaporator. The grill design appears to provide very little protection. | ||
| Dec 201253000 miUS $100 | Vehicle struggled under WOT acceleration. Ignition coil packs had to be replaced. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 201241000 miUS $78 | Error Code P00012, Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1). I was due an oil change as well. Come to find that low oil will cause the Error Code, which cleared after properly filling the sump. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| May 201117000 mi | Loud clicking noise coming from behind dash, when defrost is on then turned off . | ||
| Sep 201119000 mi | Loud squeal from dash, took 2 years to find source. Cabin air filter was never installed & 2 years of crap was sucked into AC/heater blower. It took dealer 3 days to find out filter was a option. I fought with dealer, was covered by warranty. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 201458000 miUS $414 | Oil leak at left axle. Replaced seal, bushing & axle inner hub. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20093000 mi | Vehicle wouldn't start, then after starting ran very rough. Computer replaced. | ||
| Mar 20108000 mi | Brakes pulling to the right | ||
| Mar 201116000 mi | Serious transmission seal leak. Shifting problem with transmission. | ||
| Apr 201116000 mi | Seal leak reappeared after more than a week. Fixed again. | ||
| Jan 201224200 mi | Transmission was shifting very roughly in cold weather in the early morning. | ||
| Jul 201227500 mi | Transmission Seals leaked | ||
| Dec 201230000 mi | Rough shifting, Transmission Leak. Fourth repair for this problem. | ||
| Jan 201325700 mi | Rough shifting and fluid leak. Repair corrected the problem, but it has returned in the past several days. | ||
| Jun 201336000 mi | Rough shifting, fluid leak | ||
| Jul 201459700 mi | Rough Shifting, fluid leak | ||
| Dec 201467000 miUS $100 | Liftgate latch stopped functioning | ||
| Dec 201585000 miUS $240 | Battery required replacement | ||
| Dec 2017105000 mi | Routine lube, oil and filter | ||
| Mar 2018109000 miUS $52 | Routine Lube Oil and Filter | ||
| Apr 2018110000 miUS $1868 | Leaks repaired and recharge Both stabilizer bars were loose. | ||
| Jan 2022151000 miUS $1200 | Exhaust Manifold | ||
| Jun 2022156000 miUS $450 | Stabilizers needed to be replaced. | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Mariner in South Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Apr 200918000 mi | Navigation system locked down along with radio | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015US $950 | ABS Module Failed. Lost ABS. Replaced ABS with OEM model. | ||
| Jul 201658700 miUS $125 | Windshield Washer Pump failure. Required replacing washer pump. | ||
| Nov 202279000 miUS $200 | Battery Corrosion and failure. 2+ year old battery. Easy Replacement. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200927000 mi | Transmission not shifting right. Shop took out unit and bench checked. Found metal shavings. Parts were on back order. Ford sent whole new tramsmission. Ford took care of. Still under warranty. Did not cost me a cent. Replaced a motor mount and sub member. | ||
| Mar 201395000 miUS $200 | Leaking trans fluid from driver side cv joint coming out of trans. | ||
| Oct 2015153477 miUS $35 | Rear window above trunk weather stripping leaking. Replaced weather stripping. | ||
| May 2016167000 miUS $500 | Struts and shocks, were performing poorly | ||
| Jun 2016169000 miUS $68 | Valve cover gasket replaced because it was leaking oil. | ||
| Aug 2016162000 miUS $68 | Driver side. Rear door regulator. Cable in regulator broke. | ||
| Jul 2017193000 miUS $114 | Thermostat letting car run too cool. Replaced thermostat. Water pump leaking. Replaced water pump. | ||
| Nov 2017203000 miUS $28 | Blend door actuator was hunting. | ||
| Jan 2018206600 miUS $150 | Vehicle would not start when key was turned sometimes. Replaced steering column ignition housing flange switch. Ford part 9L8Z-3511-A. | ||
| Mercury Mariner in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201013700 mi | auto transmission now subject to recall, noticed by owner earlier | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201361200 miUS $60 | Linkage bushings worn causing rattle | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016118000 miUS $480 | Left heater actuator defective | ||
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Mercury Mariner in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Aug 201396300 miUS $75 | Replaced air flow mix motors in dash. | ||
| Jan 2016US $130 | Fuel Fill neck no longer sealed; attempted "quick fixes" with no results, replaced the fuel fill neck. | ||
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