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US recalls (2)
Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Seats: front assembly, head restraint
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
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 (67)
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercury Mariner (7 crashes, 17 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 87).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Visibility | 6 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Mercury Mariner.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Mercury Mariner 4-DR | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Mercury Mariner version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Mariner 2WD 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Mariner 2WD 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Mariner 4WD 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Mariner 4WD 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
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