2005 Mercury Mariner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mariner years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercury Mariner. That ranks 5th out of 11 Mariner model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 22%), typically at around 73,279 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 17 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 67owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mercury Mariner problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 22% | 73,279 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 15% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 13% | 63,803 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 12% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 12% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 12% | 37,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 9% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 7% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 58,303 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 9,001 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 45,088 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 128,338 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 165,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 85,411 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 16,002 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercury Mariner recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift; power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The accelerator sticks and this is very dangerous
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While the contact was driving 45 mph, another vehicle veered into his path with the bright lights illuminated. To avoid crashing into the other vehicle, the contact moved over into the right lane. The vehicle struck a ditch and roll overed four times…
Cd4e - engine stalling on engagement/stopping. Vehicle stalled at the red light of an exit ramp off the highway. Vehicle stalled when at a complete stop and would not engage when put into drive or reverse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft system warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the engine, but the vehicle would jerk while driving. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury mariner. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the frame was severely rusted and corroded with holes. Brownell motors inc in fishkill, new york was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer…
Other Mercury Mariner years
← 2004 Mariner · 2006 Mariner →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mariner | 87 | 2 |
| 2010 Mariner | 270 | 2 |
| 2009 Mariner | 315 | 1 |
| 2008 Mariner | 461 | 3 |
| 2007 Mariner | 33 | 2 |
| 2006 Mariner | 63 | 3 |
| 2005 | 67 | 2 |
| 2004 Mariner | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Mariner | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Mariner | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Mariner | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Mariner?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercury Mariner?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Mercury Mariner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mariner model years, the 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.