2006 Mercury Mariner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mariner years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Mariner. That ranks 6th out of 11 Mariner model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (13 complaints, 21%), typically at around 87,750 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 63owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 21% | 87,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 17% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 14% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 13% | 75,771 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 13% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 8% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 8% | 43,555 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | 125,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 47,555 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercury Mariner recalls (3)
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.
Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Risk: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
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.
Vehicle sub-frame broke at point where lower control arm attaches, causing Right front wheel to suddenly turn right. Sub-frame rusted through!
As i am driving down the road, on a city street. The vehicle will just shut off, for no apparent reason. It does this several times. Every time the car is been driven it will shut off several times and me and my family have been in traffic when this has occurred. It continues to do this at any…
Tl* the contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2006 mercury mariner. The contact stated that after his daughter turned into a parking lot driving approximately 15 -20 mph, the vehicle collapsed without warning on the front passenger's side. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder…
Engine suddenly cuts off while driving. Message on dash says to safely stop the vehicle.
Recall for coolant pump on hybrid system could result in hybrid electronic overheating causing a stall like condition recall was addressed by dealership back on 7/20/2015 2nd owner has had vehicle for 9 mnths - have had 3 incidents of vehicle shutting down with dash light advising to pull over for…
Other Mercury Mariner years
← 2005 Mariner · 2007 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 | 63 | 3 |
| 2005 Mariner | 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 2006 Mercury Mariner?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, steering problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercury Mariner?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.