2008 Mercury Mariner fuel system problems

Filed Nov 18, 2021 · Fuel system, Transmission · GA

While driving on the highway my car just cut off in the middle lane. I was able to get into the emergency lane.

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · WV

Abs light ,regen brakes disabled and check brake system message comes on at anytime while driving. Lose braking power, causing driver to push brake very hard to stop and brake pedal sometimes goes to the floor. When car stops sometimes it won't restart for days. It has a new battery. Coolant code comes on also and the car isn't running hot. This is a dangerous problem and needs a recall. Other than that the car runs great.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 117,000 miles · AZ

The vehicle will stall when it comes to a stop, mid turn, slowing down, and sometimes accelerating. Several websites show 100's of complaints from people with the same issue. It is a may safety concern because it dies at any point while driving.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · CA

Ford's recall "code 14s19" on 2005-2008 mariner hybrids and escape hybrids should cover all of these hybrids but it has exceptions! Ford has issued a recall on *some* of the 2005-2008 ford escape hybrids and *some* of the corresponding mercury mariner hybrids. However they are refusing to issue a recall on my particular 2008 mariner hybrid (which is exhibiting the electronic overheating problem described in the recall where the stop safely now comes on and there is an immediate loss of power). They are refusing to fix my mariner just because the VIN number does not match the particular manufacturing lot covered by the original ford recall - though my SUV does fall in the date range mentioned in the recall) I am certain this recall should cover more hybrid SUV than ford has admitted to, and since the mariners had a very limited production run, it is less likely that there wil be a significant number of complaints due to this very serious life threatening issue - and I would like to emphasize that there have been numerous complaints about this including on the federal safety agency. Ford should expand this recall to include all defective ford escapes and mariner hybrids before serious accidents start occurring as a result of vehicles shutting off during operation because of either drive electronics over heating due to a bad coolant pump, (and possibly other causes?). ----relevant recall-- the federal safety agency vehicle safety recalls recall number 14v526000 recall date 09/03/2014 component hybrid propulsion system ford contact number for recalls 1‑866‑436‑7332. Relevant links:

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced overheating and a loss of power independently. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system); however, the contact was unable to get the remedy due to no certified ford dealers in the city. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Jan 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 72,300 miles · ND

My wife and I were driving home on the interstate. We had just merged to the passing lane to allow traffic merging from an on ramp to enter the interstate a vehicle next to us was doing the exact speed as we were which was 72 MPH set cruise control. I had vehicles approaching from the rear and since I was in the passing lane decided to speed up and get in front of the car beside us I pushed the accelerator on our 08 mercury mariner with a 3.0l engine to the floor and the car accelerated in front of the other car, when I lifted my foot off the accelerator the car continued to accelerate. I pushed on the brake once with nothing changing the car continued to accelerate. I proceeded to pump the brake three additional times in about 1 second intervals. Finally the accelerator pedal release and the car slowed down. We preceded home without further incident. This is a very dangerous condition and has resulted in serious injuries and deaths in earlier model years of ford escape, mercury mariner and mazda tribute vehicles. I have had ford vehicles my whole life and have been working on vehicles for more than thirty five years. This is not normal and is not the only time or vehicle this has happened to in this year there are many other similar people that have similar complaints on these ford and mercury SUV's on the internet ex: carcomplaints.com to name just one. The internet is filled with these dangerous complaints. When are you going to live up to your name and put the safety aspect first,when dealing with these to rich to be bothered by recalls auto manufacturers?

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Fuel system · TX

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the stop safely now warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump for the electrical system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system).the failure mileage was unavailable. Djr

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 146,000 miles · CO

Acts like throttle body failure. No power when accelerating but rpms go up and then surges when finally throttle works . Wrench light on.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 91,526 miles · TN

I pulled into a gas station to turn around. When I came to a complete stop and pressed the gas pedal to go, my gas pedal wouldn't budge it was like it was stuck. When I pulled on the highway it done it again but it took longer to get my gas pedal to press down. When I come to stop now I have to keep my foot on the break and the gas pedal to insure that it will go when I press the gas pedal.

Filed Dec 28, 2012 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 35,324 miles · TX

Was traveling home for lunch, turning corner and vehicle suddenly went to idle. Pushed gas pedal and it went to the floorboard, but engine remained at idle. Was unable to accelerate at all. Was able to idle home blocking traffic as I went. Checked gas pedal and found that throttle cable had broken. The wire itself had broken. The rubber grommet and crimped end remained in-tacked. This could have been very dangerous if for instance I had been pulling onto freeway or crossing a busy intersection, or in heavy traffic. I believe this part should be inspected on all vehicles of this year and make. This type of breakage could cause an accident and possibly a fatality.