2008 Mercury Mariner: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 103,184 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. The contact stated on several occasions while the vehicle was idle or being driven, the steering wheel vibrated abnormally. The contact also stated that when the steering wheel was turned there was there was a hesitation in response to the wheels responding. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a clicking sound in the steering. The contact stated that the clicking sound emitted from the intermittent shaft. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake pads, brake rotors, and provided an alignment. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,184.

Filed May 5, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 44,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and would not accelerate past 25 MPH. In addition, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off on numerous occasions and the check engine indicator illuminated briefly without warning. The vehicle was not repaired the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 44,000. Updated 08/04/17*lj

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Acceleration · 96,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate over 15 MPH and the service warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed twice that the throttle control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate at a normal pace. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Acceleration · 37,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. The contact stated that when placing the vehicle into drive, the accelerator pedal could not be depressed all the way down and the vehicle would hesitate. After coasting for a while, the vehicle would rapidly accelerate without warning. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. The current mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2012 · Transmission · 110,846 miles · MD

My 2008 mariner automatic transmission will not shift properly when cold (winter) or too hot. This also affects the idle when stopped. When vehicle tries to shift up, it will only shift if I let off the gas, then the transmission slams into the higher gear. The vehicle will hesitate when trying to use passing gear to pass other vehicles. This has LED to some close calls/near misses when trying to over-take vehicles. Ford says they know there is a problem with this make/model but have not issued a recall. Ford says they can fix it with my money.