2008 Mercury Mariner: transmission slipping

Filed May 5, 2014 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission slipped and caused the vehicle to suddenly decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was damaged due to defective ball bearings. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2012 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · MO

The transmission slipped while driving so I checked the fluid level. Fluid was low so more fluid was added. Two weeks later the fluid was low again. After checking I noticed the fluid leaking from the lines where the lines run into the fluid cooler. Contacted dealer and no recall has been issued.

Filed Mar 4, 2012 · Transmission · 41,214 miles · MI

In february of 2009 (at 41,214 miles), my 2008 mercury mariner started jerking when I was driving and would not accelerate when I gased. I took the car to a ford dealer and they diagnosed it with transmission failure. Since the car was under warranty they performed a "transmission overhaul". Three years later, february 2012, my car started having the same problem again, transmission issues. According to the paperwork, it was noted "transmission/converter slips and transmission fluid leaked". I was reluctantly told by a supervisor at ford headquarters that some 2008 mariners did indeed have transmissions defects but my VIN number was not known to be affected and because it is out of warranty they will not addressed it without me paying $4062. I have called ford headquarters and they would not provide me with any details on the issues with some of the mariners that were recalled. A car that has transmission issues twice within four years sound like there is indeed a major defect issue with the transmission parts but ford is not willing to admit it. I am sure my car (VIN) should have been included. This could have been a safety hazard for my family and I. This car is a lemon and ford was well aware of it but refuse to correct the matter. Ford should do the right thing and resolve the issue that they were well aware of instead of making there customers believe that it is normal for a car to have transmission failure not only once but twice within four years. I will pursue this matter until I am satisfied with the results. Updated ivoq 03/28/12

Filed May 24, 2011 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · MD

Transmission cooler leaking fluid causing gear slippage during acceleration. While the vehicle was in drive and the gas pedal pushed it would rev up then slam into gear or not even go into gear at all and stall. Initial research indicated a common factory defect for mercury mariners and ford escapes. Leaking began at 43000 miles, warranty expired at 36000 miles. Advised by dealer repair cost would be $975.00. I was not able to find any recall information on this problem and was basically told sorry it costs so much.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · MN

I have been having problems with my 2008 mercury mariner transmission during the winter of 2010 and continuing. When the engine is cold the transmission slips. When I accelerate the engine revs and then slams into gear. Furthermore, while sitting at a stop sign or traffic light with my foot on the brake, the engine will rev up then shift in another gear then when taking off the vehicle slams into gear. On more than one occasion, the vehicle will cut off completely when idling at a traffic light. The revving and engine cutting off is getting worse when the engine is cold or warm.

Filed Jan 14, 2010 · Transmission · 59,725 miles · OH

I have been having problems with my 2008 mercury mariner transmission. When the engine is cold the transmission slips. When I accelerate the engine revs and then slams into gear. Ford refuses to repair the problem under my 5yr/60,000 mile warranty. Although my car has leaked transmission fluid and I have been told my "transmission" cooler needs to be replaced, it is considered an "air conditioning problem" since my compressor will have to be replaced with it, even though my air conditioner works fine. I know that a recall was made on the transmission cooler part in march 2008, but ford customer service told me that my VIN number did not match recalled cars despite having the same problem. Apparently ford has changed the part number on the trans cooler and orders it from a different company, so the part would not be listed under the warranty. Could you please explain exactly why my mariner was not part of the original recall? Nobody at ford customer service or the dealer service manager can explain why my car was not part of the recall or why this defective part is not considered to be an integral part of the transmission. I am shuffled back and forth between these departments.