2007 Mercury Mariner Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2007 Mercury Mariner has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (11 reports).

2Recalls
33Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2007 Mercury Mariner recalls

Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away

Recall 15V606Sep 29, 201557 vehicles affected

On certain 2001-2004 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with a remanufactured CD4E transmission installed, the bolt securing the manual shift lever may not be properly tightened.

Hybrid Propulsion System

Recall 14V526Sep 3, 201470,209 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 Mercury Mariner problems

Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train11
Electrical System7
Engine7
Vehicle Speed Control4
Air Bags2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Suspension2
Tires1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1

What owners report

2025-11-29, Engine
90sWhile driving, the vehicle will suddenly display a warning message that says “Stop Safely Now”. When this message appears, the hybrid system overheats and the vehicle immediately loses power. The gasoline engine and electric motor both shut down without warning, even at highway speeds. I am forced to coast to the side of the road, which is extremely dangerous in traffic. This happens after the vehicle has been driven for a short period of time. The cooling fans appear to be running, but the hybrid electronics system overheats and triggers the shutdown safety mode. After waiting for the vehicle to cool down, it will restart, but the problem continues every time the car reaches normal
2021-03-02, Air Bags
REAR-ENDED A SNOW PLOW GOING 30-35 MPH WHEN I WAS GOING 60 MPH AND THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.*DT*JB*DT*JB*DT*DT*JB*JB*DT*JB*JB*DT*JB*DT
2020-09-17, Unknown Or Other
WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR THE VEHICLES WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AND REGEN DISABLED SHOW UP AND THE VEHICLE WON'T ACCELERATE. I CAN SHUT IT OFF AND BACK ON AND THE WRENCH LIGHT WILL GO AWAY FOR A COUPLE MILES THEN BACK ON WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS
2020-06-04, Electrical System
THE RECALL THAT FORD IS RECALLS 2007MERCURY MARINER WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST SHUTS OFF I WAS WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO SWITCH ALL 4 LANES THE ENGINE GETS HOT TEMPTER GAUGE READING NORMAL IT STAYS IN THE MIDDLE TURN VEHICLE TTB BACK ON PRESS PEDAL NO POWER PUMP THE PEDAL AND HOPES IT STAYS ON ITS BEEN ACTING THREE MONTHS. *TR
2019-05-30, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND WENT INTO OTHER GEARS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, IT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE ON ITS OWN. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT'S SON STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WERE DRAGGING AFTER IT JUMPED. IN ADDITION, "OVERDRIVE" APPEARED ON THE CONTROL PANEL THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W

2007 Mercury Mariner questions

Does the 2007 Mercury Mariner have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2007 Mercury Mariner: Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away; Hybrid Propulsion System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mariner?

Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (11), Electrical System (7), Engine (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mercury Mariner has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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