2007 Mercury Mariner recalls and problems

The 2007 Mercury Mariner has 2 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
33
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Mercury Mariner vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Mercury Mariner recalls

Recall 15V-606: Power Train

Reported Sep 29, 2015 · 57 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

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.

Recall 14V-526: Hybrid Propulsion System

Reported Sep 3, 2014 · 70,209 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

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.

2007 Mercury Mariner problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train11
Electrical System7
Engine7
Vehicle Speed Control4
Air Bags2
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Suspension2
Tires1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Seat Belts1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 3
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1
  • Tires › Valve — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Mercury Mariner complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Nov 29, 2025
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…
Air Bags · at 168,000 miles · reported Mar 2, 2021
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.
Unknown or Other · at 196,000 miles · reported Sep 17, 2020
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
Power Train · at 152,000 miles · reported May 30, 2019
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…
Electrical System · at 116,245 miles · reported Apr 11, 2017
Takata recall I was on the express way in motion and the car shut down meaning that all of the gadges shut down. Then the car just coast until I could pull over without being hurt or hurting other drivers. Nothing showed up just shut down.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mercury Mariner have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Mercury Mariner: 15V-606 (power train), 14V-526 (hybrid propulsion system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercury Mariner?

Owners report power train problems most often (11 reports), followed by electrical system (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are Mercury recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.