2008 Mercury Mariner steering problems
297 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Mercury Mariner — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 55 -60 MPH, the power steering failed. The steering wheel became increasingly difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was turned off while the contact inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but a short distance…”
filed Dec 26, 2024
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the electric power steering…”
filed Oct 22, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect…Campaign 14V284000 · May 29, 2014
Related service bulletins
Ford/mercury: if diagnostic code b2278 is stored in power steering control module (pscm), it needs replacing with torque sensor service kit that is available and if not, does not apply. Model 2008-2012 escape, 2008-2011…
TSB-14-0016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2014
Steering problems in other Mariner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mariner | 20 | 23% |
| 2010 Mariner | 60 | 22% |
| 2009 Mariner | 167 | 53% |
| 2007 Mariner | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 Mariner | 9 | 14% |
| 2005 Mariner | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mercury Mariner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.