2011 Mercury Mariner power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Mercury Mariner — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The throttle is not working right. I was almost in 2 accidents because of this. I step on the gas and nothing happens. I hear that 1000s are having the same problem but no recall. This is very dangerous when in a 75 mph zone and suddenly no power. *tr”
filed Jan 1, 2017
“I was driving about 60 miles an hour on an expressway when the throttle control/powertrain indicator light came on and I could no longer accelerate the vehicle. As I pulled over to stop, the vehicle lurched forward multiple times before I was able to shut the engine off. *tr”
filed Oct 27, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify…
SSM 47976 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 10, 20196F35 TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013 ISSUE Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan, 2012-2014 Edge/Explorer, and 2013-2014…
16-0043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 15, 2016
Power Train problems in other Mariner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mariner | 60 | 22% |
| 2009 Mariner | 44 | 14% |
| 2008 Mariner | 66 | 14% |
| 2007 Mariner | 11 | 33% |
| 2006 Mariner | 11 | 17% |
| 2005 Mariner | 15 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.