2005 Mercury Mariner Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercury Mariner. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 15V606000Sep 29, 201557 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  Covers: Mercury Mariner 2001–2008, Ford Escape 2001–2008

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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…

  Remedy: 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…

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• 06V111000Apr 7, 2006134,365 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
  Covers: Mercury Mariner 2005, Ford Escape 2005

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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