2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (27) · Steering (23) · Power Train (13)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
107 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light 2016-06-08 · SSM-45870 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2005-2008 escape/mariner hybrid - anti-lock brake system (abs) warning indicator illuminated with dtc(s) c1478, c1479, c1480 and/or c1481
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2012-03-01 · ASI-22242 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford/mercury: some hybrid vehicles may require a unique bleed procedure after a replacement for one or more of hydraulic brake system components. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2010-04-01 · TSB-09-19-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent red triangle on and stop safely now message displayed on the message center, accompanied by a sudden rpm loss/no start with a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1a0c. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2009-12-01 · TSB-09-15-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford/mercury: some vehicles may set diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0a81 (battery pack cooling fan 1 control circuit) and/or p0a96 (battery pack cooling fan 2 control circuit) in the traction battery control module (tbcm). these codes by themselves normally do not result in any symptoms that are
Equipment:electrical 2009-06-01 · TSB-08-15-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford/mercury: vehicles used in certain commercial applications such as taxi's and security services where extended low speed run time and extended idling may exhibit a red triangle light and codes indicating a transaxle overtemp. this condition may result in reduced power as the system activates fai
Unknown Or Other 2009-06-01 · TSB-08-24-5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford/mercury: vehicles may exhibit a red triangle light and codes indicating a transaxle overtemp. condition may result in reduced power as system activates fail safe operation. *pe
What owners report
2023-11-06 · Steering · 226,118 mi“the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. the power steering assist fault message was displayed. the contact was able to drive to her destination. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. th…”
2022-06-24 · Steering · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. the contact stated while driving 5-10 mph, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering functionality. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact was able to continue driving however, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was …”
2022-03-03 · Unknown Or Other · 143,340 mi“the contact's son owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. the contact stated that while her son was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel lost power steering functionality. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact's son was able to continue the drive the vehicle, however, extra effort was needed while driving the vehicle. the vehicle wa…”
2022-01-10 · Steering · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. the contact stated while moving from a complete stop, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact stated that the power steering assist fault message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing power steering control module (pscm) replaced. t…”
2021-04-28 · Steering“tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. the contact stated that at start-up, the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle while driving various speeds. the contact initially spoke to allan vigil ford (6790 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260) where she was infor…”
2020-06-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 87,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to andy mohr ford located at 2713 e. main st, plainfield, in 46168 however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufactur…”
2019-06-17 · Service Brakes · 150,000 mi“abs brake light warning came on. brakes pretty much stopped working without any prior warning to the lights. had to depress the pedal all the way to get brakes. very unsafe. now the brake is stuck on and the car doesn't move. have talked to and read about several people that had the same issue. why hasn't there been a recall yet?…”
2019-04-16 · Service Brakes · 90,000 mi“"takata recall" when i was leaving a store yesterday i noticed that my abs, brake light came on along with a description indicating my check brake system. i never noticed an issue with my breaks prior to these signals coming on and my fianc's car had been functioning well for the last four years. i normally drive the suv so when i noticed it sai…”
2019-01-15 · Power Train · 136,500 mi“we bought vehicle in jan, 2018 from a private party, as a work vehicle for my husband, who is a usps rural route carrier. two weeks after purchase, the anti-lock brake light went on, and the car would not stop when it was supposed to, which was very dangerous in winter. we believe the prior owner knew about this. the light would just go on & off wi…”
2019-01-03 · Service Brakes · 122,000 mi“abs light came on and brake system failed to stop the vehicle until pressed hard the brake pedal. the abs light comes on and off. gave the vehicle for diagnostics to mechanic - codes u0418 invalid data from brake control module, codes c1478, c1479, c1480, wheel brake pressure control plausibility, u2023 communication network fault, mechanic gave es…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.