# \#mariner **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mariner/7215.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2008 Mariner Shaking+Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mariner-shaking-engine-light/166174)
**Author:** [@Lt\_Skunky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lt_Skunky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mariner-shaking-engine-light/166174 "2020-06-22T20:32:44Z")
Hello, Fiancee drove the Mariner today on the Highway from her place of work to a bank for business purposes, and it ran just fine. Began her return trip on the Highway and the car again did just fine, then got off the … --- ## [2008 Mercury Mariner - worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mariner-worth-fixing/157414)
**Author:** [@KyleWatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KyleWatson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mariner-worth-fixing/157414 "2020-01-28T14:36:27Z")
I have a problem that has been going on for about 8 months. The check engine light will go on indicating a misfire on a couple of cylinders. I’ve had coil plugs changed and the problem looked at 4 or 5 times. About $5… --- ## [Passenger Side Brake Light Won't Turn Off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-brake-light-wont-turn-off/82840)
**Author:** [@bittyreiss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bittyreiss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-brake-light-wont-turn-off/82840 "2019-11-13T17:07:02Z")
Last week, I noticed that my PS brake light was on, even when the car was off. I did not think anything of it, and figured I could get it fixed whenever I had some spare time.....then my battery died! Even with the batt… --- ## [Three problems: 2007 Mercury Mariner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-problems-2007-mercury-mariner/143348)
**Author:** [@Watson29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Watson29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-problems-2007-mercury-mariner/143348 "2019-06-30T19:20:10Z")
2007 Mercury Mariner , Problem 1, car alarm goes off when in the Sun. I have to leave car unlocked all day , especiall in the Summer. I lock the car at nite and once sun goes down in the summer. Problem 2 just started. … --- ## [2008 Mercury Mariner transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mariner-transmission/134625)
**Author:** [@TimothyGalarneau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimothyGalarneau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mariner-transmission/134625 "2019-02-15T13:50:12Z")
As stated below the make and model drove fine. Left after sitting for 10hours. Put in drive took off and wouldn’t shift out of “1st” gearwhen in “D”, tried putting it in “2”position still would only stay in first. No sh… --- ## [2010 Mercury Mariner Braking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-braking-noise/122115)
**Author:** [@JackieR1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackieR1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-mariner-braking-noise/122115 "2018-08-02T14:12:26Z")
I have a 2010 Mercury Mariner. Just after I had the brakes replaced, it started sounding like the brakes were grinding when I’d come to a firm (but not fast braking) stop, just periodically. I had the brakes looked at … --- ## [2009 Mercury Mariner check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercury-mariner-check-engine-light/119247)
**Author:** [@LuisD.Menendez-Colon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuisD.Menendez-Colon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercury-mariner-check-engine-light/119247 "2018-06-16T00:47:45Z")
When running at 40mph the amber engine light in the panel went on and the gas pedal stop working at all. Engine dies. Vehicle turned off for few minutes. Start the engine and after several minutes like 10, again the en… --- ## [2005 Mercury Mariner (aka Ford Escape) idle vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner-aka-ford-escape-idle-vibration/82165)
**Author:** [@traktor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/traktor)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner-aka-ford-escape-idle-vibration/82165 "2018-01-02T01:45:36Z")
I'm the original owner of a 2005 Mariner (3.0L V-6, 114K miles). We live in Central TX, so we are just starting to experience cooler weather (40's - 50's at night, 60's - 70's daytime). At this time of year and through t… --- ## [Car wont start. When does it stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-when-does-it-stalls/97637)
**Author:** [@schmitzkatelyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schmitzkatelyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-when-does-it-stalls/97637 "2016-12-24T14:25:28Z")
I have a 2005 mercury mariner that will not start. It all started when i was driving home the car would randomly just stall. No check engine lights. Care would not restart unless it was put into neutral. Thought it was t… --- ## [Are mercury parts interchangeable with ford parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-mercury-parts-interchangeable-with-ford-parts/95270)
**Author:** [@jonallen.priest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonallen.priest)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-mercury-parts-interchangeable-with-ford-parts/95270 "2016-09-03T19:52:37Z")
So I recently go into an accident (rearended) and we took it to the autobody shop and they said we needed to replace the reinforcement bar. But my Mercury mariner has a hitch, so therefore it doesn’t have a bar… It’s wel… --- ## [Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/93382)
**Author:** [@texaslonghorn3610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texaslonghorn3610)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/93382 "2016-06-03T22:21:23Z")
The timing chain just broke on my 2005 Mercury Mariner. I know it is an interference engine...is it worth replacing the chain or is the likelihood of engine damage so great that it just isn't worth it? --- ## [2011 Mercury Mariner Premier lurching](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercury-mariner-premier-lurching/84946)
**Author:** [@nalepins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nalepins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercury-mariner-premier-lurching/84946 "2014-05-23T04:10:54Z")
We purchased a CPO 2011 Mercury Mariner Premium in October 2013. The first time this incident occurred was when we had the car about 2 hours. What happens is after driving for a while at a high-rate (usually about 60mp… --- ## [09 Mariner Fuel Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-mariner-fuel-sensor/74415)
**Author:** [@wordnerd23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wordnerd23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-mariner-fuel-sensor/74415 "2012-09-08T21:44:51Z")
Howdy everyone! I recently bought a 2009 Mercury Mariner 4wd Premier from a dealership (I upgraded from a 91 Ford Tempo...) A few weeks ago I noticed that when I'd start my car the fuel gauge would be wrong (showing … --- ## [Something electrical is draining my battery causing slow starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-electrical-is-draining-my-battery-causing-slow-starts/70274)
**Author:** [@Danielle1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle1982)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-electrical-is-draining-my-battery-causing-slow-starts/70274 "2012-01-07T23:50:30Z")
Back in November I traded my sports car in for a more practical 2005 Mariner with 50K miles on it. I had noticed a somewhat delayed start during the test drive (at least compared to what I'm used to) and assumed it was t… --- ## [Chirping sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-sound/69077)
**Author:** [@dsamuels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsamuels)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-sound/69077 "2011-10-30T20:50:39Z")
I have a 2008 Mariner that has just started making a fairly loud chirping noise from the from. It is not always there, sometimes when the car starts it doesn't always start for a minute or two. Any ideas what it means?… --- ## [Replacing Shocks on my SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-shocks-on-my-suv/59527)
**Author:** [@MMichele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MMichele)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-shocks-on-my-suv/59527 "2011-01-04T20:37:38Z")
I can feel the pain of my Mariner Hybrid at 50,000 miles with minimal shock absorption left. I hear many pieces of advice, particularly that Ford shocks don't last long, and that I should get "after market" replacements.… --- ## [07 Mariner A/C Clutch threw a bearing-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-mariner-a-c-clutch-threw-a-bearing/55031)
**Author:** [@GeologySage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeologySage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-mariner-a-c-clutch-threw-a-bearing/55031 "2010-09-13T00:34:31Z")
Hi there, I'm new here, some friends told me to come here and post this. They told me to tell you what my mechanic said and to have you guys check it out! I have an 07 Mercury Mariner. Last weekend, on Saturday, t… --- ## [Engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil/52393)
**Author:** [@janell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil/52393 "2010-07-26T20:07:19Z")
My car is a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUV. I was told when I purchased this vehicle that because the engine takes little wear, that I could go 10K to 15K between oil changes. I have followed this, and have used a wel… --- ## [2005 Mercury Mariner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner/44715)
**Author:** [@DrDCTCC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrDCTCC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner/44715 "2010-02-18T20:01:32Z")
Where is the chime on the 2005 Mercury Mariner? --- ## [Transmission fluid change at 54K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-at-54k-miles/39746)
**Author:** [@mannypp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mannypp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-at-54k-miles/39746 "2009-11-20T22:59:12Z")
So I know that you should change your transmission fluid every at 25K miles. I just found that out after changing the fluid for the first time at 85K miles in my Ford Escort. Some even say that you shouldn't change it at… --- ## [How much would you offer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-would-you-offer/35760)
**Author:** [@Dougandanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dougandanne)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-would-you-offer/35760 "2009-11-13T12:19:28Z")
Considering buying an SUV - there's a NEW 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid sitting on the dealer's lot. It's listed for about $31,000. KBB lists it for about $30,000. We realize there are dealer costs blah blah blah but why… --- ## [Tires or drive train noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-or-drive-train-noise/36312)
**Author:** [@aschuler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aschuler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-or-drive-train-noise/36312 "2009-09-09T11:06:23Z")
how can i tell the difference between tire and drive train noise. --- ## [Road noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-noise/35515)
**Author:** [@aschuler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aschuler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2009, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-noise/35515 "2009-08-24T16:51:50Z")
does anyone know how i would go about cutting the road noise down at higher speeds?is there such a thing as a quiet tire?