2010 Mercury Mariner: raw data

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vehicle	2010 / mercury / mariner
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints	279 on file (2010-03-15 → 2026-08-11)
recalls	3
investigations	3
fars	31 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Power steering assist failure and lockupSTEERING61 complaints2013-10 → 2026-08mercury-mariner-2010-power-steering-fault

11706734 The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message "Power Steering Assist Failure" was displayed, and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn in either direction
11153994 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND WENT TO TURN A CORNER AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY. I HAVE A MESSAGE THAT POPS UP EVERY TIME I START MY CAR THAT SAYS POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE
10576231 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS UPON MAKING A TURN

Fuel delivery module leak and recall parts backorderFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20 complaints2016-03 → 2023-08mercury-mariner-2010-fuel-delivery-leak

11012526 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE
11234812 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE LEAKED AND THERE WAS A PUDDLE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE BACK SEAT OF THE VEHICLE
11113462 AFTER RECEIVING FORD'S RECALL NOTICE 16S41/16V-777 (FUEL DELIVERY MODULE POTENTIAL LEAK), MY HUSBAND & I TOOK OUR 2010 MERCURY MARINER TO LEBANON FORD TO PERFORM RECALL "REPAIR"

Brake pedal loss to floorSERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2016-07 → 2022-09mercury-mariner-2010-brake-pedal-loss

11484084 Driving downhill after dropping my children off at school heard a loud popping noise and brake pedal fell to the floor. Total loss of brakes. Coasted to the side off the road narrowly avoiding busy intersection
11471494 Brake pedal went to floor on my 10 Mariner, slid into intersection, no warning lights came on, checked for any fluid leaks and there were none
11350623 WHEN PULLING UP TO HOME TO PARK ALONG STREET AND BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE.HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND BRAKE MESSAGE POPPED UP ON DASHBOARD. BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR. PULLED EMERGENCY BREAK TO STOP VEHICLE

Frame and wheel well rust holesSTRUCTURE4 complaints2018-03 → 2025-06mercury-mariner-2010-frame-rust-holes

11665008 The passenger side of the subframe has holes and will veer hard right when it brakes
11451510 Brakes inspected, back frame rusting out severe holes, mechanic stated you need another vehicle within a year
11081460 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED RUST AND HOLES ON BOTH REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL

Rear liftgate glass and hinge failureSTRUCTURE7 complaints2015-02 → 2017-08mercury-mariner-2010-liftgate-glass-failure

11019018 THE PASSENGER-SIDE, LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE ON THE REAR WINDOW BROKE DUE TO CORROSION ON A BOLT. THE WINDOW IS NOW LOOSE AND SAGGING ON THAT SIDE
10947845 REAR HATCH WINDOW HINGES CRACKED DUE TO THE METAL DETERIORATING CAUSING THE WINDOW TO SHIFT AND BECOME LOOSE AND SUBJECT TO FALLING AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE
10689921 MY WIFE WENT TO SHUT THE BACK LIFT GATE AND WINDOW EXPLODED IN TO SMALL PIECES

Throttle body failure causing stall or limp modePOWER TRAIN68 complaints2013-09 → 2021-08mercury-mariner-2010-throttle-body-stall

10547717 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT BOUT 70 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE GAS PEDAL WENT LIMP AND I COULDN'T ACCELERATE ANYMORE. I SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 45 MPH WITH CARS FLYING PAST ME
10553164 WHILE DRIVING UPON A ROADWAY IN OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, MY 2010 MERCURY MARINER SUDDENLY STOPPED TRAVELING AT SPEED, AND WENT INTO 'LIMP MODE'
10640939 COMING TO A STOP AT A RED STOP LIGHT AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM RED TO GREEN LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION MY VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE, IT LOST POWER. IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PASS 10MPH

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
279	2010-03-15	2026-08-11	3	2	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:69; STEERING:63; ENGINE:63; POWER TRAIN:62; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:57

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
16V777000	26/10/2016	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
15E045000	03/06/2015	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING	The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.	Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
14V284000	29/05/2014	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.	If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
DP15001	closed	Loss of power steering while driving	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	2015-04-01	2018-06-14	·	On May 27, 2014, amended June 2, 2014, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect that may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving in approximately 746,067 model year (MY) 2008 through 2011 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with electric power assisted steering (NHTSA 14V-284, Ford 14S05). Ford's DIR described the defect condition as a poor signal to noise ratio [SNR] in the torque sensor within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system [which] does not allow the PSCM to determine the driver's steering i
PE11016	closed	Rear Liftgate Window Glass Breakage	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE	2011-04-27	2011-08-18	·	In its response to the agency, Ford acknowledged a higher than normal level of glass breakage incidents in the model year (MY) 2010 to early-build MY 2011 subject vehicles.The incidentsoccurred when the liftgate glass was being opened, or more typically while being closed, but in both cases while the vehicle was stationery, i.e., not moving on the roadway.Additionally failures often occurred during early morning hours when ambient and/or liftgate glass temperatures may have been lower.Ford advised that it investigated the failures but failed to identify an anomaly in the glass manufacturing pr
PE13003	closed	Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction	ENGINE	2013-02-21	2014-02-28	·	On February 21, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 to investigate allegations of electronic throttle body (ETB) failures resulting in sudden reduction of engine power in model year (MY) 2009-2013 Ford Escape, Fusion, Mariner and Milan vehicles. During this investigation, Ford identified a condition in subject vehicles equipped with 2.5L and 3.0L engines that may result in a sudden reduction of engine power.According to Ford, the ETB internal motor contacts may develop a high resistance material buildup condition on the commutator, resulting

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	31	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2010 Mercury Mariner vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mercury/mariner

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2010 Mercury Mariner},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mercury/mariner}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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