The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer and had the recall repair completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on December 27, 2022, while exiting her garage porch the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was i…
2008 Mercury Mariner steering problems
moderate 297 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
297
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 15 most recent
LOST POWER STEERING AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT. SAW THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET MY VEHICLE LOOKED AT BUT THEY ARE BOOKED 2 WEEKS FULL. ASKED ABOUT RECALL 14S05 BUT THEY TOLD ME MY VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY GAVE ME THE SAME INFORMATION. CAN NOT DRIVE VEHICLE AS IT IS TOO DANGEROUS IN WINTER. THIS IS…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 55 -60 MPH, the power steering failed. The steering wheel became increasingly difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was turned off while the contact inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but a short distance afterwards the failure reoccurred. No warning lights illuminated. The contact called the dealer who in…
POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS ESCAPES AND MARINERS. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY.
MY CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED. I DO EVERYTHING TO KEEP IT RUNNING WELL AND NOW THE POWER STEERING ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. IT IS NOW ALSO MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN AND THE WHEEL WILL SHAKE ON ITS OWN WHILE IN PARK. I HAVE READ LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MANY I THESE VEHICLES AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! $1300 IS A TON OF MONEY TO PAY TO HAVE A "SENSOR"…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES, AND RESUMED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EPA STEERING GEAR BOX FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE…
STEERING WHEEL WILL FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. STEEL ON STEEL HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SHIFTER GETS STUCK HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO START IT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER WHERE IT DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE THE VEHICLE HAD A SOFTWARE UPDATE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN 14V284000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2008 Mercury Mariner?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 297 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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