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110 messages, Last post on Aug 25, 2009 at 7:22 AM
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Replying to: baysailor (Dec 05, 2008 9:40 pm) Thanks again. |
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I bought a Mariner Hybrid in August unwillingly talked into it by my wife and son and had to trade in my Chevy Trailblazer in favour of better fuel efficiency. Well my new Mariner is crap. Poorly appointed for all the money spent on it and since the day I got it it has some sort of transmission problem that cant be rectified. This vehicle sucks the big one I hate it = piece of crap so dont buy one. I wish I had never agreed to stop at the dealership. I should divorce my wife out of spite for making me buy this P.O.S.
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Replying to: n130k (Dec 14, 2008 9:10 am) If you are really interested in other people helping out, you will need to describe exactly what you mean my "some sort of transmission problem"... |
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Replying to: rgheere (Jan 25, 2008 4:04 pm) Kass
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Replying to: kay22 (Apr 29, 2009 6:10 am)
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Replying to: transpower (Jul 25, 2009 7:06 pm)
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Replying to: transpower (Jul 27, 2009 9:33 am) I have a 2006 MMH with ~26k on the clock. Right now I am averaging 28.4. Best it's ever been except right after an ECU update when I topped out in the 29's and dropped. In the winter I get in the 24's here in StL MO. Problems I have had: High Pressure Pump failure (stopped charging batpak and Check Engine Light lit) Rear shocks replaced (squeaks - but it still squeaks. I thought it was the body bushings, but the dealer claims the tech put body mics on the car and that it was the shocks) Both these warranty repairs One issue no one has been able to fix since close to new (bought 5/2006) is a "squeal" from the rear when running on batteries - sounds almost like a brake pad warning, but pads are fine, rotors true. Very annoying Nits - - Seats don't give enough thigh support (I am 6'3") and need more cushion - Give me lower license plate screw speed nuts (mine rattles when shutting hatch, even with some door sealing foam behind it) - Better floor mats (for $110 these are way cheap - I was starting to wear a spot under my right heel in three days) - Include the rear cargo cover - Improve materials used for interior - after alll, this vehicle is seriouly more expensive than the regular version But all in all it's not a "bad car/crossover" but still too expensive (my stickers was $33170, should have bought the Escape (IMHO). And of course Ford doesn't really want our opinions. |
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Here's what I've learned over the past two years: 1. Go back to your dealer and get the computer recalibrated. Ford/Mercury keeps updating the settings. My current setting, made a week ago, is quite amazing: I'm staying in electrical mode MUCH longer. 2. Replace the air filter with one from K & N. 3. Use 40 psi in your tires, preferably nitrogen from Nitrofill. 4. Use BP Invigorate gasoline, which cleans away all the engine gunk. Now I'm getting 30 mpg around town, instead of 26-27.
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Replying to: transpower (Aug 10, 2009 6:56 am)
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Replying to: cracovian (Aug 25, 2009 5:16 am) |
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