Mercury Mariner Transmission Problems

i purchased a 2008 mariner 4 days ago and the transmission went after 800 miles it wouldnt go in reverse it wouldnt change gears a host of issues the dealer is getting a new tranny from the factory what are my chances this will be okay or should i refuse car ???

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bdyment (Apr 17, 2008 11:01 am)
daisyvan77 (Apr 17, 2008 1:36 pm)

#7 of 24 Re: mercury mariner transmission problems [jazzy10] by bdyment

Apr 17, 2008 (11:01 am)

Replying to: jazzy10 (Apr 16, 2008 3:51 pm)

Installing a new factory transmission should not cause any problems.

#8 of 24 Re: mercury mariner transmission problems [jazzy10] by daisyvan77

Apr 17, 2008 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: jazzy10 (Apr 16, 2008 3:51 pm)

After the Ford Dealership put a new from factory transmission in I started having other problems.. I had to have it towed 6 times and still they said they could not find a problem. I filed the lemon law on them and my mariner quit again, with in 45 min. of them having it towed 20 mi. they called me and said they found the problem. It was the starter. They recieved the Lemon Law papers thats why they fixed it. I still did not feel safe in it so I traded it for a Dodge.

#9 of 24 Re: Mariner transmission and starter problems [daisyvan77] by jjswanso

May 20, 2008 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: daisyvan77 (Apr 04, 2007 9:50 pm)

My 2005 Mariner transmission gave out in less than three years. They tell me there is no PT Warrenty on the 2005. This kind-of sucks. I heard that the transmission they put in this car was too small.

#10 of 24 Re: Mariner transmission and starter problems [daisyvan77] by kmsweb

Aug 15, 2008 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: daisyvan77 (Apr 04, 2007 9:50 pm)

I have a 2005 Mariner and have also had trans issues. When I got it, it had 28000 miles on it and even though I test drove it, I didn't notice that there was a problem with the overdrive. It would rumble into overdrive when I was going over 45mph. I had it repaired under warranty, they also fixed a leak in the trans cooler. But there were other problems that I started noticing after it was fixed. It would clunk into 2nd gear if I was coasting after letting off the gas, and I would loose power for a second when driving up a steep hill. I took it to one dealership and they told me I needed a new fuel filter and that was why it was loosing power, they said they didnt notice a clunk into 2nd. I thought that was bull so I took it to another dealer and they said there were no error codes, but the tech could feel what I was talking about. They had to replace the whole trans & cooler. Now its been a few months and my warranty is expired. I have started hearing that clunking noise again and am worried its going bad again. I dont drive like an a-hole. I totally baby this truck because its my first newer vehicle that I had to pay a good chunk of money for. My husband thinks the sealed trans is garbage. And we have started joking about how many Fords you can normally see sitting in front of a transmission shop waiting for service. I wish we could swap the trans with a better one cuz I really like my truck.

#11 of 24 2008 Mercury Mariner: Lemon by fbrock

Sep 07, 2008 (7:34 am)

I've had my 2008 Mercury Mariner for less than three months. In that time I've had to have a brake kit put on, the torque converter went out and they had to replace my transmission and the Power control module had to be replaced. Oh, and I forgot they had to replace my battery because it was leaking.
I would say this is a lemon and has completely turned me off to wanting another Mariner or Ford product.
I have contacted the BBB to request a full refund of my money so that I can go buy something else.

#12 of 24 Outcome? by msmad

Sep 25, 2008 (1:30 pm)

fbrock,
I am having similar issues with my 08 Mariner. I've only had it for a year. This is too early to be experiencing problems w/ the transmission. Is Ford putting old parts in their vehicles? This is awful! What is the outcome of your situation with BBB? If there is a positive outcome, please advise because I am interested in filing a complaint. I would like a full refund as well so that I can purchase a car of worth w/o the stress and headache. NO MORE FORD PRODUCTS FOR ME!!!

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