Mercury Mercury
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the MERCURY MERCURY.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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| MERCURY |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- SFA-08-L-01 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Mercury service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Csc letter was received for the mercury (hg) content label required for your vehicle. The mercury (hg) content label was not installed at the factory. It was not affixe
- 16922 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: P0420 and/or P0430 catalyst efficiency diagnostic trouble codes. 1996-2003 ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles. *tt
- 7166 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding spotlight on qsf - october 21st show announcement. *tt
- 12527 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR: Subject regarding inside rearview mirror replacement under warranty on all vehicle lines. *tt
- 5954 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding wds overview fordstar broadcast. *tt
- 5953 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding questions about the wds dealer enrollment kit. *tt
- 12745 - TIRES: Subject regarding 1991 - 1999 setting the tire inflation pressure for all models. *tt
- 011507 - POWER TRAIN: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *tt
- 010403 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES: Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel odor noticed through the vents inside the vehicle. The odor may be noticed upon initial startup after hot soak. This condition produces a fuel odor only and does not involve visible fuel or include the p
- 010401 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: On some vehicles, the cruise control may become inoperative when the vehicle reaches approximately 88 km/h (55 mph) on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. *tt
- 010305 - AIR BAGS: Some vehicles not equipped with side airbags may exhibit a condition where the airbag warning lamp is illuminated with diagnostic trouble code U2017 and / or U2018. *tt
- 010302 - SUSPENSION: Concerns with wandering / stiff steering or poor returnability after turns on 4x4 vehicles only. *tt
- 010106 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Concerns with diagnostic trouble codes P0350 - P0360 stored in memory, rough idle, malfunction indicator lamp illumination on coil on plug applications only. *tt
- 14577 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Concerns with anti-lock brakes that may exhibit a mechanical noise (buzz / growl) on drive away after initial start-up. *jb
- 002605 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Some vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes may exhibit a moaning / groaning noise at initial brake application (cold soak). *tt
- 002604 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination along with a (dtc) dignostic trouble code P0420 stored in continuous memory with no driveability concerns. *tt
- 002603 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Some vehicles may exhibit a power window that will not operate downward because it's stuck / bound to the weatherstrip header. *tt
- 002602 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some electric vehicles (evs) and electric postal chassis vehicles may exhibit intermittent lighting of the oil warning lamp. *tt
- 002601 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing rough idle / miss after start-up during cold ambient temperatures less than -12 degrees c (10 degrees f). *tt
- 002506 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some vehicles equipped with a v6 engine may exhibit a flickering condition of the headlamp, instrument cluster, radio, and interior lights during engine start-up and may continue during the first several minutes of engine idle. *tt
- 002505 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0l 2-valve engine may exhibit a spark knock condition on heavy acceleration with 87 octane gasoline. Hot weather and lower octane gasoline may contribute to the concern. *tt
- 002504 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit an engine buck, surge, or jerk (also known as hitching / hesitation) while the speed control is active through all engine temperatures. *tt
- 002503 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some medium duty vehicles equipped with the 7.3l powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the diesel combustion. This noise may sound like a rod knock, but is intermittent and increases in intensity as the
- 002501 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Concerns with engine rpm rise during light throttle 3-4 shifts, flashing transmission control indicator light (tcil) - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0782 stored in memory. *tt
- 002408 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine may exhibit spark knock (ping) under acceleration. *tt
- 002407 - SEATS: On some vehicles, the second row two-passenger bench or second row bucket seats may shake or vibrate noticeably while driving on rough roads or over bumps. *tt
- 002404 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Some vehicles, equipped with 4r100 transmission, built prior to 2/6/2000 may benefit from additional cooling during heavy duty use conditions (i.E., snow plowing, towing, carrying heavy loads). A revised transmission fluid filter / cooli
- 002403 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL: On some vehicles, the accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel. *tt
- 002402 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING: Concerns with vibration at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension housing seal to leak or the transmission extension housing bushing to move out of position or become damaged on some vehicles. *tt
- 002401 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a vibration that may be heard or felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300 rpm, and goes away when depressing the clutch. *tt
- 002311 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK: Concerns with brakes, electrical, antilock brake system (abs) - tie straps required to prevent sensor wire chafing on vehicles equipped with air brakes built 11/23/98 through 8/29/00. *tt
- 002310 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Concerns with contamination from prior transmission concerns may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
- 002309 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Concerns with possible electronic damage occurring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes between the compuvalve connections when connecting or disconnecting the main compuvalve harness c4025. *tt
- 002308 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit a no crank / no start condition in temperatures below -12 degrees c (10 degrees f). *tt
- 002310 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
- 12296 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble code P0102 and / or P0103 may be stored in memory, as well as hesitation, and / or surge on acceleration under normal operating conditions. *t
- 11994 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some 1988 - 1998 gasoline engine vehicles may exhibit stall and no restart or hard / no start conditions while operating on an unseasonable hot day with an inappropriate winter blend fuel. *tt
- 5390 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding the technical service hotline holiday hours. *tt
- 5376 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding edsr award winners for november. *tt
- 5338 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Brief message from customer service operations manager. *tt
- 5336 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information on national advertising strategy. *tt
- 5335 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding operation retail '99, quality care sales drive program, 1999 attack plan. *tt
- 5331 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Fqr launch for starters and alternators. *tt
- 5318 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding spotlight on qsf. *tt
- 5283 - TIRES: Information regarding tire sales opportunity. *tt
- 5268 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Brief information on reconfiguring the abs module for 2wd vehicles. *tt
- 5248 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Subject regarding all vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system. *tt
- 4612 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding hotline survey. *tt
- 4611 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding hotline contact id number on oasis. *tt
- 4714 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Sbts extended warranty offer. *tt
- 4713 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Information on all eec-v equipped cars now having the pcm programmed out of the vehicle using the rotunda 15 to 104 flash cable. *tt
- 4697 - EQUIPMENT: Information on green and red ngs thincards. *tt
- 4692 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding edsr quality award - ford of canada. *tt
- 4691 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information on the next interactive spotlight on qsf program. *tt
- 4688 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding quality care summer savings days. *tt
- 4613 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Subject regarding proper passive anti-theft key reprogramming procedures for all 1996 through 1998 vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system. *tt
- 98B23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Subject regarding reports of coolant gel after onp 98b23 cooling system repair. *tt
- 12991 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Some obdii vehicles may exhibit a key on engine off (koeo) self test diagnostic trouble code (dtc) of P0605 (pcm rom test error). *tt
- 13517 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Technicians requiring assistance with driveline or axle vibration and related noise concerns should obtain electronic vibration analyzer (eva) readings, driveline angle and runout measurements before contacting the technical service hotline
- 13513 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Subject regarding flush / test peanut fittings now available. *tt
- 13509 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Subject regarding fuel economy test. *tt
- 13506 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some control trac equipped vehicles in 4 auto mode may exhibit a shudder on acceleration and / or noise from the front driveline and transfer case while driving. Some 4x4 and all wheel drive vehicles may exhibit axle windup or binding wh
- 14176 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Concerns with the trailer tow wiring service kit. *tt
- 11515 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Information on programming additional spare and / or valet keys. *tt
- 00B33 - AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY: Information regarding certain vehicles in which an interim airbag deactivation shunt was installed by a ford or lincoln mercury dealer - key activated airbag on-off switch installation. *mr
- 980801 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information providing an updated expiration status for all currently open owner notification programs. *tt
- 8405 - EQUIPMENT: Information on the rotunda locking nut master service tool kit for all vehicles from 1989 to present. *tt
- 13564 - AIR BAGS: Brief information on air bag sliding contact damage prevention. *tt
- 13556 - AIR BAGS: This bulletin states that when performing any steering system repairs that may allow the steering column shaft to free wheel, make sure that the steering shaft is properly secured to prevent air bag sdliding contact damage. *tt
- 13538 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Concerns of radio static on the fm band when the rear window defrost is turned on. *tt
- 13537 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Information used when installing the cellular phone antenna. *tt
- 13522 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING: Supplemental information to used when performing tsb 991801 (maximum speed recalibration, driveline vibration and / or transmission fluid leak at the extension housing). *tt
- 13481 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information on gasket removal and surface cleaning preparation. *tt
- 13478 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Information on troubleshooting a body boom condition while driving the vehicle at highway speeds. *tt
- 13471 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent operation or poor range performance of the remote entry system (key fob). *tt
- 13467 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Information on factory installed cellular phones. *tt
- 7670 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Information regarding november rotunda promotion - anglemaster ii driveline inclinometer, rotunda item number 164-r2402, used to diagnose vehicle noise, vibration and harshness problems. *tt
- 7541 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE: Information stating that technicians requiring assistance with driveline or axle vibration and related noise concerns should obtain electronic vibration analyzer (eva) readings, driveline angle and runout measurements before contacting the
- 7534 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES: Information regarding poor fuel economy concerns. *tt
- 7465 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding gasket removal and surface cleaning preparation. *tt
- 7455 - EQUIPMENT: Subject regarding wds activation code 00004. *tt
- 7390 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding hotline holiday hours. *tt
- 7386 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information on the spotlight on qsf show announcement. *tt
- 7685 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Sybhect regarding recall reminder for ryder trs trucks. *tt
- 7381 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Brief wds activation information. *tt
- 7351 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding ford quality remanufactured (fqr) transmissions with inline filter. *tt
- 7331 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding wds activation information. *tt
- 12987 - TIRES: Information on setting the tire inflation pressure for all models. *tt
- 050199 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding updated part procurement process for low volume recalls. *tt
- 98021DB60004 - AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY: Action letter stating ford supports nhtsa's present rule that permits installation of key-activated air bag on/off switches. *tt
- 983064 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on the wire terminal repair kit and a 1-800 number regarding the wire stystems and components for 1993 and newer vehicles. *yc
- BC9696961001 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Vehicles may exhibit a condition where the windshield wipers come in contact w/ the 'a' pillars (& each other) during operation. May be due to wiper arms having been reversed during installation. *tt
- BC5226961001 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Tools for setting pinion depth on the 9.75 & 10.25 inch axle are different than the ones specified on page 205-02-88 of the 1997 service manual. *tt
- BC5213961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information on performing p/p text hx1 or hx39 on the emission system. *tt
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20130228 |
Mercury mariner. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the transmission would occasionally skip a gear and go to the next highest gear. The dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers concern. The consumer stated the most recent occurrence, was when he slowed down to stop for a deer in the road, and the engine suddenly surged to 5000 rpm and the vehicle shot forward. He applied the brake and the transmission shifted down with a loud sound. A diagnoses revealed a dirty transmission filter caused the problem. The consumer stated the changing of the transmission filer did not resolve the problem.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20061130 |
S10 appropriate handling enclosing emails sent to the national highway safety board (ntsb) in regards to abs brake failure. *ld the consumer stated he experienced a total brake failure when in a brand new vehicle. The consumer would like an investigation into the abs failures. *js updated 08/31/2017*js updated 12/13/2017*js *js*js*js*js*js*js*js*js*js*js*js*js
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000229 |
Prior to recall notification, consumer was driving and she heard a snap and a clunk noise and vehicle became impossible to steer, due to the engine mounts breaking, consumer received another recall notification and then contacted ford who then advised her that bill was never submitted, consumer is seeking reimbursement for the repairs as well as towing cost.*et
| No | No | N | None | None |
Front end of vehicle shimmies.
| No | No | N | None | None |
The consumer's left foot became lodged between the floor/carpet and the under side of the dash board. Mr scc *jb
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- P0420 [2] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0430 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
- U2017 [1] Driver Side Crash Sensor Communication Fault (Non SCP)
- U2018 [1] Passenger Side Crash Sensor Communication Fault (Non SCP)
- P0350 [1] Ignition Coil Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
- P0360 [1] Ignition Coil J Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
- P0782 [1] 2-3 Shift Malfunction
- P0102 [1] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit Low Input
- P0103 [1] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit High Input
- P0605 [1] Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error