2008 Mercury Mariner Service and Repair Manual
The 2008 Mercury Mariner Service and Repair Manual is a practical, workshop-ready reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. Use it to troubleshoot symptoms, follow step-by-step procedures, verify specifications, and confirm wiring and connector locations before replacing parts.
Ideal for technicians and DIY owners, it supports everything from routine service to deeper mechanical and electrical work—including drivability, no-start, warning lights, overheating, brake and suspension issues, HVAC faults, and circuit testing.
Trims covered
- Base Sport Utility 4-Door
- Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
- Premier Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.3L 140Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.3L 140Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.0L 2968CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
What’s inside
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Why this manual matters
- Faster diagnostics with system-based troubleshooting and wiring diagrams
- Clear procedures and reference sections to reduce guesswork and rework
- Helpful for maintenance planning and verifying parts/specs before repairs
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with
If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual sh
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCO
MERCURY/FORD: IN ONE OR MORE SPEED SETTINGS, ELECTRONIC MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EMTC) A/C SYSTEM IS WARM AND/OR LACK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION IN SETTINGS DUE TO DAMAGED BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CAUSED BY WATER ENTERING HEATER AND EVAPORATOR
FORD: THE WRENCH LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN 4X4 FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO ACTIVE TORQUE COUPLING SOLENOID COIL WIRING BEING BROKE, BUT A KIT IS AVAILABLE TO SERVICE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY/REAR DRIVE UNIT (RDU), AT LOWER LEVEL. MODEL 2008-2
FORD/MERCURY: IF DIAGNOSTIC CODE B2278 IS STORED IN POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM), IT NEEDS REPLACING WITH TORQUE SENSOR SERVICE KIT THAT IS AVAILABLE AND IF NOT, DOES NOT APPLY. MODEL 2008-2012 ESCAPE, 2008-2011 MARINER. *PE
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TUBE CRACK WHICH CAN LEAD TO ROUGH HARD SHIFTS/TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *RM
FORD: THERE IS EXCESSIVE ENGINE OR EXHAUST NOISE, OR AN EXHAUST ODOR DUE TO AN EXHAUST LEAK. THERE WILL BE NO WARNING CODES OR LIGHTS. 2007-2008 ESCAPE/MARINER. *RM
FORD/MERCURY: STEERING COLUMN POP/CLUNK NOISE ON TURNS. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP OR CLUNK NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHILE TURNING. THIS NOISE TYPICALLY OCCURS QUARTER TURN BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL REACHES IT'S END OF TRAVE
Showing the 8 most recent of 28 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS STRUCK BY A CHEVY ASTRO CARGO VAN GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY (D.C. BELTWAY) AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A MARYLAND STATE TROOPER (WHO SAW THE
Car was in accident in October of 2022 has been lost since
My power steering light popped on about 6-9 months ago for about 10 seconds and then turned off. About a month ago now, I gently hit a boulder with my front right tire. I dented a couple of steering r
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HER WAY HOME, AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE STEERING FELT WEIRD, AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES (DUE TO ENGINE SHUTTING OFF) AND WE DO NOT KNOW W
Showing the 5 most serious of 554 complaints filed with NHTSA.
