Model year guide

2010 Mercury Mariner

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Mercury Mariner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 72 on record.

2010 Mercury Mariner at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints278
Combined20–32 mpg
Typical price$8,778

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Mercury Mariner recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #16V777000 · 26/10/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become avail…

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing NHTSA Campaign #15E045000 · 03/06/2015

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimensio…

Fix: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #14V284000 · 29/05/2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for th…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 Mercury Mariner common problems

Owners have filed 278 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2010 Mercury Mariner safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2010 Mercury Mariner 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2010 Mercury Mariner MPG & running costs

Combined20–32 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,817

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2010 Mercury Mariner worth?

Low
$5,000
Typical price
$8,778
High
$12,200

From 72 comparable 2010 Mercury Mariner listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Mercury Mariner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,085
Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,450
Total$19,535
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($8,778) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,314), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Mercury Mariner trims & engines on record

Trims
Premier · Base · Luxury
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 171 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 240 hp

2010 Mercury Mariner vehicles on record

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Other Mercury Mariner model years

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2010 Mercury Mariner — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Mercury Mariner have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Mercury Mariner. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercury Mariner?

Owners have filed 278 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are steering, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system.

What is the 2010 Mercury Mariner safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2010 Mercury Mariner crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Mercury Mariner get?

The 2010 Mercury Mariner has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

How much is a 2010 Mercury Mariner worth?

Comparable 2010 Mercury Mariner listings run roughly $5,000–$12,200, typically around $8,778 (from 72 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.