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Reliability Database

Mercury

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 12,010 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

15 Models
100 Engines Rated
23 Generations
12,010 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
55 recommended 28 caution 17 avoid

Compact Sedan

15 models
Cougar
1 generation · 9 engines
2000-2002
7 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Grand Marquis
1 generation · 8 engines
2000-2011
5 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
Marauder
2 generations · 2 engines
20032004
1 recommended 1 caution
Mariner
1 generation · 9 engines
2005-2011
5 recommended 4 caution
Mariner Hev
1 generation · 3 engines
2011
1 recommended 2 caution
Mariner Hybrid
5 generations · 11 engines
20062007200820092010
4 recommended 5 caution 2 avoid
Milan
1 generation · 7 engines
2006-2011
3 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
Milan Hev
1 generation · 3 engines
2011
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Milan Hybrid
1 generation · 4 engines
2010
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Montego
3 generations · 7 engines
200520062007
2 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
Monterey
1 generation · 2 engines
2004-2007
1 caution 1 avoid
Mountaineer
1 generation · 9 engines
2002-2010
6 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Mystique
1 generation · 5 engines
2000
2 recommended 3 caution
Sable
2 generations · 12 engines
2000-20052008-2009
9 recommended 3 avoid
Villager
1 generation · 9 engines
2000-2002
7 recommended 2 caution
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