Need To Turn Key Repeatedly To Start Car

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008-2011 Mercury Mariner has a dangerous problem with the power steering that Ford says they fixed when they didn't -- at least not 100%.

5.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$610
Average Mileage:
129,100 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. had it fixed (1 reports)
  2. replace ignition cylinder and housing unit (1 reports)
2008 Mercury Mariner accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2008 Mercury Mariner Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 232014

Mariner 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had to push in the key into the iginition to get it started. Some times I had to turn key over several times before I got the car started.

something was giving out so it wasn't catching.

Had it fixed.

- jacquelinesd, Dupree, SD, US

problem #1

Nov 082014

Mariner Premier V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,101 miles

Vehicle had power steering go out in March 2014. After having it fixed, I noticed I had to turn my key twice to start the car. I first replaced the fuel relay and since the problem was intermittent at first, I thought it resolved the issue. This problem continued and occurred more frequently until I finally got a diagnostic for it in October 2014 and then had it fixed in November 2014. $100 for the diagnostic and over $700 for the repair.

I bought this car in 2010 and have since had the transmission replaced (covered under warranty), power steering failing (paid for out of pocket but reimbursed once recall went into effect), and now this. Car is also rusting.

- Chris L., Joliet, IL, US

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