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Mercury Mariner
Report: Transmission Oil Leaks from Left Side Half Shaft Area
Mercury Mariner Problem
Model Years Affected: 2009, 2010
Drive Trains Affected: 2WD, 4WD
Average Mileage: 41,556 mi (11,000 mi - 80,000 mi)
If the transmission oil leaks out of left side half shaft area, it may be from a worn axle shaft seal. The seal can be damaged by a poor surface finish on the axle shaft. The axle shaft and seal should be replaced to correct the problem.
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 4WD, 21,753 mi
Transmission fluid was leaking from driver side axle shaft. Ford replaced this part and corrected the problem. My local Gurnee, IL ford was thorough.
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 2WD, 72,000 mi
Car started slipping in gears on take off and i checked fluid and it was low. I took it to a transmission shop and he said i am losing fluid on the left side shaft area. I just bought my Mariner in November of 2011 it was a lease turn in. I love it but i cant believe i am having mechanical problems already.
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 4WD, 51,000 mi
axle seal replaced and lasted less than 2 months. Going back to dealer tomorrow for more repairs, possibly replacing axle assembly.
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Visitor, 2010 Mercury Mariner, 40,172 mi
bought car used, put a total of 400 miles on in 5 months, last oil change 5 weeks ago, noticed oil on garage floor, mechanic said it was a possible transmission axle seal leak, what a freakin bummer, dont want the car now.
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 4WD, 24,299 mi
Noticed fluid dripping. Discovered where axile drive shaft slides into differential. Calling Ford dealer to get repaired had 6 year warranty maybe close running out of warranty.
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 2WD, 80,000 mi
I have the same problem. Axle shaft seal leaking left front side. Alot of play.
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 2WD, 74,900 mi
Purchased car used from a local Ford dealership and the next day my mechanic noticed the axle seal leaking. Ford dealership confirmed they had just replaced it 200 miles earlier, but in the meantime (1/26/12) Ford issued a service bulletin on this and Ford paid for a proper repair (basically a new left axle). If you've already paid for this repair it might be worth asking Ford for a refund as they've recognized it as vehicle flaw in the manufacturing. Good luck to all!
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 2WD, 49,000 mi
transmission fluid leaking from the axle seal on the left side--replaced axle seal but said it was not covered by the drivetran warranty
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 2WD, 18,000 mi
The dealer says the parts are on back order.
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Visitor, 2009 Mercury Mariner, 4WD, 15,000 mi
Transmission oil leaks from left front transmission area. Have replaced seals twice and most recently the left axle. Fingers crossed.
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