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Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and problems

15 recalls and 1,974 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
15
Complaints
1,974
Crashes reported
153
Fires reported
27

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Mercury Grand Marquis by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2011 Grand Marquis290200
2010 Grand Marquis2256040
2009 Grand Marquis2263110
2008 Grand Marquis38011182
2007 Grand Marquis3966010
2006 Grand Marquis214316290
2005 Grand Marquis4488245210
2004 Grand Marquis1348174101
2003 Grand Marquis1362222140
2002 Grand Marquis0788250
2001 Grand Marquis3157263202
2000 Grand Marquis6162145100

Most reported Mercury Grand Marquis problems

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting781
Electrical System236
Vehicle Speed Control219
Steering217
Air Bags157
Seat Belts103
Engine and Engine Cooling87
Structure84
Service Brakes, Hydraulic73
Suspension65

All Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
15V-861Dec 22, 20152003–2005Exterior LightingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005.
14V-704Nov 5, 20142005–2011SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles…
13V-385Aug 29, 20132005–2011SteeringFord is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles.
07V-270Jun 26, 20072008SuspensionOn certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
06V-440Nov 15, 20062007VisibilityCertain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
05V-518Nov 9, 20052005Electrical SystemOn certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
01V-227Jul 16, 20012001Seat BeltsVehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans.
00V-412Dec 6, 20002001Air BagsVehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles.
00V-270Sep 13, 20002001Air BagsCertain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (Rcm).
00V-200Jul 18, 20002000EquipmentVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
00V-157Jun 12, 20002000Seat BeltsVehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000.
00V-157Jun 12, 20002000Seat BeltsVehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000.
00V-138May 17, 20002000VisibilityVehicle description: a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e., ice, snow, or other debris).
00V-083Mar 20, 20002000Seat BeltsVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
00V-050Feb 17, 20002000Air BagsVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mercury Grand Marquis?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis has the most reports (488). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mercury Grand Marquis have?

NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Mercury Grand Marquis model years 2000–2001, 2003–2011.

What are the most common Mercury Grand Marquis problems?

Owners report exterior lighting, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems most often.