2001 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and problems

The 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis has 3 safety recalls and 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

157

Crashes / fires

26 / 3

Injuries / deaths

20 / 2

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

Recall 01V-227: Seat Belts

Reported Jul 16, 2001 · 1,400,000 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. Lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. Ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. Ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. Ford f-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. Ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. Ford excursions built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. Ford expeditions built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began july 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 00V-412: Air Bags

Reported Dec 6, 2000 · 16,000 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. A restraint control module (Rcm) or a side or front crash sensor may have been assembled with one or more of the screws that mount the circuit board in the housing missing. If some or all of the screws are missing, the performance of the occupant restrains could be affected.

Risk: In some cases, less than the intended level of protection in the event of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the RCM and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.

Recall 00V-270: Air Bags

Reported Sep 13, 2000 · 18,500 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (Rcm). In some cases, the RCM does not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up.

Risk: This condition could result in personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the RCM in these vehicles. Owner notification began september 14, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	27
Seat Belts	24
Air Bags	20
Engine and Engine Cooling	20
Power Train	14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13
Electrical System	13
Exterior Lighting	11
Steering	11
Structure	10
Engine	9
Suspension	7

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Frontal — 12
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 4
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 4
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 100,000 miles · reported Jan 26, 2023

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated he noticed coolant fluid on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact started the vehicle and noticed that the high engine temperate warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted but was not able to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. The contact stated that the vehicle is at the service dealer awaiting repairs.

Steering · reported Dec 3, 2022

When driving the steering will feel loose and the car sway left and right but the steering wheel isn't moving. Feels like the front wheels are going to all of a sudden shoot left or right and loose control.. I had a 2001 crown Victoria and there was a recall on the steering shaft and I got that fixed. it was doing the exact thing my mercury is doing now.. and also my electrical is freaking out.. turn signals flash very fast here and there.. speedometer will freak out and then not work.... I'm mostly concerned about the steering because it happened in my crown victoria.

Seat Belts · at 40,000 miles · reported Aug 15, 2022

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front seat belt was inadvertently unlatched. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Air Bags · at 98,000 miles · reported Jan 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an electrical glitch on the instrument cluster. Additionally, the battery was drained. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with a code reader and retrieved DTC - B1869 related to the airbags. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the…

Engine · reported Jan 18, 2022

PLEASE NOTE: This complaint/issue pertains to many nearly identical plastic intake manifolds sold as OEM, new or replacements for cars made in the last ten years- Dangerous perhaps fatal fires are likely not getting reported due to the nature of the cause. My car has a plastic manifold. When a fuel injector or fuel regulator fails, raw gasoline can collect in the plastic bottom. If more than a few drops collects, turning over the engine can cause, and did in my car, a massive explosion. Fortunately the blue & white cloud of smoke that filled my two-car garage did not ignite. Had it ignited my…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis: 01V-227 (seat belts), 00V-412 (air bags), 00V-270 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (27 reports), followed by seat belts (24). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,000 miles.

Are Mercury recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.