There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercury Marquis, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Mercury Marquis problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 3
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1
- Structure › Body › Door — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
- Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1
- Suspension › Rear — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 55,000 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 2002 Mercury Marquis complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts · at 100,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2013
Front passenger seat belt disconnects for no apparent reason. It has happened multiple times at different speeds. The person riding in the seat was an adult on every occasion. I found a recall online from 2001, but was told by ford motor company that my car is no longer under warranty so would not fix the problem. I have never been notified of any recalls.my car still looks like new and I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. But I also can't have my passenger worrying about the seat belt coming undone. Especially in an accident.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 105,000 miles · reported Sep 3, 2010
The contact owns a 2002 mercury marquis. The contact noticed fluid on the ground when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who located the failure as the intake manifold. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 105,000.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 55,000 miles · reported Aug 3, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated the brake and accelerator pads were positioned too close together. The dealer refused to examine vehicle and would not provide repair work. The manufacturer was called and a complaint was filed. Updated 08/24/06.
Parking Brake · at 13,978 miles · reported Oct 22, 2005
Emergency brake release mechanism frozen with brake on. Emergency brake release in cabin returned to normal position giving indication that the brake had been released. End result complete wipe out of rear brakes and damage to drums. Failure found by the servicing dealer after warranty expired. Yet on each of the last two(2) occasions when car went in for service I requested " check emergency brake" emergency brake pedal 1"+/- off the floor response was brakes o.k. Only after the expiration of the warranty was problem found. My grand marquis has been serviced by no one but smith cairnes, ford…
Electrical System · at 45,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2005
While coming off the highway at 55 MPH, the plastic plastic cover which covered the wires fell down due to pin falling out. Contact is still driving the car. Car is regularly serviced. Contact keeps service records. When the cover fell of it made it difficult for the consumer to hit the brake pedal.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Mercury Marquis have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercury Marquis as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercury Marquis?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 55,000 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.