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2003 Mercury Marquis recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercury Marquis, but owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
33
Crashes / fires
4 / 1
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Mercury Marquis vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Mercury Marquis problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting8
Vehicle Speed Control5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Electrical System4
Suspension4
Steering4
Visibility3
Structure3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Air Bags2
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
  • Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 2
  • Suspension › Rear — 2
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
  • Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,255 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 2003 Mercury Marquis complaints

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

Steering · at 66,000 miles · reported Jan 2, 2019
The contact owns a 2003 mercury marquis. The contact stated that the power steering would seize. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, the power steering operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 66,000. The VIN was unknown. Consumer has repaired the vehicle.
Steering · at 60,000 miles · reported May 30, 2018
Steering required significant effort to turn steering past approximately 30-45 degrees at the steering wheel. This required replacement of the upper and lower steering columns. Less than one month after replacement, steering now has a "jump" and a "clunk" at the same position in the steering wheel rotation. These issues where noticed when the vehicle was in motion. If stationary, it was extremely difficult to get the steering to turn at all beyond 30-45 degrees.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 60,000 miles · reported Feb 8, 2018
In firestone store parking area perpendicular to service for attendant to fill the rt frt tire. Pulled up to attendant , applied brakes and veh surged ahead, struggled to control to no avail. Made diffucult u turn to avoid drv into street traffic, crashed other veh, cont'd on jumping 2 inside pk curbs stopping as frame stopped res on curb
Electrical System · reported Jun 4, 2016
Jan 2016 got a recall notice on the car june called locall dealer. There response is they didn't. Know anything about the recall which was that the headlights could go while driving at night.
Structure · at 138,000 miles · reported Jun 6, 2015
My car failed inspection due to an erosion in the frame. I was told that it was the result of the air conditioner condensation dripping on it. As there was no issue in 2014 and I drove the car fewer that 8000 miles in the year, I AM concerned about this issue. The car is garaged at all times and was driven very infrequently in the winter months. I have had it repaired and it has now passed inspection.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mercury Marquis have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 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 2003 Mercury Marquis?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (8 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,255 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.