1996 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
0 recalls — 13 complaints — 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 5 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Oct 12, 2004
Incident date: May 27, 2004
FW; 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FUEL TANK PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE POSSIBLILITY OF THE FUEL TANK RUPTURING FOLLOWING A HIGH ENERGY REAR END COLLISION RESULTING IN SEVERE FIRES. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF POLICE AND CIVILIAN VERSIONS OF THE CROWN VICTORIA SHARE THE SAME... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 12, 2004
Incident date: May 27, 2004
FW; 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FUEL TANK PROBLEM. *BF THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE POSSIBLILITY OF THE FUEL TANK RUPTURING FOLLOWING A HIGH ENERGY REAR END COLLISION RESULTING IN SEVERE FIRES. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF POLICE AND CIVILIAN VERSIONS OF THE CROWN VICTORIA SHARE THE SAME... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: Jun 18, 2004
ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND SPILLED COOLANT INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 8, 2003
Incident date: Aug 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER FOUND A SERVICE PROGRAM WHICH WAS ISSUED FOR THE DEFECT AND BELIEVES THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FREE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 8, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS AN EXTREME LEAKAGE OF WATER FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, AND MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Jan 5, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF PLASTIC MANIFOLD INTAKE CRACKED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Aug 24, 2002
THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD COVER THAT WAS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE ENGINE HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK, AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR JG *JB JG
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Jan 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WATER BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED.*AK *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jan 7, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CONSUMER PULLED VELICLE OVER AND NOTICED COOLENT AND WATER SPRYING OVER ENGINE . VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 7, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CONSUMER PULLED VELICLE OVER AND NOTICED COOLENT AND WATER SPRYING OVER ENGINE . VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS
Apr 6, 2001
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, GAS FROM AIR BAGS BURNED CONSUMERS FACE. NLM
Crash
4 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: May 20, 1999
DURING COLLISION VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS RESULTED IN FIRE TO CONSUMER'S SHIRT, HOWEVER NO INJURY. MJS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: May 20, 1999
DURING COLLISION VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS RESULTED IN FIRE TO CONSUMER'S SHIRT, HOWEVER NO INJURY. MJS
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 FORD GRAND MARQUIS
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
12154
Nov 1, 1998
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
12174
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
12178
Nov 1, 1998
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS
98163
Aug 17, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOCKS FAILED. YD
FORD GRAND MARQUIS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD GRAND MARQUIS across all model years (2007–2007).
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Total Recalls
92
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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