1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

7 recalls — 168 complaints — 169 TSBs

STEERING

Defect Description

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering sha... Read more

Consequence

If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

1,767 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Defect Description

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY ... Read more

Consequence

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

225,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more

3,600,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more

Consequence

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

58,640 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS ... Read more

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS AND ANY PORTION OF THE OPERATOR'S BODY IS UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.

875,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

VEHICLE 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. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPM... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

1,129 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

1,167 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

168 total complaints 9 crashes 9 fires 5 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	8
SUSPENSION	8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	7
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
SUSPENSION:FRONT	6

Incident date: Mar 17, 2021

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS SWAYING BACK AND FORTH.

Incident date: May 20, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXAMINING HIS VEHICLE AT HIS RESIDENCE, HE NOTICED THE FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO EXPRESSWAY FORD OF MOUNT VERNON (3800 HIGHWAY 62 E, MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620) ON MAY 30 2020, WHERE THE VEHICLE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2018

CRACKED AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD ALLOWING IT TO OVER HEAT AND MESSING UP MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR

Incident date: Aug 16, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2018

Incident date: Mar 5, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FR380 TIRES, SIZE: P225/60R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD PREMATURE BLISTERS AND TREAD DETERIORATION. THE TIRE REPAIR FACILITY (FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE, 4401 N FIRST AVE, EVANSVILLE, IN 47710, (812) 618-3542) D... Read more

Incident date: Nov 24, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,784.

Incident date: Nov 24, 2016

Incident date: May 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED ANTI FREEZE TO LEAK OUT AND DAMAGE THE ENGINE COILS... Read more

Incident date: Apr 25, 2016

AUTOZONE- VALUCRAFT BRAND- BALL JOINTS PART NUMBER VFA2101 I RECENTLY HAD MY BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND I HAD A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT FASTENING HARDWARE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE CITY ROAD IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT 45 MPH. IT CAUSED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF DAMAGE AND IT ALSO ALMOST CAUSE ME ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 25, 2016

Crash

Incident date: Dec 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

Incident date: Sep 5, 2015

LOW/HIGH BEAM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE IN PARK OR DRIVE, BULBS & WIRING CHECKS GOOD, 25 AMP FUSE WAS BLOWN, BUT REPLACED FUSE CAUSED NO CHANGE.

Incident date: Sep 5, 2015

LOW/HIGH BEAM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE IN PARK OR DRIVE, BULBS & WIRING CHECKS GOOD, 25 AMP FUSE WAS BLOWN, BUT REPLACED FUSE CAUSED NO CHANGE.

Incident date: Jul 6, 2015

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE HEADLIGHTS GOES OUT, THAN ON, AND OUT. THIS IS UNSAFE FOR MY WIFE DRIVING WITH KIDS.

Incident date: Jun 6, 2009

I OBSERVED A COOLANT LEAK AROUND THE THERMOSTAT. I FOUND THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BE CRACKED AROUND THE THERMOSTAT AND LEAKING COOLANT. I MADE CONTACT WITH MERCURY AND FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IN WHICH THEY WOULD HAVE REPLACED THE PART AT NO CHARGE DURI... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2013

VEHICLE STARTED TO BUCK AND WHEN I PULLED MY VEHICLE OVER I LIFTED THE HOOD. I FOUND ANTI-FREEZE FLOWING ON THE TOP OF MY ENGINE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY LOCAL GARAGE & THEY TOLD ME THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THERE'S A RECALL ON THIS PART. WHEN I CALLED MY L... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2011

WHILE DRIVING OR BACKING AT SLOW SPEEDS THIS VEHICLE(WHICH HAS VERY VERY LOW MILES) MAKES LOUD,BANGING,POUNDING,BINDING NOISES AND SOUNDS LIKE THE ENTIRE FRONT END IS GOING TO FALL OFF. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AND IS NOT NORMAL FOR ANY CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILES 15 YEARS OLD OR NOT. I HAVE GOTTEN TO TH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2012

DURING NORMAL DRIVING NOTICED A SQUEAKING AND GROANING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END OF CAR. STEERING HAS BECOME LOOSE AND WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE BALL JOINTS,SHOCKS,BUSHINGS ARE DRY AND THAT THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE LUBRICATED BECAUSE IT IS SEALED. SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON WEBSITE REGARDING THES... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2012

Incident date: Feb 1, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BOOMING NOISE FROM INSIDE HIS HOME. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 7, 2010

MY 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AS TAILIGHTS FAIL. DURING THIS ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING WILL START FLASHING ON AND OFF, THEN JUST COMPLETELY GO OFF, AS WELL AS THE LIGHTS ON THE DOORS AND LIGHT AROUND THE DASH CONTROLS SUCH AS (AC BUTTONS A... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE RADIATOR WAS FLUSHED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT LATER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2010

VEHICLE BECAME UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPLETELY GAVE OUT AND THE SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE NO LONGER WORKING. THE APPROXIMATE STARTING TIME TO THIS PROBLEM, WHEN THE COMPRESSOR WAS ACTING UP, WAS BACK IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010. THE CAR SITS SO LOW TO THE GROUND NOW THAT I WILL ... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2010

1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER STATES FAULTY REAR BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HIS WIFE APPLIED THE BRAKES FIRMLY, BUT NOT HARD, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD STRIKING A SIGN AND DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER LATER DISCOVERED THE BRAKES WERE SPONGY... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 7, 2010

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IN MY 1998 GRAND MARQUIS HAS CRACKED RESULTING IN ENGINE COOLANT FLUID LEAK AND ENGINE FAILURE. IT IS BEING REPAIRED TODAY. THE CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000 MILES. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS OCCURS BECAUSE OF THE MATERIAL USED FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CAR IS IN OTHERWISE ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE ON HE NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. WHILE EXAMINING THE ENGINE HE ALSO NOTICED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2009

I HAVE HAD ALL OF MY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FIXED, THE ALTERNATOR,THE REGULATOR,ALL THE PIG-TAILS,AND A NEW BATTERY. I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON. I HAVE PAID OUT ALOT OF MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM A TOW TRUCK DRIVER AND I TOW ALOT OF VEHICLES OF THIS MAKE AND MODE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FELT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THE END ROD WAS DISENGAGED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2007

DURING NORMAL DRIVING, HEARD EXTREMELY ALARMING LOUD CREAKING, SQUEAKING NOISES FROM FRONT END. STEERING BECAME SLOPPY AND ERRATIC. TOOK IT TO R&R AUTOMOTIVE IN LEX. PK. MD AND HAD COMPLETE FRONT END REPLACED, DUE TO WORN OUT BALL JOINTS, IDLER ARMS, PITMAN ARMS, TIE RODS, SWAY BAR ENDS WHICH COULD ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2007

Incident date: Oct 1, 2005

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. AFTER DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON HER VEHICLE, BUT THEY WOULD NOT HO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2006

MY 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS AT SLOW SPEED HAD THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD END FAIL AND FALL OFF CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. THIS HAPPENED AT A SLOW SPEED LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT. CAR TOWED TO FORD DEALER. REPLACED ALL FOUR TIE ROD ENDS. COST $400.00. CAR HAD 50,000 MILES , THIS WAS A FACTORY D... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2007

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKING COOLANT AROUND THERMOSTAT AREA THAT SQUIRTS OUT UNDER DRIVING CONDITIONS AND POOLS AROUND FUEL INJECTION AND CONTAMINATES ELECTRONICS AND SERPENTINE BELT AND PULLEYS. COULD LEAK TO OVERHEATING AND ENGINE FAILURE . POOR DRIVING CONDITION. *AK

Incident date: Oct 22, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, AN UNIDENTIFIED NOISE WAS HEARD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR WHEELS SPUN. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND EXITED THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT THE PROBLEM. THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND T... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLS AS ACCELERATION WAS SLUGGISH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDED TO BE PUMPED TO INCREASE SPEED.... Read more

Crash 1 injured 1 deaths

Incident date: Jul 31, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AFTER IT WAS PUT IN TO PARK. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND NOT SOMETHING CAUSED BY WEAR AND TEAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST OCCURRENCE AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2005

1998 GRAND MARQUIS OVERHEATED AND MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING. *TS *JB

Incident date: Apr 26, 2000

DT: THE CALLER SAID HER CAR BURNED UP IN 2000. NOW SHE IS FINDING OUT ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CRUISE CONTROL FIRES. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED. AT THE TIME SHE WAS TOLD TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY, THEY SAID TO CALL MANUFACTURER, AND SHE WAS GETTING THE RUN AROUND. ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 26, 2000

Fire

Incident date: Jan 10, 2005

1) NORMAL DRIVING USAGE; 2) PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, OVERHEATING CAR; 3) PART WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED $590 FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *AK

1 injured

Incident date: Nov 18, 2004

FALIURE HAS NOT HAPPENED YET BUT HAS THE POTENTIAL WITH ALL OF THE OTHER 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS ARE DEFECTIVE FROM FORD AND CAUSE COOLANT LOSS. THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. RECALL APPLYING TO FLEET VEHICLES SHOULD APPLY TO PRIVATE USE VEH... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2004

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *NM EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT SERVICE BULLETIN 12950 AS ISSUED IN 1999 IDENTIFYING A FIX FOR THIS PRO... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2005

THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SQUEAKING DUE TO DRYNESS,WHICH CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THEY CAN BREAK AND CAUSE THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF.*AK

Incident date: Feb 10, 2005

WHILE DRIVING 18 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED.*AK DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE OUTER TIE ROD END, AND PASSENGER SIDE INNER TIE ROD AND SLEEVE. *TT

Incident date: Nov 22, 2004

ELECTRICAL SHORT ON 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CAUSES ENGINE TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. POWER BRAKES AND STEERING NOT OPERABLE WHEN ENGINE STALLS. CANNOT RESTART ENGINE WHEN CONDITION OCCURS. CAR TOWED ALL THREE TIMES. PROBLEM DOCUMENTED IN FORD SERVICE BULLITIN 12950. PROBLEM OCCURED 3 T... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	22.0	18.0	Regular	$3,750

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

169 manufacturer communications from 161 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	16
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	11
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	11
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	6
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	6

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS UNDER ACCELERATION CAUSED BY IGNITION COIL. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

REVISED COOLING FAN MOTOR AVAILABLE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 3/5/2002 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A ONE-TOUCH DOWN MODULE OR A DRIVERS DOOR MOUDLE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE DRIVERS WINDOW MOVES DOWN WHEN ONE OF THE OTHER WINDOWS IS OPERATED. *TT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R700 TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK OR OIL WEEPAGE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AT THE RIGHT HAND REAR OR THE LEFT HAND FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME VEHICLES BUILT 04/15/2000 OR EARLIER EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE DOOR-MOUNTED KEYPAD, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS THAT SELF-ACTIVATE AND A WEAK OR DISCHARGED VEHICLE BATTERY. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STALL AT IDLE AFTER START-UP CONDITION. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT EXHIBIT SATISFACTORY DURABILITY UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED BY POLICE, TAXI OR LIMO / LIVERY VEHICLES SUCH AS EXTENDED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SEVERE DUTY VEHICLES. *JB

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH FUEL TANK THUMP. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG / POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. **MR

204000 WHEELS:HUB

SOME VEHICLES WITH FULL SIZE LUXURY WHEELS COVERS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. **MR

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE KEYLESS ENTRY PAD. **MR

204000 WHEELS:HUB

SOME VEHICLES WITH FULL SIZE LUXURY WHEEL COVERS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. **MR

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS, BUCK / JERK, SURGE IN THE IGNITION COIL / SPARK PLUG BOOT. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT STEERING DRIFT / WANDER CONDITION, USUALLY NOTED DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. *TT

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT DETONATION/SPARK KNOCK.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT

017000 STEERING:LINKAGES

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE WORKSHOP MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN A PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING THE PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. *TT

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLY LAUNCH OF 4.6L 2V ENGINE. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MOAN / ROAR HEARD ON SLIGHT ACCELERATION AND AT SPEEDS NEAR 42 MPH FOR SINGLE EXHAUST AND NEAR 62 MPH ON DUAL EXHAUST CARS. *TT

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT CONCERN WHERE THE WINDOW ONE TOUCH DOWN FEATURE WILL OPERATE FROM WINDOW SWITCH LOCATIONS OTHER THAN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY CRANK WITHOUT STARTING. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE ALL THE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE (I.E., KEY FOBS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, EXPRESS DOWN WINDOW, AND REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE). *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXPERIENCING A POPPING / SNAPPING NOISE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MOAN HEAR ON SLIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEVES FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES IN MEMORY. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

CONDITIONS WITH COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE THE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH AN INTERMITTENT POP / SNAP NOISE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING WHEN OPERATED UNDER SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

EXHIBITING A BUZZING AND / OR WHISTLING NOISE FROM RIGHT HAND WINDSHIELD AREA AT 50 MPH. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE EXPERIENCING ROUGHNESS AT IDLE DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONANCE. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE EXPERIENCING ROUGHNESS AT IDLE DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONANCE. *TT

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP — Closed — Model Year: 1996

IMPROPER HEIGHT FOR HEAD RESTRAINTS

NHTSA WAS PETITIONED TO COMMENCE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ON JULY 28, 1998.THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT WAS NOT HIGH ENOUGH AT ITS HIGHEST POSITION TO PROTECT HIM FROM NECK INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.OTHER THAN THE SUBJECT PE... Read more

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994

PASSENGER AIR BAG DETACHMENT

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MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS across all model years (1977–2011).

105 Total Recalls

4,964 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

395 Reported Crashes

274 Reported Fires

17 Reported Deaths

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2011	2	11	View
2010	2	35	View
2009	2	35	View
2008	3	101	View
2007	3	111	View
2006	3	187	View
2005	5	634	View
2004	2	422	View
2003	2	449	View
2002	2	101	View
2001	5	207	View
2000	8	216	View
1999	5	202	View
1998 (current)	7	168
1997	5	370	View
1996	6	282	View
1995	7	222	View
1994	3	197	View
1993	3	178	View
1992	3	330	View
1991	2	106	View
1990	1	63	View
1989	2	69	View
1988	3	98	View
1987	5	57	View
1986	2	22	View
1985	1	29	View
1984	2	24	View
1983	3	14	View
1982	1	8	View
1981	1	2	View
1980	2	0	View
1979	1	0	View
1978	0	1	View
1977	1	1	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
MILAN	288	3,214	View
SABLE	111	7,213	View
COUGAR	78	2,652	View
CAPRI	56	60	View
MYSTIQUE	49	1,514	View
MOUNTAINEER	49	2,657	View
MARINER	34	1,718	View
LYNX	30	35	View