2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

2 recalls — 449 complaints — 91 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.

Consequence

A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.

296,004 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

Complaint Statistics

449 total complaints 30 crashes 2 fires 20 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	174
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	44
STEERING	27
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	20
SUSPENSION	18
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	18
POWER TRAIN	9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9
AIR BAGS	8
SUSPENSION:REAR	8

Incident date: Apr 8, 2026

While driving my vehicle headlights turn off and back on, sometimes off for minutes sometimes flickering.

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

I was leaving work and my 2021 Ford Escape hybrid started but then a triangle warning light came on, a "stop safely now" warning appeared and the car shut off. There were no problems prior to this event. I had the vehicle towed to a Ford dealership in February where they replaced the 12v battery and... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

Incident date: May 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehic... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2024

SVC 4WD - code that appeared, C14A7-97. Spoke with Stellantis and was told that this VIN was not covered under the recall. Not sure why not - it is experiencing the same issue. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C14A7-97 in a Jeep Cherokee indicates a problem with the power transfer unit (PTU) mo... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2024

Continually gets abs stability error. Unit has been replaced once less than year ago. Comes on if vehicle sits or hits a bump. Lose of abs cruise and continual dinging.

Incident date: Nov 30, 2024

Continually gets abs stability error. Unit has been replaced once less than year ago. Comes on if vehicle sits or hits a bump. Lose of abs cruise and continual dinging.

Incident date: Nov 15, 2024

I parked in a covered parking garage for about two hours. When I came out there was a crack about a foot long on my passenger side windshield. The crack quickly spread over the next couple of hours while driving almost double the size. There was not a rock that hit my car and it looks like tiny hold... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The co... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2024

5 YEARS OWNING THIS VEHICLE, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 1 OF THE CYLINDER HEAD, IT CRACKED, SPENT ALMOST $ 6000 WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO FIXED IT. TODAY I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE. AND SAW IT IN YOUR WEBSITE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON IT. BUT THE DEALER TOLD ME MY VIN IS NOT INC... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while operating the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle wound not properly accelerate. The failure also occurred while accelerating from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 29, 2024

The vehicle is a hybrid. While traveling downhill at a speed around 35 mph with light brake pressure, the vehicle feels like it lurches forward a second or so before returning to braking. It has occurred since we purchased the vehicle new in 2021. It has happened multiple times in a variety of sc... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2024

AES went off when nothing was around multiple times and has caused my car to lock up the steering wheel, breaks, gas and gear shift causing me to not have any control of my car as the car took over. Due to the automatic brake system went off it cost me to have an accident and ruin my car. Nissan ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

The cruise control and safety driving system shuts off and the message “Forward driving aids disabled. Front sensor blocked” comes on. This happens every few miles now. Pulling over, shutting off the engine, and restarting it resets the system, but it cuts out again. Sometimes if I just keep dri... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

The parking brake has never been sufficient to prevent the vehicle from rolling slightly even after the vehicle has been placed in park. There is no audible alarm if you back up and the parking brake is set. The engine torque allows you to drive forward and reverse with ease even with the brake se... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the headlights and taillights were inoperable, and the trunk failed to open. Additionally, all the doors failed to manually lock, and while utilizing the key fob, the door locks were inoperable. The door-ajar message was displaye... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2024

While driving to work at 6:45AM, on a secondary road with the vehicle in "B" mode and the main cruise control switch active, but not on, I approached an intersection and was attempting to use the vehicle's regenerative braking. My right foot was off the gas and gently resting on the brake peddle. Th... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2024

Leaking antifreeze from t clamp with quick connects

Incident date: Jan 14, 2024

Its the LCM L(IGHT CONTROL MODULE)...HEAD LIGHTS went out on me one night coming down [XXX] causing me to wreck in a ditch and hitting a light pole INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated the driver-side window failed to operate properly (open or close). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Incident date: May 30, 2023

My 2021 Jeep Wrangler shakes uncontrollably if I hit any small bump at higher speed. It’s vibrates the entire vehicle making it impossible to steer or control. It only stops when I come to a complete stop. This is a safety issue and dangerous to drive. The vehicle has been inspected by a service d... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2023

The brakes had no air pressure when trying to slow down; Completely Totalled Which then caused a collision into another vehicle; The car had significant damage with inspection by Insurance adjuster and collision team; No warning lights and had been in the Porsche dealership for computer updates pri... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 10, 2023

1. Personally, I believe ALL NEW CARS should be required to put BLIND SPOT MONITORING NOTIFICATION LIGHTS in the side mirrors ! It is such a GREAT SAFETY ADDITION. Tesla does not have it. 2. I have had the car since 4/16/22. I have replaced the windshield x 2 already and this weekend a rock... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2023

O.I.N. 11523223 05/22/2023 1. Lighting Control Module: Failure 2nd time. 2.Couldn't see where I was traveling. 3. No. 4. Yes. Inspected by myself, a Mechanic and Trouble Shooter. 5. Yes. Prior to the failure, the headlamps began flashing on and off. Previously t... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the check starting system warning light illuminated. The contact stated he had experienced the failure a total of four times within two months. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic wa... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2023

GM already has extended the warrant for faulty AC Condensers model years 2015-2017. This model 2018 experiences the same exact condenser leak as the 2015-2017 models. In fact special coverage adjustment 17336 which omits the 2018 model has the same failure. This warranty should be extended into 2018... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2023

This report is for a k own recall for “unintended tailgate release”. This report s Ford’s recall 21M06. The recall has been made. For reports estimated time to complete of 1/2 day. Dealership reports that the “fix” will require 158 steps and at least one week. The dealership says that For... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2023

I started Mercury with foot on break like normal. Shifted into reverse. Car accelerated backwards at full speed. Brakes did not stop car. Attempted to shift into neutral but went into drive instead. Car accelerated forward at full speed with my foot still on break. Car hit metal post and tree knocki... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 14, 2023

For several months the vehicle will randomly throw of multiple warnings while driving such as, service gaer shifter, may not be able to shift until your destination, traction control not working, abs not working, high speed fan randomly turns, windshield wipers randomly come on. Several times I ev... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle would not accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. The contact pulled ove... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2022

Hard to steer car, power assist not working, doors do not lock

Incident date: Dec 21, 2022

Hard to steer car, power assist not working, doors do not lock

Incident date: Dec 21, 2022

Hard to steer car, power assist not working, doors do not lock

Incident date: Nov 23, 2022

Almost had accidents because lights failed, headlights and taillights failed at night, including dash lights today, creating safety hazard. Seat tilt failed, and body mount frame bushing failed. Mirror tilt switch failed. Fuel filler neck leaks when filled. Very scary especially at night. Please rec... Read more

Incident date: Nov 23, 2022

Incident date: Oct 10, 2022

The LCM has failed during nightly driving causing a complete loss of headlights.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s and passenger’s side headlights failed. As a result, the contact engaged the high beam headlights to continue driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neith... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2022

The lighting control module failed. Even after recall 2 years later and only 9 thousand miles Oem part replacement under recall and recall part has failed no tail lamps work no turn signal lights. Only brake lights It’s a common problem even after recall replacement It’s worked fine for 8... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2021

I am the owner of a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. Several weeks ago the power steering on the vehicle quit. This was not the result of the power steering pump. The linkage in the steering system had ceased, causing the vehicle to be dangerously unsteerable. I have had this repaired at a cost of $575 d... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2022

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting). Over time, the contact stated that the headlights and taillights would intermittently fail to operate without warning... Read more

Incident date: Nov 29, 2021

First issue: The headlights and door chime stay on after key is removed and lights are off causing battery to drain while vehicle is not being operated. Second issue: 50 amp ignition fuse blows randomly while car is in motion which causes a complete loss of power to the car including: braking power... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2020

The headlights are still not working properly, as before the recall. It is hit or miss if they decide to come on, or stay on. Also, the rear running lights may or may not come on when I turn the headlights on.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2021

Headlights began not working intermittently, and now do not go on, but high beams still work without issue. Seems very similar to recall 15s39, which was repaired on my vehicle in 2015, but became an issue again about a month ago. The car has only accrued about 10,000 since it was last repaired.

Incident date: Oct 15, 2020

WILL NOT START...MANY TIMES OVER LAST 6MONTHS..SECURITY ISSUE..WAS TOLD NO SOUND WHEN TURN ON KEY--ALL LIGHTS ON DASH ON AS ENGINE-AIR BAG-CHECK GAS CAP LIGHTS...BUT NO SOUND...IGNITION COIL REPALCED .BATTERY FRPLACED SPARK PLUGS REPLACED TIRED REPROGRAM KEYS....STILL DOES THIS..IT MAY OR MAY NOT S... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRIECO FORD OF FORT LAUDERDALE (1333 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304, (844) 648-2686) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTAC... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2020

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS OR TAIL LIGHTS, THEN, IT HAD BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS, THEN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, DESPITE HAVING A NEW BATTERY. AFTER MUCH INVESTIGATION AND WORK, OUR CERTIFIED MECHANIC FEELS THAT THE LIGHTING MODULE IS SHORTING OUT, THUS, DRAINING THE BATTERY. T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2020

1.REAR SEATBELTS OFTEN JAM AND HAVE TO BE UNLOCKED BY A PROFESSIONAL. 2. BLEND DOOR SWITCH THAT CONTROLS HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING GETS STUCK ON HEAT AND BLOWS EXTREMELY HOT AIR YEAR ROUND EVEN IF THE UNIT IS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAYS AND CITY STREETS. 3. VEHICLE SQUEAKS WHILE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2020

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2003 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)	16.0	23.0	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 — 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

91 manufacturer communications from 88 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	12
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	3
020000 SUSPENSION	3
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	3
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP	2

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE, FOR SOME VEHICLES, TO 15 YEARS OR 250,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. MODEL 2003-2005 VICTORIA, GRAND MAR

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

FORD: THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO A POSSIBLE CRACK ON SOLDER JOINT THAT CONNECTS RELAY TO CIRCUIT BOARD. MODEL 2003-2005 CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS. *PE

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

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

UNCOMMANDED WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

IDLE VIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *EH

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

AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

NUMEROUS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DTCS, SUCH AS C1145, C1155, C1165, C1175, C1296, C1297, C1298, C1299 AND C1222. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

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

NUMEROUS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPAND P0460 DTC IN MEMORY. *EH

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. OASIS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

EMISSION RELATED SERVICE ACTION 04E12. VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT HAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. INSPECT AND REPLACE RIGHT HAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ATTACHMENTS I-III AND CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER. *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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - FRONT SPRING INSULATOR REVISED. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 OR P0456. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233 WITH POSSILE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START CONDITION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A NO CRANK/NO START. CONNECTOR C192 OR C146 NOT FULLY CONNECTED. *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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE KNOCK DURING INITIAL COLD START, THE KNOCK WILL CEASE AFTER THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *MJ

020000 SUSPENSION

COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

SLOW OR BINDING SIDE DOOR GLASS OPERATION. *TT

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NOISE-CLIMATE CONTROL-REGISTER VENT RATTLE WITH A/C BLOWER ON. *MJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY WARNING LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1246 (GENERATOR LOAD INPUT FAILED) IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

LACK OF AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COOLING AND RESTRICTED/REDUCED AIR FLOW THROUGH THE A/C VENTS TYPICALLY DURING EXTENDED IDLING CONDITIONS. *TT

010000 STEERING

STEERING NIBBLE - SERVICE TIP. *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

012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DO NOT COME WITH A STEERING WHEEL LOCK. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FLICKERING ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY, ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DISPLAY, RADIO DISPLAY, AND/OR OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISPLAY. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

HARSH RIDE/SUSPENSION SITS LOW IN FRONT. BASE VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS OR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HANDLING PACKAGE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1405 OR P1406 WITH NO OTHER DTCS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

GRINDING TYPE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AREA. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 (ONLY) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

RADIATOR ALIGNMENT PIN GROUND CLEARANCE. *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

093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING STEADY STATE DRIVING OR LIGHT ACCELERATION AT 30-60 MPH. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 25, 2003 THOUGH MAY 11, 2003 MAY EXHIBIT HARSH RIDE CHARACTERISTICS DUE TO THE FRONT SPRINGS. *TT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMPS. *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

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0113 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT), P0114 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC), OR P1112 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT INTERM

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

EXCESSIVE POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE AT COLD START. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR AXLE BEARING PREMATURE WEAR. *TT *JB

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

FUEL GAUGE THAT COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL (ELECTRONIC OR ANALOG CLUSTER). *TT *JB

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ERRATIC HEADLAMP OPERATION IN AUTOLAMP MODE. *TT *JB

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NEW PUSH TYPE FUEL CLIP AND CONNECTOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TT *JB

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

POWER STEERING LOWER ASSIST AT LOW SPEEDS / STEERING LIGHT FEEL AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *TT

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

FUEL GAUGE READING THAT FLUCTUATES OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SCHRADER VALVE) DISCONTINUED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1246 UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

REAR AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT / SERVICE TIPS. *TT

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD ADJUSTMENT. BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CONDITION. *MJ

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE THAT MAY DIFFER DEPENDING UPON BODY STYLE. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

BODY-COLLISION REPAIR UPDATES. *MJ

125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER BUILT FROM JOB1 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2002 MAY HAVE POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL DECORATIVE CARPET INSERTS. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL CARPET INSERTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER. *TT

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR THAT WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. *TT

150000 SEAT BELTS

SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT BELTMINDER DEACTIVATING / ACTIVATING CLARIFICATION. *TT

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

SOME RETAIL CUSTOMERS MAY PERCEIVE THE OPERATION OF THE DASH LIGHT DIMMING FEATURE AS BEING FAULTY. *TT

050000 PARKING BRAKE

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR PARK BRAKE CLICKING NOISE. *TT

200000 WHEELS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA. *TT

350000 EQUIPMENT

OVERSPEED WARNING CHIME ACTIVATION WHEN TRAVELLING ABOVE 70 M PH / 110 KPH. *TT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ON SOME VEHICLES THE HEADLAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THEN DEACTIVATED. *TT

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

There is no summary currently available

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 (current)	2	449
2002	2	101	View
2001	5	207	View
2000	8	216	View
1999	5	202	View
1998	7	168	View
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

Other MERCURY Models

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