2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

5 recalls, 634 complaints - 52 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

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermedia... Read more

Consequence

Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. O... Read more

36,888 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

STEERING

Defect Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois... Read more

Consequence

If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced a... Read more

355,000 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

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

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCURY... Read more

98,836 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

634 total complaints 34 crashes 4 fires 21 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	251
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	70
AIR BAGS	64
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	38
SEAT BELTS	33
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	32
STEERING	22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	11
POWER TRAIN	8
TIRES	6

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

Vehicle's Electronic Power Steering (EPS) fails when vehicle in operating and in motion. This failure is signaled by a sudden loss of power steering for necessary safe operation of the vehicle, especially if the vehicle is in a turning movement. Simultaneously, the warning light will appear on the... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2021

2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. Part number 36160-T6Z-A62-M1 failure, hard code U3000-49. Results in total loss of Honda Sense Safety system. Including Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition,... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2025

my brother got me this vehicle five yrs ago, and ever since then the air bag light has been on,i have no idea of why it is on, i don't know if it is the fuse, i don't know if there is even a air bag is in the vehicle my brother got the vehicle up in vermont, i have a pending cl# [XXX] on another is... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2025

I am writing to formally request assistance with a premature engine failure on my 2019 Acura TLX A-Spec 3.5L (VIN: [XXX] , Mileage: 95k I have consistently followed Acura’s recommended maintenance schedule, as documented by my service history. My vehicle was also serviced under [insert recall nu... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jolted forward with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The failure had occurred... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2022

Dashboard has started melting. Front half of dash has started oozing a black, sticky, shiny tar-like substance in addition to an odor. Sticks to everything and does not come off or stop oozing. Spreading to more area of the dashboard. Does create a glare on the windshield, obstructing visibility... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2022

As I was parking my 2015 Ford Explorer Sport, a warning appeared on the instrument panel stating “Power Steering Assist Fault,” and the steering suddenly became so difficult that I was unable to move the vehicle. Although this has only happened once, I’m very concerned about the possibility o... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2022

The backup camera at night is practically black. I find many people complaining about this online, but no fix. It is dangerous to back that car up at night!!! There must be a fix before someone gets hurt. Either upgrade the camera or upgrade the backup lighting

Incident date: May 5, 2025

Child Safety Lock Failure (displayed on instrument panel upon immediate startup of vehicle). Child safety lock is stalled in a continuous lock and unlock clicking mode. After depressing child safety lock button on driver's door panel, the sound stops.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2025

Adaptive cruise control unexpectedly disengages. This has happened dozens of times, consistently every time I use the adaptive cruise control on the highway. My speed drops from the set speed (for example, 75 mph) down to 55 or 60 mph, at which point I realize it’s not going to come back on. This ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 86,000, and at the time of registration,... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, after several minutes the vehicle failed to turn off as needed. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the engine... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

Brakes did not work properly, brakes were hard and vehicle was not stopping, the vehicle was difficult to control because steering wheel was very hard too. This incident caused the vehicle to take a significant distance to stop and almost cause a crash with the vehicle in front. The incident was rep... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

I was involved in a head on collision, all of my safety warning notified me but my airbags NEVER deployed. This is a serious safety hazard especially with many problems being reported with airbag deployment. The adjuster and collision center both stated at the rate of speed from the accident, the ai... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

I have experienced on multiple occasions when driving that the transmission doesn’t know what gear to go to when shifting. If I accelerate and have to let off the gas because traffic is slowing down and they start going again the transmission doesn’t know what to do and no matter how far you pus... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while shifting gear, there was an abnormally loud banging sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle failed to shift into gear properly. The wheels were slipping and pulling while driving at various speeds. While driving on the road, there ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

I received a Recall notice in the mail dated October 2024. The notice sent to inform me that these parts are now available and I can bring my vehicle in for a free repair. I scheduled my repair appointment on 11/08/2024 at 7am to John Hinderer Honda in Heath, OH 43056. When I arrived they told me th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power with the message "Stop Engine". The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the hydraulic clut... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2024

The vehicle with this VIN was blocking access to a federal building on 7/30/24, DURING BUSINESS HOURS, and I have photographic proof with a date and time stamp.

Incident date: May 20, 2024

Twice now within three months while I was backing up as I was parking the car parallel to the curb, the car suddenly accelerated at a much faster pace and projected the car backwards. Luckily no property or individuals were hurt. It would appear that the accelerator or speed control failed at th... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The cont... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2002 Chevy S10 equipped with Tornel Classic All Season Tires. Tire Size: 205/75 R15, and DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's friend noticed that the passenger's front tire had a large bubble. The contact stated that the bubble wa... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2023

Loss of power steering when stationary and turning the steering wheel.

Incident date: Nov 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the 4WD intermittently failed, causing the rear tires to not engage. The 4WD warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PTU needed to be replaced.... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2023

I went out and started my 2013 Ram 1500 on Monday morning, Nov 6 to take my son to school. While preparing to leave, I noticed that my steering wheel was extremely hard to turn (more difficult than a car with manual steering) and the "Service Power Steering" warning came on the dash. I am glad this ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal squeaking sound was coming from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact stated he heard an abnormal clucking sound and smelled a burning ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2023

mY TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS IN TRAFFIC AND FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE .WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK IT WAS DOING THE SAME THING. NOW THEY SAY IT IS UNDSER RECALL . THAT IT HAS BEEN FIXED.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

The contact called on behalf his son's girlfriend, who owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that after the throttle body was replaced; while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The owner was able to continue driving to the contact 's residence... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

The dash has completely desegregated exposing all the wires, air conditioning unit, and airbag parts. This is a huge hazard because my headlight switch hangs with nothing to attach to. My airbags are completely visible and could explode at anytime. Everything that was in the dash heated seat, headli... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

Incident date: Dec 26, 2022

I was stopped at a light and the check engine light came on, warning sounds and low steering power light flashed. Car would not move. I was able to put the car in park and turn off and back on and was able to proceed. Dealer found no error codes or defects when I took it to the dealership. They ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the vehicle was started, the driver’s side air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a driver’s air bag pretensioner fault an... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2022

Incident date: Sep 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving, the front headlights intermittently failed. The contact stated that he replaced the headlight bulbs, but the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V8610... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2022

Passenger seat belt pre-tensioner has malfunctioned. Air bag check light flashing code 34. My mechanic informs me the entire SRS will not function in a crash. He was informed by Ford that a replacement part is no longer available. The vehicle mileage is around 43,000. No rust and no collision d... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2022

Incident date: Jun 9, 2022

I WAS NOT IN ACCIDENT

Incident date: Jun 1, 2022

The lcm light control module is malfunctioning and Ford/Mercury say that this vehicle is not part of the recall.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that several years ago while driving at night at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the headlights resumed normal operation. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2020

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the headlights would intermittently turn off and back on. The contact stated that while driving over bumps in the roadway or depressing the accelerator pedal, the headlights would become inope... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2018

NEITHER THE AIR CONDITIONER NOR THE CRUISE HAS WORKED SINCE 46,000 MILES. IT NEEDS A NEW AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH WOULD COST OVER $1,000 AND THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS ISSUE PLASTERED ALL OVER THE INTERNET.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2018

Incident date: Feb 1, 2021

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE. THIS FAILURE IS NOTED AS FORD RECALL # 15S39, DATED APRIL 14,2017. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE REP SAYS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED BUT DID NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT RECALL #. CANNOT DRIVE CAR AT NIGHT, EXCEPT TO PULL LEVER FOR BRIGHT LIGHT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2020

AIRBAG FAULT CODE 34. PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT PRETENSIONS CIRCUIT RESISTANCE OUTSIDE LIMITS. CIRCUIT WAS DAMAGED BY STATIC DISCHARGE FROM HUMAN TO OUTSIDE OF DOOR. VEHICLE WAS PARKED DURING BOTH INCIDENTS. NO ACCIDENT. NO DETONATION OF EXPLOSIVE CHARGE. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED 2 YEARS AGO ON DRIVER SI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2020

Incident date: Aug 9, 2020

I WAS OUT DRIVING AT AROUND 9:30 PM AND MY HEADLIGHTS JUST WENT OUT, AFTER I GOT HOME I LOOKED FOR LIGHTING ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND DISCOVERED A RECALL. THE NEXT MORNING I CONTACTED AUTONATION FORD IN MEMPHIS TN, WHERE I RESIDE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE CARE OF THE RECALL. I TOOK IT IN ON... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V385000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER, WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH, THE STEERING DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC W... Read more

Showing 50 of 634 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 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	19.0	Regular	$3,250

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, 2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

52 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3
010000 STEERING	3
160000 STRUCTURE	3
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	2
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR	2
050000 PARKING BRAKE	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

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

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

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

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

160000 STRUCTURE

Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08

010000 STEERING

For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for

010000 STEERING

Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

FORD: THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION OF SWING LINK JOINTS, COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTOR

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

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE

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

FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. *

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

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

HIGH EFFORT TO ACTIVATE HORN - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/6/2005. *TT OASIS. *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

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

HIGH EFFORT TO ACTIVATE HORN. *EH

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DELAYED REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *EH

050000 PARKING BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SLOW TO RELEASE, VEHICLES BUILT FROM 12/06/2004 THROUGH 11/21/2005. *TT

050000 PARKING BRAKE

AUTO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM DIFFICULT TO SET. *TT

010000 STEERING

LIGHT STEERING EFFORTS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

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 (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) C1145, C1155, C1175, C1296, C1297, C1298, C1299 AND C1222. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0455 OR P0457. *TT

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

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

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

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

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

PINPOINT TEST ERROR FOR FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS - WORKSHOP ANNUAL UPDATE. *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.

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

CATALYTIC CONVERTER BRICK RATTLE OR BUZZING NOISE. *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

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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

4,966 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

389 Reported Crashes

272 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	188	View
2005 (current)	5	634
2004	2	423	View
2003	2	449	View
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

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - All Years Overview

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - Year by Year

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