2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

3 recalls — 187 complaints — 42 TSBs

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

Complaint Statistics

187 total complaints 23 crashes 3 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	36
AIR BAGS	36
SEAT BELTS	20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	11
STEERING	11
ENGINE	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
STRUCTURE:BODY	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	5

Incident date: May 9, 2021

The transfer case is leaking, caused by galvanic corrosion. Ford used steel bolts on the aluminum transfer case housing which created the corrosion.

Incident date: Jan 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly function. The contact stated that a message to “Pull Over Immediately” was displayed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was pending a diagnostic test. The dealer had not yet diagnosed... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2022

No manufacture resolution in 5 years

Incident date: May 22, 2023

1. A. Dashboard digital display fades to black. Inability to see speed, meters, gauges, and malfunction graphics on the instrument cluster display. B. When phone charging through console USB port, the entire center console heats up excessively and smells like burning plastic; wiring. Stopped us... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2023

Incident date: Jun 15, 2010

Around 12 years ago, when my 2006 Marquis, which I purchased brand new, had only approximately 40,000 miles on it, the seatbelt-airbag system warning appeared on the instrument panel and a warning bell sound went off with a 3 beep then 2 beeps/ring tone that would sound whenever the vehicle was star... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2022

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and shifted into drive(D), the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that once the vehicle was driving... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2021

SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED ON NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11405633

Incident date: Nov 26, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING FOR 2 MINUTES, THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE WITH AN AUDIBLE BEEP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON TIRAPELLI FORD, INC. (4355 W JEFFERSON ST, SHOREWOOD, IL 604... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2020

Incident date: Jul 22, 2020

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT RIGHT SIDE DOES NOT WORK.

Incident date: May 10, 2020

AS I WAS DRIVING. 35MPH MY FRONT WHEEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD SNAPPED OFF CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. LONG STORY SHORT. I'M GOING THRU A FINANCIAL CRISIS. MY CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO MY HOUSE. I NOTIFIED MY INSURANCE COMPANY. WHY DID THE POLICE TOW MY CAR AWAY FROM MY HOUSE? SO... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 10, 2020

Crash

Incident date: May 10, 2020

Crash

Incident date: Mar 7, 2020

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WHILE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. ONCE IN A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR A SPOT TO CLEAR.THE SECOND TIME WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. I HELD THE BRAKE DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD WHILE THE CAR DID A BURN OUT AND I NOTICED THE TRACTION LIGHT COME ON. IT THEN JUST WE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2019

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND HAS A DINGING NOISE THAT GOES THROUGH A CYCLE OF DINGING 5 TIMES THEN HAS BREAK OF APPROXIMATELY 15 MIN THEN DOES IT AGAIN. HAS NOT BEEN IN ACCIDENT AND SHOWS NO SIGN OF PROBLEM WITH ACTUAL PARTS.

Incident date: Sep 15, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL TANK WAS CLOSE TO THE GROUND. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE WAS INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK WHILE USING THE KEY FOB. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS WITH THE KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2018

Incident date: Oct 15, 2019

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND BLINKS CODE 3 3 THEN DINGS AN ALARM 5 DINGS X 5 TIMES EVERY 30 MINUTES, LIGHT STAYS ON. I UNDERSTAND CODE 33 OR 34 ARE SEAT BELT PRETENTIONERS THAT ARE KNOWN TO FAIL ON MID 2000'S FORD VEHICLES. MINE IS 2006 GRAND MARQUIS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN MATERIALS CAUSING A... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2016

PLASTIC COVER ON INTAKE CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT

Incident date: Jul 12, 2016

PLASTIC COVER ON INTAKE CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT

Incident date: Mar 26, 2018

TAMARA I JUST LOVE THIS CAR. I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY HAVE TO MAKE CHEAPER CARS AN SMALLER TRUNKS. ANY WAY ON DRIVER SIDE THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. AN AS I'M TRYING TO GET SOMEWHERE. THAN THE BEEPING NOISE STARTS UP RANDOMLY AN IT CAN GET ON YOUR NERVES. BUT IF I TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIPS I CAN'T AFF... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2016

CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE DRIVING DOWN ROAD CAR BEGAN TO MISS FIRE SO BAD I HAD TO STOP AND CALL FOR TOW TRUCK

Incident date: Oct 8, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER (BILLY CAIN FORD, 4191 MAYSVILLE RD, COMMERCE, GA 30529, (888) 825-0677) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2018

AIRBAGS LIGHT STAYS ON AND KEEPS BEEPING NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED

Incident date: Sep 2, 2018

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATION BY IT SELF AND COULD NOT STOP IT. PROPELLED THRU THE. BRAKES AND WOULD NOT STOP. WE ARE TAKING CAR TO FORD DEALER. THE CAR ENGINE WAS STOPPED AND RESTARTED RUN OK. NOT SURE IF A RECALL ABOUT THIS YR. WITH THIS PROBLEM?

Incident date: Sep 2, 2018

Incident date: Feb 24, 2017

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND MAKES A PINGING NOISE OFTEN. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THEY SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS. SEEMS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2018

WHILE ENTERING ONTO THE WOODROW WILSON BRIDGE FROM I-295S ON 2/1/2018, I PULLED INTO THE CENTER LANE AND BACKED OFF THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. LUCKILY THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT, AFTER HITTING THE BRAKE AND THE OFF BUTTON FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL, TO NO EFFECT, I WAS A... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2017

STEERING WHEEL WONT LOCK WHEN I TURN OFF THE ENGINE DON'T KNOW IF ITS PART OF A RECALL AND DIDN'T FIX IT RIGHT... BRAKE LIGHT WHEN I STEP HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR FEW SECONDS.

Incident date: Oct 14, 2017

STEERING WHEEL WONT LOCK WHEN I TURN OFF THE ENGINE DON'T KNOW IF ITS PART OF A RECALL AND DIDN'T FIX IT RIGHT... BRAKE LIGHT WHEN I STEP HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR FEW SECONDS.

Incident date: Nov 8, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2017

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON VEHICLE WHEN OPENING DOOR, TOOK TO PRIVATE SHOP AND DEALER FUTURE FORD OF ROSEVILLE AND BOTH STATES IT IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. CALLED FORD ON THEIR TOLL FREE NUMBER AND STATED SINCE IT'S NOT A NTSB RECALL THEY ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO FIX. ERROR IS THAT TENSIONER SPRIN... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

AIR BAG SYMBO APPEARS ON DASH - LOUD BUZZING SOUND - WHEN DRIVING - NALLEY FORD ,SANDY SPRINGS,ATLANTA, GA. REPORTED POINT TEST FOUND BOTH PRETENSLOER FAULTY SEAT BELTS DRIVE FRONT AND PASSENGER FRONT

Incident date: Jun 11, 2017

MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WARNING BEEPS CONSECUTIVELY 5 TIMES THEN STOPS AND REPEATS WITH 5 BEEPS. AFTER CHECKING THE MANUAL I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAVING THE SAME PROLEM. WHY IS THERE SO RECALL???? ALSO WOULD SEEM TO BE A HAZ... Read more

Incident date: May 18, 2017

FIRST PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT AND CHIRPING SOUND CAME ON. PAID THE HIGH COST OF GETTING REPAIRED THEN ABOUT 3 WEEKS THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHT AND CHIRPING SOUND CAME ON HAVING TO GET THAT REPAIRED!! AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY AND THE CHIRPING SOUND COMES AND GOES. COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON.

Incident date: May 18, 2017

Incident date: Mar 3, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LAMP FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SW... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION THE CONTACT OBSERVED CORROSION ON ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS AND IT WAS ALSO FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2016

AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, SAME SEQUENCE REPEATED FIVE TIMES AFTER WARDS IT STAYED ON. AFTER A MINUTE OR SO A WARNING BEEP SOUNDED. THE BEEPS WERE IN A SEQUENCE OF 5 BEEPS WHICH REPEATED FIVE TIMES THEN REPEATED AGAIN EVERY HALF HOUR WHILE DRIVING.. MECHANIC REPLACED THE WHOLE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2016

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WAS BAD. REPLACED PRETENSIONER AT 68527 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. FIXED PROBLEM. AT 68669 MILES THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON. MECHANIC NOW SAYS THE DRIVER SIDE PRETENSIONER IS BAD... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2014

WHILE DRIVING THE REPEATED CHIMING SOUND BEGAN AND A LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH DISPLAY. THIS CONTINUED AS LONG AS THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN. I DROVE IT TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP THAT MAINTAINS MY VEHICLES. HE DIAGNOSED IT AS THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER ASSEMBLY. HE CALLED THE SERVIC... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2016

STRAPS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK BROKE DUE TO RUST. THE TANK FELL OFF. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TANK WAS RESTING ON THE GROUND, THE LEFT SIDE HELD UP BY THE FILLER TUBE ONLY.THIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT. COULD HAVE HAD VERY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IF IT HAPPENED WHILE MOVING.

Incident date: Aug 8, 2016

I WAS AT A STOP SIGN. WHEN I GOT READY TO TURN RIGHT, MY STEERING WHEEL TURNED BUT MY TIRES DIDN'T. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME AND THEN TOWED TO A LOCAL FORD COMPANY. I WAS TOLD BY AN EMPLOYEE THERE THAT MY CAR WAS NOT APPROVED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR BECAUSE OF SOME OTHER DAMAGES. THE STEERING GEAR AN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2016

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK NOR POWER ON. CIGARETTE LIGHTER OUTLET HAS NO POWER.

Incident date: Aug 19, 2016

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK NOR POWER ON. CIGARETTE LIGHTER OUTLET HAS NO POWER.

Incident date: Apr 5, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A CONCRETE BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 23, 2016

NO ACCIDENT, 2/23/16, THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND CHIMES ACTIVATED WHEN CAR STARTED AND CONTINUED WHILE CAR RAN. VERY DISTRACTING. ALSO, ONCE, THE 'AIR BAG OFF LIGHT' NEAR TOP OF GLOVE COMPARTMENT CAME ON. CHECKED NHTSA SITE AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT AIR BAGS/SEAT BELT TENSIONERS, AND AIR BAGS NOT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2016

STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT, HARD OR CHUNKY STEERING WHILE DRIVING WHEN MAKING TURNS. FORD MADE NEEDED REPAIRS AND REPLACED UPPER STEERING SHAFT. I THOUGHT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER FORD RECALL # 13S08 OR 14S25

Showing 50 of 187 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2006 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	23.0	18.0	Regular	$3,750
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Gasoline or E85	$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 — 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

42 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
010000 STEERING	3
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN	3
160000 STRUCTURE	3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN	1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light fo

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

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

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

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

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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

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)

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

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

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

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

FORD: ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTROL RELAY PART AVAILABILITY. *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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER BYPASS VALVE INSPECTION - PROGRAM EXPIRATION EXTENSION. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE COOLING FAN (8C607) INOPERATIVE. *KB

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (TOC) BYPASS VALVE THAT MAY STICK IN THE CLOSED POSITION, INHIBITING TRANSMISSION COOLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO OVERHEAT. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06B39. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

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

010000 STEERING

LIGHT STEERING EFFORTS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

050000 PARKING BRAKE

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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

ENGINE OVERHEATING-POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OVERHEATING-POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

ENGINE COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE - ENGINE OVERHEATING - POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB

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 (current)	3	187
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	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