1996 MERCURY MARQUIS
0 recalls, 40 complaints - 7 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
40 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 2, 2007
Incident date: Sep 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCURY MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES. THE INTAKE GASKET WAS REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER (05S28) IN AUGUST OF 2007 REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE VEHICLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2006
Incident date: Apr 12, 2006
MY INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING TODAY 4/12/2006 RESULTING IN COOLANT SPRAYING AND REDUCING MY VISIBILITY ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD RESULTING IN A NEAR HEAD ON MISS TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT THE MANIFOLD HAS A KNOW DEFECT BY FORD WHICH WITHOUT MY PRIOR KNOWLEDGE O... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 6, 2004
Incident date: Sep 2, 2004
DURING A 15 MPH VEHICLE COLLISION DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. CONSUMER'S HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 15, 2004
Incident date: Apr 14, 2004
PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD DEFECTIVE.CAUSED STEAM AND VAPORIZED ANTI-FREEZE TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 21, 2004
THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK. DEALER REPLACED THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD WITH AN ALUMINUM MANIFOLD. *AK *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 19, 2003
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
HEADLIGHTS PRODUCED A THICK FILM COVERING THE LENS. AS A RESULT VISIBILITY HAD BEEN IMPAIRED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 22, 2003
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE DEFECT. *MR *SCC *JB
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: Jun 18, 2003
1996 MERCURY MARQUIS. *PH THE VEHICLES ENGINE/COOLING SYSTEM FAILED. *NLM *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 10, 2003
VEHICLE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE.*MR THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE FORD TO REIMBURSE HIM FOR ALL EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, MR. MORAN WANTED THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE WHY HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT LISTED AS PART OF THEIR "BAD BATCH LIST." *PH *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 5, 2003
Incident date: May 21, 2003
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTIFREEZE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVER HEAT. THE DEALER STATED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED BUT ONLY FOR POLICE VEHICLES. *JB PH *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 1, 2003
Incident date: Apr 23, 2003
THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF. *JB...THIS MANIFOLD WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM.OWNER NOTIFICATION ON SOME MODELS 97M91.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 17, 2003
Incident date: Feb 28, 2002
WE OWN A 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED ON 2/28/02 WITH 70,089 MILES ON IT AND THE "96 CROWN VICTORIA AND "97 MERCURY COUGAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OF A FAILURE OF THE "COMPOSITE" ONE AND OURS WAS NOT. WE ENDED UP BEING TOWED 130 MILES. TS
SUSPENSION
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Feb 2, 1997
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSUMER STATES' VEHICLE WEAVES ALL OTHER THE ROAD IF THERE IS A DIP OR RAISE IN ROAD ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. MR
SUSPENSION
Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Feb 2, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WEAVES ALL OVER ROAD. CONSUMER STATES' IF THERE IS A RAISE OR DIP IN ROAD THERES A TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 2002
THE INTAKE VALVE CRACKED AND LEAKED FLUID WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVER HEAT AND STALL OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 27, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
WHILE DRIVING UNDER STORMY CONDITIONS, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. SECOND TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS STUCK IN THE UP POSITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THE REPAIR PROVIDER STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL MATERIAL CAUSING THE FAILURE WAS OF INF... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 22, 2001
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT FOR BELT HAD SNAPPED, TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE. FIRESTONE, FR480, P215/70, R15 DOT#VM31LT. TIRE WAS PURCHASED WITH VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY REAR LEFT TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT WHICH WAS REPORTED, AND WAS ONE OF ORIGINAL TIRES PURCHASED WITH VEHICL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: Jul 14, 1999
MUSHY BRAKE PEDAL WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED BOOSTER ASSEMBLY, AND CONDITION STIL OCCURRING. *AK BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS STILL NOISY AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACING DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: Jul 14, 1999
MUSHY BRAKE PEDAL WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED BOOSTER ASSEMBLY, AND CONDITION STIL OCCURRING. *AK BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY FAILED TWICE. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS STILL NOISY AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACING DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *YH
STEERING
Jul 20, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEERING JERKS VERY HARD LEFT TO RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO STEER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Feb 16, 1996
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
ON-GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH DRIVER 'S SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILING TO OPERATE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN UNABLE TO CLOSE OR UNABLE TO SECURE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Oct 21, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE CABLE WOULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO LOSE ACCELERATION TO THE PEDAL CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO GO UNDER THE HOOD AND PULL ON THE CABLE TO RESTORE ACELLERATION. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONSDD, CABLE WAS REROUTED AND ADJUSTED, AND PROBLEM STILL GOES UNRESOLVED. CAN NHTSA HELP I... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE WINDOW GEARS BROKE AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION/ IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND BA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE WINDOW GEARS BROKE AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION/ IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND BA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE WINDOW GEARS BROKE AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION/ IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND BA... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE WINDOW GEARS BROKE AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION/ IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND BA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE WINDOW GEARS BROKE AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION/ IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND BA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE WINDOW GEARS BROKE AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL HAPPENING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION/ IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND BA... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 29, 1998
Incident date: Nov 19, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON A ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, VEHICLE RODE OVER A SHEET OF ICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, VEHICLE LANDED ON TOP OF A ROCK, DEPLOYING AIR BAGS, CONSUMER RECEIVED INJURIES FROM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 24, 1998
WINDSHIELD CRACKED DUE TO STRESS.
WHEELS
Jun 24, 1998
WHEEL COVER SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED ON BACKWARDS, CAUSING FLAT TIRE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 24, 1998
COMPUTER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 15, 1997
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT JERKS. WHEN PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT ALSO MAKES A BANGING NOISE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE ROTORS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 15, 1997
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT JERKS. WHEN PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT ALSO MAKES A BANGING NOISE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE ROTORS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 15, 1996
OXYGEN SENSOR DEFECTIVE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 30, 1996
BRAKE NOISE WHEN WEATHER IS DAMP.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Mar 21, 1997
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED, DEALERS REPLACED A MODULE WHICH CONTROLS THE HORN,LIGHTS, SETC. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AND THEN RETURNED.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 12, 1996
Incident date: Sep 10, 1996
FRONT SUSPENSION BROKE WHILE DRIVING, COULD NOT STEER CAR.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 11, 1996
Incident date: Apr 8, 1996
TILT STEERING COLUMN POINTED DOWNWARD. TRAVELING MINIMAL SPEED VEHICLE SLID OFF RAMP AIR BAG DEPLOYED HITTING DRIVER UNDER THE NECK. *AK
Crash
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 MERCURY MARQUIS
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
9735
Feb 3, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD
BC0263970201
Jan 2, 1997
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
LOCKING WIRE WHEEL COVER CENTER ORNAMENT WHERE THE EMBLEM HAS SEPARATED FROM THE BACKING PLATE. NEW REPLACEMENT PART. *JD
BC0311961101
Nov 1, 1996
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
OWNER NOTIFICATION 96B97 OIL COOLER LINE REPLACEMENT CLARIFICATION. *TW
BC0313961101
Nov 1, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW
BC5191961001
Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT
BC5195961001
Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC9688961001
Oct 1, 1996
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MERCURY MARQUIS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA95022
Opened: Aug 31, 1995 , Closed: Jul 24, 1996
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE DETACHMENT
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE CAN COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING DEPLOYMENT.
MERCURY MARQUIS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY MARQUIS across all model years (1973, 1997).
23
Total Recalls
504
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
48
Reported Crashes
37
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCURY MARQUIS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 42 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 24 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 31 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 40 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 62 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 0 | 40 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 44 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 30 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 23 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |