Ford Grand Marquis Problems by Year
Ford Grand Marquis years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Grand Marquis year: 1996, 1997. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 Grand Marquis: 19 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Grand Marquis: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Grand Marquis: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Grand Marquis: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Grand Marquis: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Grand Marquis: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Grand Marquis problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Grand Marquis model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 6 | 0 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1997 Grand Marquis | 19 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Grand Marquis | 10 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Grand Marquis | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Grand Marquis years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1996 (10), 1997 (19) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Grand Marquis year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Grand Marquis?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 18 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Grand Marquis have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.