1996 Ford Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Marquis years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Grand Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 77,625 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford Grand Marquis problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 50% | 77,625 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Grand Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear brake line failure (EA03012) — opened Jul 25, 2003, closed Apr 11, 2005, led to recall 05V086000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fw; 1996 mercury grand marquis fuel tank problem. *bf the consumer wanted to know about the possiblility of the fuel tank rupturing following a high energy rear end collision resulting in severe fires. The consumer wanted to know if police and civilian versions of the crown victoria share the same…
Engine light illuminated on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked and spilled coolant inside the engine. Dealer notified. *ak
While driving the engine light illuminated and the driver began to smell smoke. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where they replaced the plastic intake manifold. The consumer found a service program which was issued for the defect and believes the vehicle should have been repaired free…
Consumer states that vehicle has an extreme leakage of water from the front passenger side, and may cause electrical problems. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
While driving, vehicle started smoking under the hood because of plastic manifold intake cracked. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Other Ford Grand Marquis years
← 1995 Grand Marquis · 1997 Grand Marquis →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Grand Marquis | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 Grand Marquis | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Marquis model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.