1998 Ford Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Marquis years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis. That ranks 6th out of 8 Grand Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Grand Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Headlight lenses are fading/discoloration, causing poor visibility when headlights are used during night driving. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak
When making hard turns at low speeds, consumer hears a loud metal on metal popping sound that comes from the front wheel well area, dealer informed consumer that the steering gear has no stop and that is what's causing the noise and that it's normal. *slc
Passenger side airbag needs to be disarmed. We have govt perm. No one will handle the problem. Help please. I must carry small children in the front seat.
Other Ford Grand Marquis years
← 1997 Grand Marquis · 1999 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Grand Marquis | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 Grand Marquis | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 Grand Marquis | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.