1999 Ford Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 2, 2005 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Grand Marquis years
Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Grand Marquis. That ranks 4th out of 8 Grand Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Ford Grand Marquis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Steering1 · ~37,000 mi
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~48,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System120%———
Steering120%37,000——
Structure120%———
Unknown or Other120%———
Vehicle Speed Control120%48,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 2 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 2200022004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford Grand Marquis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.

While driving 20 mph front driver's side tie rod snapped. This caused the front end to drop down. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Steering · received Feb 2, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10109620

While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the air idle, but the problem was not resolved. *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 29, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10094627

Intermittently vehicle will lose all electrical power. Dealer had been notified. Please provide furthr information.*ak

Electrical System · received Sep 7, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 869855

The design of the instrument panel creates a visibility problem, the letters and numbers on the dash are printed in gray on a charcoal background, which is difficult to read in daylight. *mjs

Unknown or Other · received Jan 21, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 550497

Both sides of the car doors have real sharp edges that cause consumer to hit her head on the door. *ak

Structure · received Sep 3, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 846788

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Grand Marquis?

Owners most often report electrical system, steering, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Grand Marquis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.