2001 Ford Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Marquis years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Grand Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 11,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 | 50% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 33% | 6,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 17,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Grand Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (EA05004) — opened Feb 17, 2005, closed Jul 6, 2005.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (RQ04011) — opened Oct 22, 2004, closed Feb 17, 2005.
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 stopped in traffic the vehicle started to accelerate without warning. No impact reported. Please provide additional information. *jb
While driving, the consumer heard a noise as if the windows were open. The dealer was unable to duplicate the consumer's concern. *jb could hear a very clear wind road noise could be heard around 40 mph. *scc *jb
The consumer stated that after slightly touching the accelerator pedal it had gone into full throttle and resulted in the driver backing into a building. None of the airbags deployed. *ak the seat belt failed. *scc
The check engine light continued to stay on, which caused the vehicle to stall. *jb
The rear windshield glass was installed crooked to the point that the right top side of the glass was down about 3/4" from the body of the car, this in turn caused the bottom trunk line to sink into the trunk by the same distance. Nlm
Other Ford Grand Marquis years
← 2000 Grand Marquis · 2007 Grand Marquis →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 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 2001 Ford Grand Marquis?
Owners most often report seat belts, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.