2002 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Marquis years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. That ranks 14th out of 17 Grand Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (17 complaints, 22%), typically at around 48,500 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 78owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 22% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 14% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 13% | 37,499 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 13% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 12% | 88,917 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 9% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 9% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 8% | 45,417 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 6% | 4,093 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | 72,523 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 87,934 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 76,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercury 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
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH at night, the cruise control mode malfunctioned, and the speed of the vehicle increased independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed several times to the floor, but the vehicle failed to…
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that after securely latching the seat belt, the driver's side front and passenger's side front seat belt buckles unintendedly unlatched. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to…
For sometime now the Headlights on my 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis appear to fade or dim soon after turning them on; giving the impression they are losing power and about to fail. I live in the mountains and am very familiar with each and every turn I See on the roads I travel. You See that Is The…
?yrs.ago While backing out of parking space at Calaveras Lumber, after shifting into reverse, & removing my foot from the brake; the engine appeared to receive a huge burst of fuel which shot me backward like a rocket slamming my vehicle into and wedging it under the frame of a pickup truck parked…
2002 mercury grand marquis. Consumer stated that while driving vehicle they had no control over steering. *ld the consumer stated while making a right turn at a traffic light, the steering went out. The dealer stated the coupler bolt, clock spring, cover and contact plate were missing and replaced…
Other Mercury Grand Marquis years
← 2001 Grand Marquis · 2003 Grand Marquis →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Grand Marquis | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 25 | 2 |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 26 | 2 |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 80 | 3 |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 96 | 3 |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 143 | 2 |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 488 | 4 |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 348 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 362 | 1 |
| 2002 | 78 | 0 |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 157 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 162 | 6 |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 164 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 143 | 5 |
| 1997 Grand Marquis | 316 | 4 |
| 1996 Grand Marquis | 239 | 5 |
| 1995 Grand Marquis | 179 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercury 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.