2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Marquis years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. That ranks 10th out of 17 Grand Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (37 complaints, 26%), typically at around 72,800 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 143owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 37 | 26% | 72,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 26% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 15% | 78,012 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 9% | 134,926 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 6% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 6% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 6% | 1,311 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 6% | 57,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4% | 89,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 99,300 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 79,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 59,875 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
Steering
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
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
- Steering Column Shaft Obstruction (PE14021) — opened Jul 7, 2014, closed Nov 21, 2014.
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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driverâs side exhaust manifold shield fell into the steering linkage and caused the vehicle to run over a bush. There was no crash or injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a…
5/9/2021 The SRS dashboard light came on with a bell warning. Bell quits after a short time but the light stays on solid. When turning ignition on, light and bell comes on, blinks 3 times, does this 6 times and then stays on solid. When driving hear bell for 5 times, this repeats later for a total…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that there was a loud clanking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was pulling to the left. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated after coming to a complete stop at a traffic light, he noticed that the steering shaft was fractured and detaching…
Driver and Passenger side seat belt pretensioners failed and have resulted in airbags being inoperable.
Other Mercury Grand Marquis years
← 2005 Grand Marquis · 2007 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 | 143 | 2 |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 488 | 4 |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 348 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 362 | 1 |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 37 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.