Mercury Grand Marquis Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Mercury Grand Marquis across 16 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (28). The words owners use most often: “ball joints” (14% of reports).
- 166suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joints: mentioned in 23 of 166 complaints (14%)
- Front end: mentioned in 21 of 166 complaints (13%)
- Rear axle: mentioned in 10 of 166 complaints (6%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 10 of 166 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 166 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Mercury Grand Marquis suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 1 | 4% | 2,596 |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 2 | 8% | 65,908 |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 1 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 2 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 2 | 1% | 59,875 |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 2 | 0% | 52,000 |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 3 | 1% | 27,000 |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 28 | 8% | 56,500 |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 11 | 14% | 35,000 |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 7 | 4% | 22,047 |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 15 | 9% | 48,942 |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 18 | 11% | 200,000 |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 16 | 11% | 97,500 |
| 1997 Grand Marquis | 26 | 8% | 76,000 |
| 1996 Grand Marquis | 15 | 6% | 90,473 |
| 1995 Grand Marquis | 17 | 9% | 98,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:hub
Model years: 2008
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
Risk: If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Almost had accidents because lights failed, headlights and taillights failed at night, including dash lights today, creating safety hazard. Seat tilt failed, and body mount frame bushing failed. Mirror tilt switch failed. Fuel filler neck leaks when filled. Very scary especially at night. Please…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while examining his vehicle at his residence, he noticed the front ball joints were defective. The vehicle taken to expressway ford of mount vernon (3800 highway 62 e, mount vernon, in 47620) on may 30 2020, where the…
1.rear seatbelts often jam and have to be unlocked by a professional. 2. Blend door switch that controls heat and air conditioning gets stuck on heat and blows extremely hot air year round even if the unit is turned off. Vehicle is in motion on highways and city streets. 3. Vehicle squeaks while in…
The speedometer not working properly brakes not working properly abs light on steering and suspension cross sit
I am an automotive technician and i service many vehicles daily. I currently own a 97 mercury grand marquis ls and have noticed that practically most steering components on my vehicle are in need of replacing. Specifically the tie rod ends, control arms, ball joins all have blown bushings and a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercury Grand Marquiss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 166 owner complaints about suspension for the Mercury Grand Marquis. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercury Grand Marquis suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Mercury Grand Marquis?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joints”, in 23 of 166 complaints, followed by “front end” (21).
Other Mercury Grand Marquis problems
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