1996 Mercury Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Marquis years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercury Marquis. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints, 35%), typically at around 91,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mercury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 35% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mercury Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mercury 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mercury marquis. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off several times. The intake gasket was replaced, but the vehicle continued to overheat. The contact received a recall letter (05s28) in august of 2007 regarding the vehicle speed control. The vehicle…
My intake manifold cracked while driving today 4/12/2006 resulting in coolant spraying and reducing my visibility on a mountain road resulting in a near head on miss to oncoming traffic. After further research i found out that the manifold has a know defect by ford which without my prior knowledge…
During a 15 mph vehicle collision driver's seat belt did not restrain the driver. Consumer's head hit the steering wheel. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Plastic intake manifold defective.caused steam and vaporized anti-freeze to enter the passenger compartment.
The plastic manifold cracked, causing antifreeze to leak. Dealer replaced the plastic manifold with an aluminum manifold. *ak *jb
Other Mercury Marquis years
← 1995 Marquis · 1997 Marquis →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Marquis | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 Marquis | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 Marquis | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 Marquis | 26 | 0 |
| 2000 Marquis | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 Marquis | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 Marquis | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 Marquis | 53 | 1 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 |
| 1995 Marquis | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercury Marquis?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercury Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mercury Marquis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Marquis model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.