1998 Mercury Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Marquis years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercury Marquis. That ranks 4th out of 10 Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 14%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 4 | 14% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 14% | 73,542 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 14% | 97,083 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 10% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 10% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 10% | 84,111 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 97,083 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercury Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inertia fuel shut off switch (PE98057) — opened Oct 28, 1998, closed Feb 11, 1999.
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 front end is very squeaky loud and when you make hard turns to left or right it makes a loud spring popping sound. The steering is feel lose and cause the car to seem as though it is wobbling side to side and holding it in the road is a little tough.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury marquis. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, there was smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the manifold and the thermostat holder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercury marquis. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the cruise control failed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
98 mercury grand marquis 50,000 miles driving 10 mph the ps tierod end fell off losing all control. Car towed to ford dealer all tie rod ends replace with greasable ends cost $400.00 this is a sealed tie rod end requiring no grease (manufactures defect requiring recall,i still have old parts. The…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph steam was noticed coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined to have a crack in the intake manifold.
Other Mercury Marquis years
← 1997 Marquis · 1999 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 | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 Marquis | 53 | 1 |
| 1996 Marquis | 31 | 0 |
| 1995 Marquis | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercury Marquis?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercury Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.