1999 Mercury Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 16, 2016 · 24 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Marquis years
About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercury Marquis. That ranks 6th out of 10 Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Mercury Marquis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Electrical System3 · ~52,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~95,053 mi
Steering3 · ~47,643 mi
Equipment2
Structure2
Visibility2
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~111,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic417%———
Vehicle Speed Control417%———
Electrical System313%52,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling313%95,053——
Steering313%47,643——
Equipment28%———
Structure28%———
Visibility28%———
Air Bags14%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)14%111,000——
Exterior Lighting14%111,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline14%———
Latches/locks/linkages14%———
Suspension14%———
Visibility/wiper14%111,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 5 complaints
1999: 5199952000: 3200032001: 3200132002: 4200242003: 1200312004: 1200412005: 3200532006: 1200612007: 1200712011: 1201112016: 120161

n = 24 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Mercury Marquis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercury Marquis.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Driving in the rain headlights went out tried high beans came on went out, also, wipers. I pull leaver held in reset wipers with other hand. Then i pull down lever to signal too get off road nocking high beans off again. I almost hit gard rail,the lcd recall should be for all cars not just some my…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received May 16, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10865158

Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford grand marquis. The contact stated while changing the passenger side rear tire the factory issued jack failed to support the weight of the vehicle and bent. The equipment was not taken to the dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…

Equipment · received Dec 1, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10437933

July 15,2005, i took my grand marquis l999, to glades ford because it was stalling as if it was going to cut off. I was told, spark plug #8 and the coil was bad. It was repaired at a cost of $337.94 . August 2005 had same problem and was told it was the manifold. Had this repaired ll.22.05,cost…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 28, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10180931

Dt*: the contact stated the fitting that connects the heater line to the intake manifold fractured and detached. As a result of the failure, the vehicle over heated. The contact saw steam coming from underneath the hood and pulled the vehicle over for inspection. The vehicle was towed to an…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 27, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10148829

Dt keyless entry pad caught on fire,vehicle was in garage could spell smoke, had to disconnect the battery. Contacted the dealer said there is no recall, contacted the manufacturer said they couldn't do anything cause the vehicle is no longer under warranty. Water can get down in the switch and…

Electrical System · received Jul 11, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10128252

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury Marquis?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercury Marquis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.