2002 Mercury Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Marquis years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercury Marquis. That ranks 10th out of 10 Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 9,010 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 27% | 9,010 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 18% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 9% | 13,978 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercury Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Front passenger seat belt disconnects for no apparent reason. It has happened multiple times at different speeds. The person riding in the seat was an adult on every occasion. I found a recall online from 2001, but was told by ford motor company that my car is no longer under warranty so would not…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HE HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR PASSENGER AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury marquis. The contact noticed fluid on the ground when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who located the failure as the intake manifold. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 105,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake and accelerator pads were positioned too close together. The dealer refused to examine vehicle and would not provide repair work. The manufacturer was called and a complaint was filed. Updated 08/24/06. *jb
Emergency brake release mechanism frozen with brake on. Emergency brake release in cabin returned to normal position giving indication that the brake had been released. End result complete wipe out of rear brakes and damage to drums. Failure found by the servicing dealer after warranty expired. Yet…
Other Mercury Marquis years
← 2001 Marquis · 2003 Marquis →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Marquis | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 Marquis | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 Marquis | 26 | 0 |
| 2000 Marquis | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 Marquis | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 Marquis | 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 2002 Mercury Marquis?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercury Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.