Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 1,974 owner complaints for the Mercury Grand Marquis (model years 2000–2011). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (763 complaints), followed by electrical system (233 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 80 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 96 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 143 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 488 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 348 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 362 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 78 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 157 | 26 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 6 | 162 | 14 | 5 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (488), 2003 (362) and 2004 (348). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (9).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercury Grand Marquis model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 763 | 11 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 233 | 11 of 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 218 | 11 of 12 | |
| Steering | 209 | 12 of 12 | |
| Air bags | 162 | 12 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 15 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V861000 | Dec 22, 2015 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2003–2005 | 296,004 |
| 14V704000 | Nov 5, 2014 | Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft | 2005–2011 | 36,888 |
| 13V385000 | Aug 29, 2013 | Steering | 2005–2011 | 355,000 |
| 07V270000 | Jun 26, 2007 | Suspension: front, hub | 2008 | 8,800 |
| 06V440000 | Nov 15, 2006 | Visibility: windshield | 2007 | 422 |
| 05V518000 | Nov 9, 2005 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2005 | 98,836 |
| 01V227001 | Jul 16, 2001 | Seat belts: front, buckle assembly | 2001 | 1,400,000 |
| 00V412000 | Dec 6, 2000 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2001 | 16,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 153 complaints and a fire in 27 complaints; 103 people injured and 5 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.