2002 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and problems
No recalls and 78 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2002 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH at night, the cruise control mode malfunctioned, and the speed of the vehicle increased independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed several times to the floor, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact…
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that after securely latching the seat belt, the driver's side front and passenger's side front seat belt buckles unintendedly unlatched. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number…
For sometime now the Headlights on my 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis appear to fade or dim soon after turning them on; giving the impression they are losing power and about to fail. I live in the mountains and am very familiar with each and every turn I See on the roads I travel. You See that Is The Matter of Fact- If My…
?yrs.ago While backing out of parking space at Calaveras Lumber, after shifting into reverse, & removing my foot from the brake; the engine appeared to receive a huge burst of fuel which shot me backward like a rocket slamming my vehicle into and wedging it under the frame of a pickup truck parked in the same lot. I…
2002 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THEY HAD NO CONTROL OVER STEERING. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING WENT OUT. THE DEALER STATED THE COUPLER BOLT, CLOCK SPRING, COVER AND CONTACT PLATE WERE MISSING AND REPLACED.
Grand Marquis model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 162 | 14 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 | 157 | 26 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 78 | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 362 | 22 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 348 | 17 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 | 488 | 24 | 5 |
Across all years, the 2005 Grand Marquis has the most complaints (488). All Mercury Grand Marquis years →
Questions
- Does the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (17 complaints), followed by suspension (11).
- How many 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 8 of 78 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 17, 2025.