Does the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, the most recent reported on December 22, 2015 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Owners have filed 348 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (207 complaints), followed by steering (65).

How many 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis complaints mention a crash or fire?

17 of 348 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and problems

1 recall and 348 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.

recalls

348

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 15V861000 · reported December 22, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · 296,004 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
The risk: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Exterior lighting207
Steering65
Electrical system40
Vehicle speed control23
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train9
Structure8
Visibility7
Air bags6
Interior lighting6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 24, 2026 · Exterior lighting
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a local Police Officer stopped the vehicle and made the contact aware that both taillights were inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the…

Aug 29, 2025 · Exterior lighting · 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were flickering and became inoperable. Occasionally, the headlights operated as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated…

Aug 4, 2025 · Electrical system · 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the key fob became inoperable. The contact was not able to start the vehicle with the security warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

Jul 2, 2025 · Electrical system
Auto lights stopped working. Tail lights will not come on

Jun 26, 2024 · Exterior lighting
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, he became aware that the headlights were not functioning properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired…

Grand Marquis model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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
2006	2	143	16	2
2007	3	96	6	0

Across all years, the 2005 Grand Marquis has the most complaints (488). All Mercury Grand Marquis years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, the most recent reported on December 22, 2015 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis?: Owners have filed 348 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (207 complaints), followed by steering (65).
How many 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis complaints mention a crash or fire?: 17 of 348 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 24, 2026.