1999 Mercury Grand marquis problems
The Mercury Grand Marquis is an automobile that was produced by Mercury from the 1975 until 2011 model years. Introduced as the flagship sub-model of the Mercury Marquis in 1975, the Grand Marquis became a stand-alone model line in 1983, serving as the largest Mercury sedan. The model line served as the sedan counterpart of the Mercury Colony Park station wagon up to 1991. The fourth generation was the basis of the 2003 and 2004 Mercury Marauder.
From 1979 until 2011, the Grand Marquis shared the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Panther platform with the Ford LTD Crown Victoria (Ford Crown Victoria after 1992), and from 1980, the Lincoln Town Car. For over three decades, the Ford and Mercury sedans were functionally identical, with two of the three generations of the model line sharing the same roofline. The Grand Marquis was available as a four-door sedan for nearly its entire run; from 1988 to its final year in 2011, it was the only body style that was offered. A four-door hardtop was available from 1975 to 1978 and a two-door hardtop coupe from 1975 to 1987.
The Grand Marquis was the second-best-selling Mercury line (after the Cougar) with 2.7 million units produced; at 36 years of continuous production, the Grand Marquis was the longest-running Mercury nameplate (the Cougar, 34 years). Ford manufactured the Grand Marquis, alongside the Mercury Marquis, Mercury Marauder, Ford (LTD) Crown Victoria, and (beginning in 2007) the Lincoln Town Car, at two facilities: the St. Louis Assembly Plant in Hazelwood, Missouri (1979-1985) and the St. Thomas Assembly Plant in Southwold, Ontario, Canada (1986-2011).
Ford announced the discontinuation of the Mercury brand in 2010, but a few 2011 model-year Mercurys were made. The last Grand Marquis - and the final Mercury branded car - was produced on January 4, 2011, at St. Thomas Assembly.
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Common 1999 Mercury Grand marquis problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, several common problems have been reported:
- Steering Issues: The fourth generation of the Grand Marquis had steering problems, particularly related to intermediate shaft cracks and bearing issues. This could significantly impact the driver's control over the vehicle and safety. Ford initiated a recall in 2013 to address this problem.
- Visibility Problems: Various generations of the Grand Marquis faced visibility issues, particularly related to windshield cracks. Improper windshield retention was identified as the root cause, leading to a recall in 2006 to rectify the problem. Additionally, windshield wiper modules sometimes failed under heavy load, affecting visibility.
- Suspension and Ride Height: Owners have reported that the 1999 Grand Marquis sits low in the back, causing scraping or bottoming out when going over speed bumps. This issue could be due to worn, mis-installed, or improperly cut springs, as well as worn rear springs or air suspension problems. Replacing springs or addressing air suspension components may be necessary to resolve this issue.
These common problems reported by owners of the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis highlight various issues ranging from starting and steering problems to visibility and suspension issues. Addressing these concerns promptly and accurately is crucial to maintaining the performance and safety of the vehicle.
1999 Mercury Grand marquis car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Grand marquis problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Mercury Grand marquis vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Mercury Grand marquis
The NHTSA has received 203 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Mercury Grand marquis. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Mercury Grand marquis vehicles.
2023-07-13
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2MEFM75W0XX
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: My significant other and I were in an accident on the interstate. The airbags deployed and the seat belts failed to lock in place.
2022-01-25
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-15
- VIN: 2MEFM75W0XX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the vehicle had a leaking intake manifold. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
2020-07-18
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-18
- VIN: 2MEFM74W9XX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: MY HEADLIGHTS, HAZARDS, AND TURN SIGNALS ALL JUST RANDOMLY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THEY HAVE NOT COME BACK ON SINCE. AFTER READING FORUMS I BELIEVE IT TO BE THE LCM BUT MY YEAR MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE DATES BACK FARTHER THAN 2000 AND FORD SHOULD STEP UP AND RECALL MORE OF THESE LCM COMPONENTS.
2019-11-08
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-05
- VIN: 2MEFM75W6XX
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING PINS IN STEERING COULM BECAME LOSSE AND CAUSED CAR TO SHUT OFF WHILE AT STOP LIGHT HAD TO TOW TO SERVICE SHOP; HAD FOUND COMMON FORD ISSUE WITH LOOSE STEERING PINS IN 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS SHOULD BE RECALL VERY DANGEROUS TO HAPPEN TO SOME CAST IS $300 PLUS TAX AND TOW I FEEL FORD OUWES ME TO THIS THAT BUILT THIS CAR NOT ME ITS COST AS MUCH AS A DECENT USED CAR TO DAY I WOULD LIKE FORD TO OFFFER ME HELP; WITH THERE PAST ISSUES WITH CARS
2019-04-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-09
- VIN: 2MEFM75W4XX
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary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
2018-08-30
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
- VIN: 2MEFM75W2XX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
2018-06-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-14
- VIN: 2MEFM745XX6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I WENT TO TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON. NO HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, DASH LIGHTS, HAZARD FLASHERS OR DOME LIGHT. THE 2003-2005 MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME THING WITH THE LCM FAILING. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AS THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.
2018-01-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-20
- VIN: 2MEFM74W6XX
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN SHIFTED BACK INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A PART OF THE MANIFOLD WAS MISSING THE THERMOSTAT. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF ANY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT WENT TO BILL MACDONALD FORD (1200 S CARNEY DR, ST CLAIR, MI 48079, (810) 329-6601) AND WAS INFORMED THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000.
2017-10-02
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-01
- VIN: 2MEFM75W3XX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WE OWN THREE MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, LOVE THE CARS HOWEVER ALL THREE( 2000, 1999 AND SECOND 1999 ALL INTEMITANTLY LOOSE HEADLIGHTS WHEN HIGH BEAMS ARE ON. IF I QUICKLY GO TO LOW BEAMS I CAN SEE AGAIN...ITS LIKE THEY ARE OVERHEATING WITH THE AMP DRAW OF HIGH BEAMS AND CIRCUIT BREAKS. THIS IS WAY TOO COMMON TO BE OK. IT DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ONE GETS RATTLED WITH COMPLETE DARKNESS AT NIGHT AND HIGH SPEED. BUMPS ALSO SEAM TO SLIGHTLY AFFECT IT SOMETIMES. THIS HAPPENS ANY TIME THE GRAY 99 HAS HIGH BEAMS ON FOR ABOUT 45MINS. ONLY 10-15MINS ON BLUE 1999 AND 2000 NOT AS FREQUENT YET BUT ONLY HAS ABOUT 75K MILES, WHERE AS THE 1999 ARE 150-210 RESPECTIVELY. STARTED 5 YEARS AGO ON MY FIRST AND I JUST DID NOT USE HIGH BEAM SINCE I PURCHASE SECOND 1999 TO REPLACE FIRST AND HAD TITLE ISSUES SO BOUGHT THE 3RD 2000 AND FOUND THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME FLAW!! MY CELL [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2017-08-24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-18
- VIN: 2MEFM75WXXX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY BEGAN TO FLICKER OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.
2017-04-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-19
- VIN: 2MEFM75W6XX
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED, ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM AROUND THERMOSTAT DUE TO THIS FAILURE AND LEAKING INTO COIL PACKS AND CAUSING MAJOR MISFIRE IN MOTOR. HAPPENED SUDDENLY, NO INDICATION OF LEAK PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND HAD TO CALL FOR HELP TO GET VEHICLE BACK HOME, AND NOW CAN'T DRIVE IT . COST TO FIX IS EXPENSIVE, AND THE CAR RAN GREAT UNTIL THIS HAPPENED. SOUNDED LIKE I HAS THROWN A ROD, POPPING LOUDER ON EXCELERATION, SO I IMMEDIATELY PARKED IT AND TURNED OFF THE MOTOR.
2017-04-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-27
- VIN: 2MEFM75W4XX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
- Summary: INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED (BURNED AND DISINTEGRATED IN THE AREA OF THE THERMOSTAT ) AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE . PRESENTLY THE SPEEDOMETER FAILS INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING TO ZERO AT RANDOM MOMENTS. MOST IMPORTANTLY THE LIGHTS CUT OUT INTERMITTENTLY USUALLY WHEN THE HEAT IS ON AND ON LONGER TRIPS. ALSO, MOST TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN IT HAS BEEN RAINING AND COLDER. DROVE UPWARDS OF 40 MILES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS CUTTING OUT INTERMITTENTLY IN THE RAIN AND COLD, PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED TO RECUR BUT SEEMS TO BE RELATED POSSIBLY TO HAVING THE HEAT ON. I BELIEVE THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IS LOCATED NEAR A HEATING OUTLET AND MAY BE SUFFERING A FAILURE AS A RESULT BUT THIS IS JUST SPECULATION. ALSO, PREVIOUSLY WHEN I HAD PULLED INTO A REST AREA FOR AWHILE, AFTER COOLING DOWN, THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN RESUMED AFTER ABOUT TEN MILES WITH THE HEAT ON. I BELIEVE IT IS BEING CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT THE LCM IS SUBJECTED TO BY VIRTUE OF THE AREA IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED. THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IS OF MOTOROLA MANUFACTURE WITH SIEMANS RELAYS INSIDE. THE PART HAS NUMEROUS NUMBERS ON IT , MOST PROMINENTLY: XW7T-13C788-AA , 6MX2794A01, 990429A, AND LIGHTING CONTROL 95M .OTHERS ONLINE WITH SIMILAR VEHICLES (CROWN VICTORIAS) AND OF OTHER MODEL YEARS MANUFACTURED BY FORD HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND THAT REPLACING THE RELAYS HAS RESOLVED THE ISSUE. I DO NOT KNOW THAT THIS PART IS THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM BUT SUSPECT IT AS MANY OTHERS ONLINE HAVE REPORTED THAT THIS PART WAS THE SOURCE OF THEIR PROBLEMS.
2017-03-03
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-28
- VIN: 2MEFM75W3XX
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED BUT THE BOLT THAT HELD IT IN PLACE WAS LOOSE AND CAUSED THE CARTER KEY TO FAIL TO HOLD THE BOLT IN PLACE. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT NECK DETACHED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A WHIP LASH THAT REQUIRED A MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT WHO WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
2016-10-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-02
- VIN: 2MEFM75W1XX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT ON FREEWAY AND COULD NOT BE TURNED ON AGAIN. HAS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS AND VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN AND UNSAFE. *TR
2016-08-23
STEERING,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-23
- VIN: 2MEFM75WOXX
- Components: STEERING,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS FRONT BOTH SIDES,NOTHING BUT THE RETRACTER STICKS,SLOW MOVING LAP&SHOLD. STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES,RATTLES WHEN HITTING BUMPS HARD.
2016-05-20
SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- VIN: 2MEFM75W5XX
- Components: SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BEAT COMES UNDONE AT TIMES AND THE SPEED SENSOR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND IT LEAKS GAS FROM AROUND THE FUEL PUMP
2016-05-16
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-09
- VIN: 2MEFM75W4XX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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 SAFTY AND OTHERS SHOULD HAVE RECALLS.
2016-01-04
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-24
- VIN: 2MEFM74W3XX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 133,596.
2015-10-28
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-14
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CHANGED LANES AND THE STEERING BECAME ERRATIC. UPON EXAMINATION, THE IDLER ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING LINK ARM. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND THE VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY PASSED A SAFETY INSPECTION.
2015-10-21
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-30
- VIN: 2MEFM74W0XX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE BEHIND THE DASHBOARD MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO PARTS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
2015-05-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-16
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE 3/4 KEY ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING. EVERY OTHER BUTTON STILL WORKS, AND WHEN ANY BUTTON OTHER THAN THE 3/4 KEY IS PRESSED, THE KEYPAD LIGHTS UP. MY KEY CODE INCLUDES THE 3/4 KEY THOUGH, SO I CANNOT USE THIS KEYPAD TO UNLOCK MY VEHICLE OR TRUNK. HOWEVER THE KEYPAD LIGHTS UP ON ITS OWN, WHICH CAUSES MY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. THESE LIGHTS CYCLE ON FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS AND TURN OFF FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. I HAD TO REMOVE MY INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS BECAUSE THEY WOULD DRAIN THE BATTERY. IF I AM PARKING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, I HAVE TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY SO THE LIGHTS WILL NOT DRAIN IT. THE FORD DEALER CHECKED FOR A RECALL ON THE LCM, BUT THE RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT THE 1999 MODEL. *TR
2014-12-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-11
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY CAR WAS IN DRIVE AT A BUSINESS TRAFFIC INTERSECTION DRIVE WAY ON A SLIGHT HILL WITH THE BRAKES ON WHEN THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE CAR STARTED TO REVERSE WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I HAD TO PUT CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES TO STOP IT. I CHECKED AND THE SHIFT LEVER WAS STILL IN DRIVE. MY CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND WAS RECENTLY SERVICED WITH ALL REQUIRED SERVICES DONE. THIS REALLY SCARED ME AND I WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO A CAR IF IT WAS BEHIND ME. FORD SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
2014-10-02
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-01
- VIN: 2MEFM74W3XX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE HEADLIGHTS RE-ILLUMINATED AFTER ONE MINUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2014-08-25
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-19
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: DRIVING ON THE HWY AND THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT WITH HOT STEAM SHOOTING OUT FROM THE ENGINE AND IT ALSO HAD A STRONG COOLANT SMELL. THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL L IT HAD $1,500 IN REPAIRS FOR A KNOWN, LEAKING PLASTIC MANIFOLD ISSUE. THIS FAILED PART CRACKS AND LEAKS INTO THE HOT ENGINE AREA. AND, FORD HAD REDESIGNED THE FAILED PART. ADDITIONALLY, FORD HAD ONCE OFFERED FREE FIXES FOR A FEW MONTHS FOR POLICE CARS AND TAXI CABS WITH THE SAME ENGINES UNDER A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT BUT DIDN'T TELL THE OWNERS ABOUT. THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS WERE RIPPED OFF BECAUSE FORD SHOULD HAVE FIXED THIS ISSUE UNDER THE CLASS ACTION RECALL. BUT THEY DIDN'T BOTHER NOTIFY ANYONE ABOUT THE THREE MONTH RECALL WINDOW. IN CHECKING THE NHTSA RECORDS, THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF US WITH THE SAME REPORTED PROBLEM. PLEASE TAKE SOME CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR US. *TR
2013-11-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-02
- VIN: 2MEFM75W7XX
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
1999 Mercury Grand marquis recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1999 Mercury Grand marquis.
2015-10-06
- Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.
- Consequence: If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
2006-06-13
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
2000-07-18
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS FREE TO ROLL (WHEELS NOT BLOCKED OR CHOCKED), THE JACK COULD YIELD AND THE VEHICLE MAY DROP SUDDENLY.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND ANY PORTION OF THE OPERATOR'S BODY IS UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.
2000-06-12
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
2000-06-12
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
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