2001 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 2001 Mercury Grand marquis problems
The 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to engine issues and water leaks.
- Water Leaks: Water leaking is another common problem in the 2001 Grand Marquis, with three complaints reported. This issue is not associated with Mercury but is instead attributed to the design of the vehicle.
- Heater Core: The heater core is a problematic component in the 2001 Grand Marquis, as reported by a consumer on Cars.com.
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System: Two complaints were reported about the A/C system in the 2001 Grand Marquis, with the compressor blowing and causing the A/C to die.
- Intake Manifold: Three complaints were reported about cracked intake manifolds in the 1999 and 2001 Grand Marquis models. This issue can lead to engine performance problems and may require replacement of the intake manifold.
- Headlights: Three complaints were reported about headlights going off while driving in the 2002 Grand Marquis. This issue can be a safety concern and may require replacement of the headlight assembly or wiring.
These common problems in the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis can lead to significant repair costs and inconvenience for owners. It is essential to be aware of these issues when considering purchasing or owning this vehicle.
2001 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:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Seat belts problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Mercury Grand marquis vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Mercury Grand marquis
The NHTSA has received 187 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Mercury Grand marquis. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Mercury Grand marquis vehicles.
2023-01-26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-25
- VIN: 2MEFM75W21X
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated he noticed coolant fluid on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact started the vehicle and noticed that the high engine temperate warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted but was not able to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. The contact stated that the vehicle is at the service dealer awaiting repairs.
2022-12-03
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-03
- VIN: 2MEFM75W41X
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: When driving the steering will feel loose and the car sway left and right but the steering wheel isn't moving. Feels like the front wheels are going to all of a sudden shoot left or right and loose control.. I had a 2001 crown Victoria and there was a recall on the steering shaft and I got that fixed. it was doing the exact thing my mercury is doing now.. and also my electrical is freaking out.. turn signals flash very fast here and there.. speedometer will freak out and then not work.... I'm mostly concerned about the steering because it happened in my crown victoria.
2022-08-15
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-15
- VIN: 2mefm75w71x
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front seat belt was inadvertently unlatched. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
2022-01-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-27
- VIN: 2MEFM74W11X
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an electrical glitch on the instrument cluster. Additionally, the battery was drained. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with a code reader and retrieved DTC - B1869 related to the airbags. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V270000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
2022-01-18
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-14
- VIN: 2MEFM74W41X
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: PLEASE NOTE: This complaint/issue pertains to many nearly identical plastic intake manifolds sold as OEM, new or replacements for cars made in the last ten years- Dangerous perhaps fatal fires are likely not getting reported due to the nature of the cause. My car has a plastic manifold. When a fuel injector or fuel regulator fails, raw gasoline can collect in the plastic bottom. If more than a few drops collects, turning over the engine can cause, and did in my car, a massive explosion. Fortunately the blue & white cloud of smoke that filled my two-car garage did not ignite. Had it ignited my son and I might not have survived and our home may have burned. Not that your organization takes all complaints seriously, particularly when thousands of cars might be involved, but these cheap plastic manifolds present a real danger I believe could have already caused deaths and property damage. If you are a political entity I suspect you will ignore this. But at least a warning should be give to the public. We are replacing the fractured manifold but the replacement part is still plastic, too thin to survive what cars in the past would have survived easily.
2021-03-09
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-17
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO LIFT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH HIS FOOT IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.*DT*JB
2020-08-26
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-21
- VIN: 2MEFM75W01X
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TTHE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASES. IT CLICKS INTO PLACE BUT LET'S GO AFTER VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
2020-08-09
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-01
- VIN: 2MEFM74W01X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF DASH, TAIL, INSTRUMENT AND SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THEN KILLED MY BATTERY
2020-07-10
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-15
- VIN: 2MEFM74W71X
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: A LOT HAVE HAPPENED STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM IT WANT CRANK NOW
2020-01-23
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-01
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS ABLE REACTIVATE THE LCM; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT CERTAIN 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WERE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), HOWEVER, THE 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2019-12-26
STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-25
- VIN: 2MEFM75WX1X
- Components: STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM MULTIPLE YEARS OF MODELS. IT TOOK ONLY MINIMAL EFFORT TO FIND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS I DO WITH CARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL REGARDING THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BEING HAZARDOUS AND ULTIMATELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. MY PERSONAL ISSUE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE CLANKING/THUDDING COMING FROM MOSTLY THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE AND THE ASSEMBLY USED TO CONTROL AND SECURE THE TIRE. MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS APPEARED AS RESULTS ON GOOGLE AFTER ATTEMPTING TO SEARCH SOLUTIONS AND ANSWERS TO WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I FOUND MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF PEOPLE LOSING FRONT TIRES WHILE DRIVING AND EVEN COMING TO A STOP TO PARK. I BELIEVE THERE IS A MASSIVE SAFETY CONCERN HERE WITH SO MANY IDENTICAL ACCOUNTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. I FOR ONE RELY ON MY PERSONAL VEHICLE GREATLY AND TRULY THINK THE COMPANY SHOULD BE FORCED TO COME UP WITH A LEGITIMATE SOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. LIVE ARE AT RISK HERE AND I FOR ONE THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE TAKEN INTO SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. I CONTINUED TO SEARCH FOR A SOLUTION BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY VIABLE CONSIDERATIONS ON THE INTERNET. ALL ACCOUNTS LEAD TO THE FRONT DRIVE ASSEMBLY BEING SIMPLY DEFECTIVE AND CAN NOT BE PREVENTED OR PERMANENTLY REPAIRED IN MOST CASES. THE COMPANY MUST BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. THEY SHOULD BE IN CHARGE OF REDESIGNING AND REPLACING THE FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY ON ALL CARS STILL AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE AND MADE LIABLE FOR ALL EXPENSES OF REPLACEMENT.
2019-11-19
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-30
- VIN: 2MEFM75W81X
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE ONTO THE COIL PACK ON CYLINDER NUMBER EIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER WARRANTY THAT WAS PLACED ON THESE VEHICLES REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH DAVIS FORD (2111 N MAIN ST, CANTON, IL 61520, (309) 647-1111) AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA TO ENFORCE THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
2019-10-30
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
- VIN: 2MEFM75WX1X
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT ANY UNDUE INFLUENCE OR STRAIN. THE PREVIOUS OWNER INFORMED ME OF THE SAME PROBLEM THAT GOES BACL TO WHEN THEY PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2003(?).
2019-09-30
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-26
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2MEFM74WX1X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WAS DRIVING DOWN HWY 12 AT NIGHT SEPTEMBER 26 2019 AND ALL I REMEMBERED WAS MY LIGHTS SHUTTING OFF DUE TO LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WHICH I LEARNED AFTER THE FACT DIDNT HAVE MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT DID HIT SMALL DITCH AND BENT UP MY BUMPER
2018-12-12
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-09
- VIN: 2MEFM75W81X
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER FOR A SEAT BELT AND PASSED THE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT REPORTED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE UNLATCHING WHILE HE WAS DRIVING. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION LINCOLN CLEARWATER (2085 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 33765, (727) 231-1380) AND LEFT A MESSAGE FOR THEM TO CALL HIM BACK. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE INSPECTED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND WAS NO LONGER THEIR ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2018-12-03
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-27
- VIN: 2MEFM75W41X
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS DAMAGED. WHEN TURNING, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHERE THE CONTACT STEERED. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND SWAYED FROM ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO THE OTHER. ALSO, THE CHECK OIL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAIRWAY FORD (366 W MAIN ST, CANFIELD, OH 44406, (330) 533-3673), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
2018-11-02
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-01
- VIN: 2MEFM75W11X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: GRINDING NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AND ESPECIALLY WHILE SITTING STILL. STEERING IS NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS IT USE TO BE. THIS HAS EVOLVED OVER TIME WHILE BEING USED FOR THE LAST YEAR, IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL OF A SUDDEN. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.
2018-09-07
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-20
- VIN: 2MEFM74WX1X
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MALOUF FORD LINCOLN, INC (2210 US-1, NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, NJ 08902, (732) 951-0300) WHERE IT WAS SUGGESTED THE PLASTIC DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND ASKED TO SPEAK TO A CASE MANAGER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS TO CALL THE CONTACT BACK OR MAIL A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. *JS
2018-02-10
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-19
- VIN: 2MEFM74W61X
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS RELEASE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID THE SPRING IN THE SEAT BELT HOLDER IS FAILING. IT ISN'T VERY UNSETTLING TO BE DRIVING THE CAR AND THE SEATBELT RELEASES FOR NO REASON. IT COULD BE RELATED TO THE 2000 SEATBELT RECALL. WE JUST BOUGHT THE CAR FOR MY COLLEGE STUDENT. I DON'T WANT TO WAIT FOR A DEATH TO GET A RECALL.
2018-01-24
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-23
- VIN: 2MEFM74W82X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED MY VEHICLE WAS MOVING, I WAS TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN DECREASING MY SPEED FROM 35 MILES AN HOUR TO TAKE A PROPER RIGHT HAND TURN. MIDWAY THROUGH MY TURN MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND I ALMOST HIT THE ISLAND THAT WAS AT THE INTERSECTION. MY TWO STEP CHILDREN OF 7 YEARS OLD AND 4 YEARS OLD WE'RE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON OVER 330,000 FORD'S AND MERCURY'S FOR A BINDING STEERING SHAFT ISSUE WHICH I BELIEVE IS THE ISSUE WITH MY CAR. THIS IS A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE AND I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE OCCURRED
2017-11-23
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-20
- VIN: 2MEFM74W91X
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL...MY PAINT IS CHIPPING ALL OVER THE PLACE WHATEVER THE COMPANY PAINTED MY CAR WITH WAS BAD...
2017-08-02
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-02
- VIN: 2MEFM75W61X
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT NEITHER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE WERE SUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN ONLY BY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AGAIN AFTER A PERIOD OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. UPDATED 10/24/17*LJ
2017-08-01
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-01
- VIN: 2MEFM75W31X
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE 1996-2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH A 100% PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IS KNOWN FOR ENGINE OVERHEATING, EVEN WITH NORMAL USE, AND A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE FRONT OF THE MANIFOLD. THIS WILL OFTEN TRIGGER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND LOW ENGINE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT. THE ENGINE COOLANT LEAK IS FROM A FACTORY DEFECT, WHICH CAUSES CRACKING ON THE FRONT COOLANT PASSAGE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. IN A VERY SHORT TIME, THIS LEAK WILL LEAD TO ENGINE OVERHEATING ISSUES, ESPECIALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IDLING. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. I THINK THE CAR PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY FORD WHEN THEY NEW ABOUT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD.
2017-05-10
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-10
- VIN: 2MEFM75W61X
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEVERAL TIMES EACH TIME I DRIVE THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL COME UNDONE
2017-03-23
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-01
- VIN: 2MEFM75W61X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ DISPLAY A HIGH NUMBER THEN WITHOUT WARNING DISPLAY "0", THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNING OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR THE SPEEDOMETER FAILURE, WHERE A DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 209,000.
2001 Mercury Grand marquis recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2001 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.
2001-07-16
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
2000-12-06
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT MOUNT THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE HOUSING MISSING. IF SOME OR ALL OF THE SCREWS ARE MISSING, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINS COULD BE AFFECTED.
- Consequence: IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RCM AND CRASH SENSORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.
2000-09-13
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE CERTAIN SYSTEM FAULTS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATING DURING THE SELF-TEST SEQUENCE AT VEHICLE START-UP.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RCM IN THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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