2001 Mercury Grand Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability

“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.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2019

“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”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2019

“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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2019

“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.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 2018

“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.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2018

“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(?).”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2018

“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”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2018