2006 Mercury Grand Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 143 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Nov 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side exhaust manifold shield fell into the steering linkage and caused the vehicle to run over a bush. There was no crash or injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, but there was no diagnostic information provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2026
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that there was a loud clanking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2025
“5/9/2021 The SRS dashboard light came on with a bell warning. Bell quits after a short time but the light stays on solid. When turning ignition on, light and bell comes on, blinks 3 times, does this 6 times and then stays on solid. When driving hear bell for 5 times, this repeats later for a total of 5 times. After turning the ignition switch on/off I hear a sound from under the driver or passenger seat. The passenger side air bag light does light. I bought this car new.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2021
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving for 2 minutes, the air bags and seat belts warning lights would illuminate with an audible beep. The vehicle was taken to ron tirapelli ford, inc. (4355 w jefferson st, shorewood, il 60404) and the contact was informed that the part to do the repair was not in stock, since there was no recall associated with the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2020
“As I was driving. 35mph my front wheel on the driver side had snapped off causing my vehicle to crash into a parked vehicle. Long story short. I'm going thru a financial crisis. My car was towed by aaa to my house. I notified my insurance company. Why did the police tow my car away from my house? Somebody needs to take care of this because I can't. Transportation is essential to me. Please I need help. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2020
“The vehicle accelerated on it's own while stopped with the brake depressed. Once in a parking lot waiting for a spot to clear.the second time while sitting at a red light. I held the brake down as hard as I could while the car did a burn out and I noticed the traction light come on. It then just went back to normal. This is very dangerous. Someone in front of the car (another driver or pedestrian) can seriously get hurt or killed.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2020
“Air bag light comes on and has a dinging noise that goes through a cycle of dinging 5 times then has break of approximately 15 min then does it again. Has not been in accident and shows no sign of problem with actual parts.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury grand marquis. While driving at unknown speeds, the headlights shut off without warning. The contact called the local dealer (billy cain ford, 4191 maysville rd, commerce, ga 30529, (888) 825-0677) and was informed that the headlight module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 196,638. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2018
“The vehicle acceleration by it self and could not stop it. Propelled thru the. Brakes and would not stop. We are taking car to ford dealer. The car engine was stopped and restarted run ok. Not sure if a recall about this yr. With this problem?”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2018
“Tamara I just love this car. I don't know why they have to make cheaper cars an smaller trunks. Any way on driver side the air bag light is on. An as I'm trying to get somewhere. Than the beeping noise starts up randomly an it can get on your nerves. But if I take it to a dealerships I can't afford their prices. Thankyou. Oh I love how big the trunk is.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 16 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
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.
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.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
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Is the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
NHTSA has 143 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most complained-about area is air bags (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 66,000 miles or less.
Does the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.