2009 Mercury Grand Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern steering.
Data updated weekly · 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 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“About a month ago I contacted Beechmont Ford (600 Ohio Pike Cincinnati, Ohio 45245) in reference to Manufacturer Recall Number # 13S08 NHTSA Recall Number # 13V385000. I've wrote them three time and they have not responded. A week ago I chatted with Fords Hotline and they said they would do what they could. I've heard nothing back. Where do I go from here?”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2024
“An SUV crashed into an apple store in Hingham Mass. The driver told police his foot became stuck to the gas pedal. More likely his foot became hooked under the brake pedal as he tried to quickly shift his foot from the gas pedal up and to the left onto the brake pedal. This has happened to me several times after accelerating and then having to make a 'panic' stop. I had to quickly wiggle-foot from under to the top of the brake pedal. Brake pedals should be changed from a T shaped to a 7 shaped configuration. This would eliminate the hook. T configuration-the 'stem' is attached under the center of the brake pedal 7 configuration-the 'stem' is attached under the right edge of the brake pedal”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury grand marquis. While driving and exiting off the ramp the vehicle drove over a bump and the rear of the vehicle elevated highly without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer replaced the air compressor; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,908. Updated 03/02/17*lj *cn”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2017
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“I noticed something hanging down from the bottom of the vehicle and on inspection determined it to be a fuel tank support strap. I took the vehicle to my mechanic for further inspection and when he put the vehicle on a lift one of the two support straps had corroded completely in two and the other strap was ly corroded nearly as bad. If the second strap had also broken and allowed the fuel tank to drop and drag on the pavement there could have been a severe fire. I had my mechanic replace both straps immediately today 11-2-16.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury grand marquis. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by switching to the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the contact was unaware of the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury grand marquis. The contact received NHTSA campaign id number 13v385000 (steering) however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall due to the required part not being available for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact did not experience a failure.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2013
“The tires on my 2009, mercury marquis, are dry rotted. I have also noted that there are holes in the sidewalls on all of them along with a large bulge in the right passenger, side tire wall with a tear and large hole where the bulge is. I have been trying to look up on the web site to see if my tires are in the recall lists with some difficulty. I sincerly hope you can help me with this problem as I am afraid to drive now and my husband has severe parkinsons desease and I am afraid something is going to happen to him. Thank you! I will be looking forward to your response.”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while the brakes was engaged there was an sudden increase on engine rpms. The contact mentioned that the rear wheels started to spin and in order to stop it he had to shift into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage and current mileage was 33,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2012
“My wife was driving around 25 mph and less than one mile from our house. When she applied the brakes to stop at a stop sign the engine revved up. I was riding with her and observed the engine rev to around 2,500 rpm before slowing down. I also observed that her right foot was on the brake and that nothing was touching the accelerator. The cruise control had not been turned on. This was at least the fourth time this year that the engine revved up when the brakes were applied. The dealer could not find the problem and the engine did not rev while the dealer was testing the car. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2012
“I applied the brakes at around 20 miles per hour on january 25 and the motor accelerated for one or two seconds. I was able to stop the car by pressing the brakes much harder than normal. On january 26 I applied the brakes at around 60 miles per hour and the motor again accelerated for one or two seconds. I continued to press the brakes, the motor slowed down and the car eventually slowed. It sounded like pressing the accelerator down hard to pass another car on a two lane road. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2009 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most complained-about area is steering.
Does the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis have open recalls?
2 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.