CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 19 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (87 reports).
1996 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
Most common 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Problem areas named in the 239 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 87 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Suspension | 16 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Visibility | 10 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH the instrument panel began started flashing off and on before going black. The contact stated that he was headed to an off ramp the head lights stopped functioning. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle for several days and then tested the head lights and stated that the functionality had returned. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.
The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH at night, the headlights became inoperable. While driving for approximately 30 more miles and exiting the off ramp, the headlights started to flicker. The headlights momentarily worked but then became inoperable again. The instrument panel warning lights illuminated and were flashing. The contact also detected an abnormal clicking noise from the steering column. The contact stated that the windshield wipers became stuck in the on position. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 210,
WHEN DRIVING AND TURN TO LEFT VEHICLES STEERING WANTS TO LOCK UP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME VERY DIM AND HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ONTO THE GASKET PAN. THERE WAS NO FLUID VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION PUMP, AND PAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION REAR MAIN SEAL AND DRIVE SHAFT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
1996 Mercury Grand Marquis questions
Does the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Based on 239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (87), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (25), Fuel System, Gasoline (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.