2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

Most common 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis problems

Problem areas named in the 157 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	27
Seat Belts	24
Air Bags	20
Engine And Engine Cooling	20
Power Train	14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13
Electrical System	13
Exterior Lighting	11
Steering	11
Structure	10

What owners report

2023-01-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
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
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
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
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 rec

2022-01-18, Engine
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 al

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis questions

Does the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Based on 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (27), Seat Belts (24), Air Bags (20).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.