2002 Mercury Grand Marquis Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Most common 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis problems

Problem areas named in the 78 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	17
Suspension	11
Engine And Engine Cooling	10
Electrical System	10
Steering	9
Tires	7
Seat Belts	7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Exterior Lighting	6
Air Bags	3

What owners report

2025-07-17, Engine
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH at night, the cruise control mode malfunctioned, and the speed of the vehicle increased independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed several times to the floor, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact turned off the vehicle, and the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that he was afraid of driving the vehicle again. The contact unregistered the vehicle and turned the license plates of the vehicle to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. Additionall

2024-11-20, Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that after securely latching the seat belt, the driver's side front and passenger's side front seat belt buckles unintendedly unlatched. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V227001 (Seat Belts). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

2022-08-06, Unknown Or Other
For sometime now the Headlights on my 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis appear to fade or dim soon after turning them on; giving the impression they are losing power and about to fail. I live in the mountains and am very familiar with each and every turn I See on the roads I travel. You See that Is The Matter of Fact- If My Headlights Failed; I Would Not See The Turn Possibly A Fatal Fact.

2022-07-18, Vehicle Speed Control
?yrs.ago While backing out of parking space at Calaveras Lumber, after shifting into reverse, & removing my foot from the brake; the engine appeared to receive a huge burst of fuel which shot me backward like a rocket slamming my vehicle into and wedging it under the frame of a pickup truck parked in the same lot. I am glad I was parked and had my foot on the brake prior to this unit or system malfunction otherwise the injuries could easily have been fatal on the highway. I think this defect may be a contributing factor to the car dying recently while on my way to a Wedding Reception in Roseville, which left me stranded after dark for 41/2hrs and 71/2hrs. 2days later. I have not been able

2021-03-12, Steering
2002 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THEY HAD NO CONTROL OVER STEERING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING WENT OUT. THE DEALER STATED THE COUPLER BOLT, CLOCK SPRING, COVER AND CONTACT PLATE WERE MISSING AND REPLACED. *JS

2002 Mercury Grand Marquis questions

Does the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (17), Suspension (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has been fixed?

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