CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 362 complaints with NHTSA, including 22 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (209 reports).
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
Headlights May Fail Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2003-2005 Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis vehicles built between October 2001 and August 2005 have a lighting control module (LCM) that can fail.
Most common 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Problem areas named in the 362 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 209 |
| Electrical System | 52 |
| Suspension | 28 |
| Steering | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Wheels | 10 |
| Structure | 9 |
What owners report
While driving my vehicle headlights turn off and back on, sometimes off for minutes sometimes flickering.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact that the headlights were intermittently inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument panel lights, the brake lights, and the turn signal lights were inoperable. The contact who is a mechanic, had inspected the fuses, the fuse box, and other unknown parts, but found no failures. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was appr
The Lighting Control Module has failed and my brake lights and dash board lights turn off after couple minutes while driving with the lights on. I took my vehicle in to dealer already once for problem to be fixed a year ago. They did repair but now same problem is occurring again. I went back to dealer Sunrise Ford in Fontana and they said recall work is only warranty for 1 year or 12k miles. The work was done in December 2023. They want to charge me $230.00 for diagnostic. But issue is same problem as before. Recall number is 15S39. Driving without brake lights is dangerous and has limited my driving. I cannot go out at night. I do not have another vehicle. This affects my life. I've calle
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis The contact stated that both the headlamps and the taillights intermittently failed to operate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed. The dealer placed a processor on the vehicle and rewired the lights however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
The headlights shut off without warning
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis questions
Does the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis: Headlights May Fail Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Based on 362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (209), Electrical System (52), Suspension (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.