Ford Grand Marquis vs BMW 745LI
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Grand Marquis | BMW 745LI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 92 | 225 |
| Model years covered | 1989–2001 | 2002–2005 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13% | 17.3% |
Ford Grand Marquis by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
19
20.7%
Electrical System
14
15.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
8.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
8.7%
Body & Structure
7
7.6%
Airbags
6
6.5%
Steering
5
5.4%
Brakes
4
4.3%
BMW 745LI by year
What breaks
Airbags
35
15.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
33
14.7%
Engine & Cooling
28
12.4%
Brakes
23
10.2%
Electrical System
22
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
6.2%
Seat Belts
12
5.3%
Body & Structure
9
4.0%