15 of the
168 complaints about the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis are about the
electrical system — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
102,250 miles.
F
15
Complaints
0
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Electrical System
426.7%
Front Underhood
320.0%
12V/24V/48V Battery
213.3%
Wiring
213.3%
Interior/Under Dash
213.3%
Horn
16.7%
Ignition
16.7%
Electrical System across every Mercury Grand Marquis year
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.
NHTSA complaint #11121928 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,784 milesSouke, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,784.
NHTSA complaint #10927822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 722,530 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LOW/HIGH BEAM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE IN PARK OR DRIVE, BULBS & WIRING CHECKS GOOD, 25 AMP FUSE WAS BLOWN, BUT REPLACED FUSE CAUSED NO CHANGE.
NHTSA complaint #10810807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,500 milesAkron, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE HAD ALL OF MY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FIXED, THE ALTERNATOR,THE REGULATOR,ALL THE PIG-TAILS,AND A NEW BATTERY. I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON. I HAVE PAID OUT ALOT OF MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM A TOW TRUCK DRIVER AND I TOW ALOT OF VEHICLES OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL FOR THE SAME REASON.
NHTSA complaint #10275820 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,032 milesBasking Ridge, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SHORT ON 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CAUSES ENGINE TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. POWER BRAKES AND STEERING NOT OPERABLE WHEN ENGINE STALLS. CANNOT RESTART ENGINE WHEN CONDITION OCCURS. CAR TOWED ALL THREE TIMES. PROBLEM DOCUMENTED IN FORD SERVICE BULLITIN 12950. PROBLEM OCCURED 3 TIMES: NOVEMBER 2003 OCTOBER 2004 NOVEMBER 2004.
NHTSA complaint #10104447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER USED A STARTER BATTERY KIT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE OR CONTACTED AAA TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE AAA REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED THAT THE STALLING MAY BE DUE TO ENGINE MOTOR FAILURE. DEALERSHIP AND SEARS RETAIL STORE PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. ALSO , THE BATTERY AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THIS FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED REAR END COLLISION.*AK OWNER IS AN EX PHILADELPHIA EAGLE FOOTBALL PLAYER NAMED CURTIS BUNCH-BLACK.
NHTSA complaint #10089991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greensboro, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT BATTERY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE FOR FIVE TO TEN SECONDS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.
NHTSA complaint #898758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Naugatuck, CTFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, BLACK TOXIC SMOKE SUDDENLY STARTED BELLOWING OUT FROM AROUND THE RADIO AREA IN THE CENTER DASHBOARD. A LOUD RAPID CLICKING SOUND WAS ALSO HEARD. UPON REALIZING WHAT WAS GOING ON, I STEERED THE CAR SAFELY OFF THE HIGHWAY RAMP AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. I INSPECTED THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. UPON A 15 MIN SHUTDOWN I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND BOTH THE SMOKE AND CLICKING SOUND HAD CEASED SO I DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER. ON 28 DEC 00 THE MERCURY DEALER ONLY REMOVED THE RADIO AND GLOVEBOX AND NOTED NOTHING ABNORMAL. AS A CONSUMER I AM NOT SATISFIED, THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
NHTSA complaint #742651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Naugatuck, CTFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH TOXIC BLACK SMOKE AND A LOUD CLICKING SOUND SUDDENLY APPEARED FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE. I STEERED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN APPX.10 MIN. ON RESTART THE VEHICLE SMOKE & CLICKING SOUND CEASED. DEALER REMOVED RADIO AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT BUT COULD NOT DETECT ROOT CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION CONDUCTED. CONSUMER REQUIRED TO PAY ALL COSTS RELATED TO INCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #742104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Studio City, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHEN DRIVING OR TURNING CORNERS, ENGINE DIES. INTERMITTENT.
NHTSA complaint #738196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
AFTER REPLACING SEVERAL COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING PCM, TWO POWER PACKS AND A WIRE HARNESS INSTALLED AND THE VEHICLE STILL DOES NOT START.
NHTSA complaint #728531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beverly, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WHILE PARKED SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPENDED THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #839441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pinetta, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS MALFUNCTIONING, DUE TO LOOSE WIRE.
NHTSA complaint #544978 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown, UNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #543455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trenton, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE WHICH IS A SAFETY FEATURE. CURRENTLY ATDEALER. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN #.
NHTSA complaint #833435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.