10 of the 449 complaints about the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis are about the fuel system — 2% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 47,112 miles.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Head lights suddenly went out while driving at night causing near accident, happening frequently. Also, the gas tank leaks when I put gas in car, making it smell badly and making it dangerous if someone drops a cigarette near it.
NHTSA complaint #11612352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, FUEL SPILLED ALL OVER THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO SMOKE PRESENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PLACED O-RINGS IN THE FUEL INJECTORS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HILBISH FORD (704-938-3121, LOCATED AT 2600 S CANNON BLVD, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083) WHERE THE O-RINGS AND THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,500.
NHTSA complaint #11197120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR AND IT HAS RECALLS ON IT BUT KNOW THE FORD SHOP WON'T FIX I THOUGHT IT WAS FREE TO GET RECALLS FIXED WOW
NHTSA complaint #10837922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VENTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
NHTSA complaint #10690144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS BEING EMITTED FROM THE FUEL STORAGE TANK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39.416.
NHTSA complaint #10449440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE RECALL IS THE FUEL PUMP . I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND MY VEHICLE IS DEEMED UNSAFE TO COMMUTE. THE EXPENSES ARE UNATTAINABLE AT THIS TIME TO COMPLETE REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10247991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN A HEAVILY TRAVELED MAJOR THOROUGHFARE IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, WHEN HER 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS STALLED. THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. AS THE VEHICLE DIED, SHE LOST THE POWER STEERING ON THIS 4,000 POUND VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY, SHE HAD HER TWO ELDERLY DISABLED PARENTS WITH HER. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 39, 527 MILES ON IT. LUCKILY NO ONE GOT HURT.
NHTSA complaint #10224751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE THAT COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY AND READS LOWER THEN ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL.
NHTSA complaint #10152014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HEARING THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S OFFER TO REPLACE THE GASOLINE STORAGE TANK ON POLICE VEHICLES DUE TO A RISK OF FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED NO PRIOR PROBLEMS OR HAD ANY EXISTING FAILURES, THE CONTACT INSTRUCTED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STORAGE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WHY HE HAD TO PAY FOR SERVICE WHEN THE POLICE VEHICLE WERE BEING REPAIRED FOR FREE. UPDATED 02/27/06. *JB UPDATED 4/6/2006 - THE GAS TANK WAS NOT REPLACED. A GAS TANK PROTECTION SHIELD WAS INSTALLED IN POLICE CARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE CONSUMER WAS UPSET BECAUSE HE HAD TO PAY TO HAVE ONE INSTALLED IN HIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10149116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
RECALL REQUEST FOR A STEEL SHIELD BUILT BEHIND THE GAS TANK ON 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. *DT *JB.
NHTSA complaint #10009596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.