10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,587 miles

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problem #3

Mar 062001

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 10 mph engine started to race really loud, consumer turned key off, and hit brakes immediately and stopped. Consumer towed vehicle to dealer, and currently it has worked. The motor started racing following a loud noise, and went out of control. The problem appears to be a factry defect.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #2

Feb 202001

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while slowing down for a red light, the speed control has been disconnected. Nlm

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #1

Jan 142001

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has accelerated 3 times when consumer wanted to slow down. Applied brakes, but was not able to slow down. Finally, had to take vehicle out of gear to slow down. Dealer cannot find cause.

- Blue Island, IL, USA