3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,000 miles

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problem #2

Oct 292020

Grand Marquis

  • miles
Catalytic converter FAIL, engine idles rough while in park. HIGH Loss of engine power while driving Differentials in back tires are imbalanced-€¦timing FAIL. Steering not calibrated, drivetrain out of sync altogether. Back wheels, left and right; randomly spin & torque hard while car is already in motion on any private road, hidden road, domestic road and high capacity, high speed highway, causing vehicle to fishtail uncontrollably and dangerously, and wildly side to side potentially veering off the road which could result in death unless the driver regains proper control of vehicle. Out of sync car computer and the mechanical devices built into car do not have proper timing performed on those particular moving parts altogether. The car was not manufactured properly mechanically nor electrically altogether. Headlights & electric system etc have an incomplete recall on my vehicle. [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Pittsburgh , PA, USA

problem #1

Sep 182013

Grand Marquis 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while completing a turn, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the pin bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000....updated 12/03/13 the consumer stated the vehicle's lights turn off at night, as well. Updated 12/6/2013

- Massillon, OH, USA