7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,900 miles

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problem #10

Nov 062003

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • 79,000 miles
While driving vehicle started vibrating. Smoke started coming out from the hood, then the vehicle stalled. This was caused by a crack in the head gasket. The head gasket was replaced.

- Atlantis, FL, USA

problem #9

Jun 252002

Grand Marquis

  • miles
Consumer states while driving there is a coolant leak and the check engine light is on. Consumer is aware there is possibly a recall relating to the condition, however, dealership would not authorize possible recall. Dealer found a cracked plastic intake manifold, intake gaskets and plug wires were replaced.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #8

Feb 012000

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at slow speed and without warning, vehicle will shut off, resulting in no power steering or power brakes.. consumer states engine stalls frequently while turning, the engine codes are all normal, the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle 3 times with no success.

- Pass Christian, MS, USA

problem #7

Jun 142001

Grand Marquis

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Auburn, AL, USA

problem #6

Feb 202001

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls, mostly while making turns at slow speeds. Dealer feels cause is overfilling of fuel filler neck. Dealer replaced filler pipe, however consumer states vehicle is still stalling.

- Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 262000

Grand Marquis

  • miles
While driving about 20 mph vehicle stalled. There was no power steering and brakes, vehicle is at repair shop for the fourteenth time.

- Filsbee, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 161999

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • miles
The vehicle shudders and vibrates when traveling in 3rd and 4th gear and then looses power. Nlm

- Bellmawr, NJ, USA

problem #3

Nov 151996

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • miles
Fast idle--800 RPM at neutral. Self-accelerates on flat surface up to 9 mph.

- Sea Girt, NJ, USA

problem #2

Nov 041997

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • miles
Engine failed.

- North Holl, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 181996

Grand Marquis

  • miles
Noticed drive train vibrating and shaking progressively worse at 70mph.

- Morristown, TN, USA