2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,762 miles

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problem #8

Feb 182023

Grand Marquis

  • 210,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH at night, the headlights became inoperable. While driving for approximately 30 more miles and exiting the off ramp, the headlights started to flicker. The headlights momentarily worked but then became inoperable again. The instrument panel warning lights illuminated and were flashing. The contact also detected an abnormal clicking noise from the steering column. The contact stated that the windshield wipers became stuck in the on position. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 272017

Grand Marquis

  • 150,000 miles
When driving and turn to left vehicles steering wants to lock

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #6

Apr 142011

Grand Marquis

  • 94,100 miles
The steering wheel has become very loose, and it squeaks alot. I am unable to adjust the steering wheel height any more. I believe this could be a potential hazard, and result in loss of control of steering for this vehicle.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 261997

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • miles
Steering mechamism failed.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 011998

Grand Marquis

  • miles
Vehicles steering mechanism failed causing the vehicle to wander.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 241998

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • miles
When driving at 60-70 mph in windy conditions vehicles' steering is poor.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #2

Jan 091998

Grand Marquis

  • miles
While driving vehicle wanders, ; also, steering is very hard to control. Worse when windy or rain ing. In addition, hoode latch needed adjustment and check engine light stays on after starting vehicle. Vehicle has been taken to dealers and they are unable to locate a problem. Notes vehicle is operating according to manufacturer's specifications.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #1

Mar 171997

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • miles
Owner states that while driving at 50mph his steering floats, he notes that he sometimes has problems with his steering, owner is uncertain as to what the problem is.

- Arlington, TX, USA