1998 Mercury Grand Marquis

NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

5.1

fairly significant

Crashes / Fires:: 0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:: 0 / 0
Average Mileage:: 19,167 miles

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problem #6

Jul 312006

Grand Marquis 8-cyl

Automatic transmission
66,000 miles

: the contact stated that the vehicle shifted into reverse after it was put in to park. There was no accident involved. The contact believes this is a manufacturing defect and not something caused by wear and tear. This was the first occurrence and the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. Updated 8/16/2006 -

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

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problem #5

Oct 012003

Grand Marquis

49,000 miles

Dealer replaced automatic transmission at 49000 miles at cost $1,800 to the consumer.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

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problem #4

Dec 272000

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

miles

The od light on the dashboard is illuminated and it won't go out unless the vehicle is stopped and restarted, the dealer has stated that no harm could be done with this light being on.

- Little Egg Harbor, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Aug 152000

Grand Marquis

Automatic transmission
miles

While driving up a hill shifting into second gear, and when moving pawl back to drive, it won't be able to do so. Also, engine will stall, and there will be no power steering or brakes. Then, shifting to neutral and moving vehicle so that it could start working again.

- Shade Gap, PA, USA

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problem #2

May 062000

(reported on)