2004 Lincoln Town Car vs 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 83 | 347 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 49 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,219 mi | 82,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Town Car | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 206 |
| Steering | 14 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 23 |
| Structure | 11 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 4 |
| Power Train | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 16 |
| Stalling | 5 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
2004 Lincoln Town Car
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.