1996 Mercury Grand Marquis power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercury grand marquis. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the transmission fluid leaked onto the gasket pan. There was no fluid visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter…”
filed May 4, 2016
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mercury grand marquis. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began making a knocking noise and the contact noticed smoke rising from underneath the hood. She pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to the repair shop. The mechanic stated that the plastic intake valve melted…”
filed Sep 7, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt
03261 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 5, 2003
Power Train problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 12 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.