1996 Mercury Grand Marquis suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension 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 equipped with a duralast ball joint, part number fa2101. The contact stated that the stud on the front passenger side lower ball joint broke after being used for 253 miles. The parts dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that…”
filed Jul 18, 2011
“I own a 1996 mercury grand marquis. The steering in the vehicle began locking up at a certain spot when turning. This would cause me to push the steering wheel into the turn a little harder which unlocked the steering causing me to veer left or right. I took the car several times to different…”
filed Mar 14, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 11 | 14% |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 15 | 9% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 18 | 11% |
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.