2001 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving the steering will feel loose and the car sway left and right but the steering wheel isn't moving. Feels like the front wheels are going to all of a sudden shoot left or right and loose control.. I had a 2001 crown Victoria and there was a recall on the steering shaft and I got that…”
filed Dec 3, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the digital speedometer would read display a high number then without warning display "0", the failure would occur intermittently. The contact also stated that the headlights were turning off…”
filed Mar 23, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt
18383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005
Electrical System problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 3 | 13% |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 9 | 12% |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 75 | 15% |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 40 | 12% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 51 | 14% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 10 | 13% |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 17 | 10% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 15 | 9% |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 15 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.