2001 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis — 7% 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
“I believe there is a manufacturing issue with many of the ford mercury grand marquis from multiple years of models. It took only minimal effort to find that many people have the same issue as I do with cars of the same make and model regarding the front wheel assembly being hazardous and ultimately…”
filed Dec 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 5 | 21% |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 21 | 27% |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 9 | 9% |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 65 | 19% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 9 | 12% |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 16 | 10% |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 17 | 12% |
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.