2004 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was loose and made an abnormal sound while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the steering shaft was corroded, and the bearing…”
filed Jul 14, 2023
“Steering of vehicle has become progressively more difficult. The steering wheel is very difficult to turn. Not being able to rapidly turn wheel places driver at risk to avoid any potential collision. Vehicle has been inspected by independent repair shop. Their assessment is corrosion on steering…”
filed May 31, 2022
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% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 9 | 12% |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 16 | 10% |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 17 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.