2004 Ford Taurus vs 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 375 | 347 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 49 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 18 |
| Median reported mileage | 95,500 mi | 82,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 206 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 164 | 23 |
| Power Train | 72 | 9 |
| Steering | 13 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 40 |
| Engine | 25 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 16 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
2004 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.