1999 Mercury Grand Marquis suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the ball joints were replaced but the bolt that held it in place was loose and caused the carter key to fail to hold the bolt in place. As a result, the bolt neck detached while the contact was driving approximately 20 mph…”
filed Mar 3, 2017
“Rear end of car skips sideways when hole or bump hit or uneven road at freeway speed, causes great concern as driver really does not have control of vehicle for that duration. Potential danger of contact with other vehicles at freeway speeds. *ak”
filed Mar 25, 2002
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% |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 16 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.