2000 Mercury Grand Marquis engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated while driving 35 mph. The contact noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where it was found that there was a coolant leak. The mechanic…”
filed Apr 12, 2013
“Paint is peeling, like there was never a primer put on the vehicle. Also the vehicle surges quite often. I have replaced the manifold spark plugs several times also coils. Is there a recall on mercurys paint that I can get some help with? *tr”
filed Sep 16, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the…
05N04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Grand Marquis | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 Grand Marquis | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Grand Marquis | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand Marquis | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 Grand Marquis | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand Marquis | 10 | 13% |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | 20 | 13% |
| 1999 Grand Marquis | 26 | 16% |
| 1998 Grand Marquis | 26 | 18% |
| 1997 Grand Marquis | 124 | 39% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.