2008 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V385000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the lower intermediate shaft was replaced. The contact stated that it was determined that the upper intermediate…”
filed Nov 13, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering felt loose. The contact stated that the power steering was still operable however, the vehicle would drift to the left or right with no input on the steering wheel. The contact stated…”
filed May 11, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Prior repairs may not have been correctly performedCampaign 14V704000 · Nov 5, 2014
- Affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut…Campaign 13V385000 · Aug 29, 2013
Related service bulletins
For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high…
16-0072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column separation and loss of steering control. Model…
RP-13R01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 16, 2014
Steering problems in other Grand Marquis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Marquis | 5 | 21% |
| 2009 Grand Marquis | 5 | 19% |
| 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% |
| 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 2008 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.