Mercury / Grand Marquis / 2008
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 20.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of vehicle speed control at 14.9%.
Complaints101
Crashes15
Fires1
Injuries10
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Steering 20.8% · 21
Vehicle speed control 14.9% · 15
Electrical system 8.9% · 9
Structure 8.9% · 9
Engine and engine cooling 5.0% · 5
Exterior lighting 5.0% · 5
Service brakes 5.0% · 5
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.0% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 10 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Mercury Grand Marquis in this data, 2008 draws comparatively few complaints; 2005 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 56,122 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 20 mph on a residential road, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise coming from the steering wheel. While attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel detached without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Steering · reported at 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 35 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 56,000. Steering · reported at 56,000 miles
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. Consumer states vehicle was recalled for poor steering. The consumer was in an accident whereby he was unable to turn the ignition key off and shift the gear . *Tgw Steering
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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