Ford Grand Marquis 1996
Model Grand Marquis made in 1996 by Ford got 15 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic).
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 12154 | 11/01/1998 | 613173 | Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 12174 | 11/01/1998 | 613224 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 12178 | 11/01/1998 | 613234 | Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA03012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/25/2003 | 04/11/2005 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | 05V086000 | |
| In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||
| EA03012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/25/2003 | 04/11/2005 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | 05V086000 | |
| In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA03012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/25/2003 | 04/11/2005 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | 05V086000 | |
| In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 1 | 12/30/1996 | ||
| Air bags deployed, gas from air bags burned consumers face. nlm | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/20/1999 | 1 | ||
| During collision violent deployment of the air bags resulted in fire to consumer's shirt, however no injury. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| While traveling noticed smoke coming from under hood consumer pulled velicle over and noticed coolent and water sprying over engine . vehicle was towed to dealer. intake manifold was cracked. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Engine light illuminated on the dashboard. vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked and spilled coolant inside the engine. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 08/24/2003 | 90000 | 1 | 11/30/1998 |
| While driving the engine light illuminated and the driver began to smell smoke. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where they replaced the plastic intake manifold. the consumer found a service program which was issued for the defect and believes the vehicle should have been repaired free under the program. *ak *nlm | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 65250 | ||
| Consumer states that vehicle has an extreme leakage of water from the front passenger side, and may cause electrical problems. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts | |||
| 01/05/2003 | 94000 | ||
| While driving, vehicle started smoking under the hood because of plastic manifold intake cracked. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts | |||
| 08/24/2002 | 36000 | 1 | 06/15/1998 |
| The plastic intake manifold cover that was mounted on top of the engine had developed a crack, and caused coolant to leak out. dealership was aware of the problem. mr jg *jb jg | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 01/25/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Consumer stated while vehicle was parked, water began leaking from the engine compartment, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and was informed that the plastic intake manifold had cracked.*ak *slc | |||
| While traveling noticed smoke coming from under hood consumer pulled velicle over and noticed coolent and water sprying over engine . vehicle was towed to dealer. intake manifold was cracked. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 05/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| Fw; 1996 mercury grand marquis fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank problem. *bf the consumer wanted to know about the possiblility of the fuel tank rupturing following a high energy rear end collision resulting in severe fires. the consumer wanted to know if police and civilian versions of the crown victoria share the same fuel system and rear suspension geometry. consumer would like some help trying to decide how safe her 1996 grand marquis. *tc | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| Fw; 1996 mercury grand marquis fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank problem. *bf the consumer wanted to know about the possiblility of the fuel tank rupturing following a high energy rear end collision resulting in severe fires. the consumer wanted to know if police and civilian versions of the crown victoria share the same fuel system and rear suspension geometry. consumer would like some help trying to decide how safe her 1996 grand marquis. *tc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | ELKHART | 46514 | JORDAN LINCOLN MERCURY |