Ford Grand Marquis 1998

Model Grand Marquis made in 1998 by Ford got 3 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 1998

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
1215411/01/1998613173Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs06/19/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1217411/01/1998613224Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs06/19/2000
POWER TRAIN
1212011/01/1998613139Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *mjs06/19/2000
1217811/01/1998613234Information 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. *mjs06/19/2000
1208311/01/1998613063Some 4.6l vehicles equipped with a 4r70w transmission, may experience a harsh reverse engagement. *mjs06/16/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1211111/01/1998613099Some vehices may exhibit a popping/ticking noise when the car is shifted from reverse to forward gear. *mjs06/16/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY
9820310/12/1998603688Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc03/02/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
1380801/01/2000612825Some vehicles built before january 1, 1999 and equipped with a keyless entry system, may exhibit a condition where all the keyless entry functions are inoperative. *mjs06/12/2000
9816308/17/19986090873Locks failed. yd03/31/2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1211811/01/1998613137Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on hard acceleration or lacks power on acceleration. *mjs06/19/2000
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
802401/01/2000612694Some vehicles equipped with a keyless entry system, may exhibit a condition where all the keyless entry functions are inoperative, includes remote key fob's , power door locks, express down window and remote trunk release, vehicles built be06/12/2000
97601111/01/1997605807Subject regarding function test changes on service bay diagnostic system (sbds). *tt07/26/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
02/01/1998
 Passenger side airbag needs to be disarmed. we have govt perm. no one will handle the problem. help please. i must carry small children in the front seat.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
08/02/2001
 Headlight lenses are fading/discoloration, causing poor visibility when headlights are used during night driving. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak
STEERING
1
 When making hard turns at low speeds, consumer hears a loud metal on metal popping sound that comes from the front wheel well area, dealer informed consumer that the steering gear has no stop and that is what's causing the noise and that it's normal. *slc