Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 03203 | 10/13/2003 | 0398 | 10004886 | Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 12609 | 03/01/1999 | 605332 | Information regarding pinpint test / 4wabs diagnostic trouble code b1676 (battery voltage) - update. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 7874 | 01/01/2000 | 7874 | 612263 | The vehicle may exhibit detonation/spark knock. | 06/07/2000 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 17871 | 06/01/2004 | 10008264 | Multiple driveability concerns under acceleration caused by ignition coil. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 8382 | 03/01/2000 | 612781 | Some vehicles may exhibit a miss, buck / jerk, surge in the ignition coil / spark plug boot. *tt | 06/12/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 0162 | 04/02/2001 | 619266 | Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| 99-6193 | 05/01/1999 | 607010 | Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 012113 | 10/29/2001 | 627774 | Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control | 02/22/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 188000 | ||
| Problem: intermittent headlight failure while driving at night with 1999 (1998 year of manufacture) mercury grand marquis. lights go off for as long as 2-3 seconds and come back on again for a second or two, then go off again, then back on again, etc--and only occurs after the vehicle has been driven for 20-30 minutes. this happened once before, about two years ago, with this very same vehicle and i solved the problem by replacing the headlight switch on the dash. apparently there is no headlight-related recall* for this particular mercury and the cost to dig deeper into the cause of this problem by the mercury dealership will be therefore at my expense. the cheapest repair cost scenario at the dealership is over $300. this problem should not have occurred under any circumstances in the first instance, not to mention now the second time. *see: nhtsc recall # 99v103 mercury mystique (1998 year of manufacture) | |||
| 05/17/2001 | 1 | ||
| After the consumer drove over a cattle guard the inertia switch activated causing the vehicle to come to a sudden stop. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 2 | ||
| 1999 mercury grand marquis. consumer writes in regards to defective alternator. *smd the consumer stated on may 29, 2012, he purchased a re-built alternator from a local parts store and installed it himself. the alternator failed on july 16, 2012, while in a parking lot. the consumer stated the started solenoid clicked, but the engine would not turn over. after getting a jump, the vehicle would run for about 30 seconds after the cable was disconnected. the consumer returned the alternator to the parts store to have it tested, in which it did fail. the consumer purchased another alternator and once it was installed, the vehicle ran for only 30 seconds after the jumper cables were disconnected, as the previous alternator. the consumer then purchased a voltage meter and the alternator was putting out 11 volts, instead of 14 volts, which was normal. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/07/2005 | 05/15/1999 | ||
| Dt: car is having a problem with the number 15 fuse. this fuse is responsible for the dashboard, interior lights, door locks, temp control, has been replaced 5x. dealer reportscant find problem. dealer reports there is no repair for vehicle. no other problems with vehicle. owners main concern is that you cant see the speed when driving, especially at night. | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Steering is very hard to control, it goes where bumps and dips take you. car will jump all over the road. steering has constant pull to left with lots noise. also steel to steel slamming noise. steering colum inside car moves. dealers look make some adjustments,say found no problem. but problems continue. i returned for repeat preformance. very rough ride front and rear . electrical problems surfacing, lights flickering,dash,dome headlights etc., engine cut out as if i turned it off and then came back on each time ihave been sitting still, talk about a dangerous driving situation! again the dealer checks it out finds no problem says they cant always find a problem until it happens and they have the car when the problem occurs. alot of good thats going to do driving down the highway at 60mph with 5 kids in the car!!! the air conditioning doesn't cool well at first they said no problem the weather got very hot ,they set an appointment. they found low pressure replaced low prssure clutch switch. i took the car in again for poor front end and steering control now adding to the list aloud slamming together of 2 pieces of steel coming from the left front tire area either going over bumps or dips i can't tell which because it happens randomly. the solution, the dealer checks the right side! so the car goes back again . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 1 | 11/27/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated that the key will not turn in the ignition, the serring wheel locks up and has to be jerked before the key can be tuned. | |||
| While driving at any rate of speed vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| When trying to put the key into ignition steering wheel locked up, and key was not able to be turned. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/12/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was parking, turned vehicle off, and then decided to park elsewhere. consumer tried to start vehicle, it would not start. then consumer saw smoke coming from hood, then flames. called 911 for help. there were no injuries. *ak | |||