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.
The worst 1998 Ford Grand Marquis problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some vehicles equipped with a keyless entry system, may exhibit a condition where all the keyless entry...
- Some vehicles built before january 1, 1999 and equipped with a keyless entry system, may exhibit a...
- Some 4.6L vehicles equipped with a 4R70W transmission, may experience a harsh reverse engagement
- Some vehices may exhibit a popping/ticking noise when the car is shifted from reverse to forward gear
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on hard acceleration or lacks power on acceleration
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
What 1998 Ford Grand Marquis owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis
Is the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis, fewer than a typical Grand Marquis model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis have?
No recalls on record.
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