The car all of a sudden felt different while driving one day, kind of sluggish and then the engine light went on. The temp rose and smoke started coming out from under the hood. When I pulled over to let cool down I couldn't start it up again. Had it towed to a mechanic who said that the engine was shot. Not worth repairing. Had it towed back home and its been parked in my driveway ever since.
1996 Mercury Grand Marquis: check engine light
6 of the 239 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
I was driving my 1996 mercury grand marquis when steam started pouring from under the hood. I had to have my car towed and learned that the intake-manifold had cracked, causing coolant to pour all over the engine. The garage replaced the unit for a charge of $692 and told me everything was then fine. However, before I got home, my engine light came on. I took my car to the very reputable automobile repair shop that I use and upon checking, they said the wires, points, and plugs needed replacing, no doubt caused from the prior incident. This work cost me an additional $425.
Consumer states while driving there is a coolant leak and the check engine light is on. Consumer is aware there is possibly a recall relating to the condition, however, dealership would not authorize possible recall. Dealer found a cracked plastic intake manifold, intake gaskets and plug wires were replaced. *tt
Plastic intake manifold busted losing antifreeze,the sensor could not work, it only works with coolants, due to this the gauges did not work, until the the check engine light came on then I is to late. I was lucky I wasn't going 65 down the expressway when the motor locked up. I'm sure this has happen and cause accidents and no one knew what caused it. I have checked with 4 certified technicians they told me the problem happens often with this plastic intake manifolds. Why would anyone have a plastic intake so close to a hot! Motor. I am also told that they did recall some vechile with this motor and plastic intake but not on this car. This could have been a very dangerous things if I have been going faster, are if I was not an experience driver.
While driving vehicle wanders,; also, steering is very hard to control. Worse when windy or rain ing. In addition, hoode latch needed adjustment and check engine light stays on after starting vehicle. Vehicle has been taken to dealers and they are unable to locate a problem. Notes vehicle is operating according to manufacturer's specifications.
Check engine light is on.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Extended coverage program 05N04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bang / popping noise heard from the exhaust system during cool-down
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bang popping noise heard from the exhaust system during cool-down
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis?
6 of 239 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis (3%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis?
There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
Overheating 21Headlights 16Fire or smoke 12Ball joint 10Brake failure 7Adaptive cruise 6Stalling 6
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