1998 Mercury Grand Marquis body problems

10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body: door: hinge and attachments
3
Body: door
3
Frame and members
2
Frame and members: underbody shields
1
Body: trunk lid
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Mercury Grand Marquis body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 29, 2003 · Body · 15,000 miles · MO

The whole car would rattle if you would hit a bump like it was going to fall apart took it to a trusted repair shop they said it was body mounts the car only had 15,000 miles on it the dealer said that the body mounts are not under warranty then I had to pay $900.00 to replace them. I am very upset and will never buy another ford product!!!!

Filed Dec 28, 2000 · Body · MD

The driver's door will not stay open on an incline, consumer has had ankle caught twice.

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Body · IL

When the doors are opened there is no spring resistance. The dealer has been notified.

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Body · TX

When applying the brakes frame lifts up and shakes on the right side due to the bolts stripping on the vehicle. This can cause the body of the vehicle to separate from the vehicle in a vehicle crash. Dealer has vehicle.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Body · MA

When driving if pavement is a little uneven the vehicle vibrates crazy. When riding over bumps the vehicle sounds like a truck. Vehicle was at dealership at least four times for repairs which dealer said, there is no prioblem.

Filed Apr 21, 1999 · Body · PA

Door are heavy by design causing them to shut even on a small hill when the doors are opened.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Body · CA · 1 injury

Left front door hinge won't stay open, resulting in injuries.

Filed Dec 16, 1998 · Body · SC

Trunk release button can be activated by anyone unless the car door is locked. Incident disturbs consumer with small children. In manual, shows key slot with the release in the button which is not there in this model. Dealer and manufacturer notified, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. *ak

Filed Jul 29, 1998 · Body · AZ

Heard terrible buzzing and rattling sounds from dashboard and left door area. Also repairs were attempted to align left side door.

Filed May 27, 1998 · Body · FL

During a rainstorm the door will hold water. Will drain out which could cause a short, and loss of power within electrical wiring that is also located within door assembly. Dealer has done water leak test numerous times and replaced keyboard actuator/rim panel, and drilled new drain holes,etc. Defect is still occurring.

Questions about the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis body

Does the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis have body problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the body of the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercury Grand Marquis have the most body problems?

The Mercury Grand Marquis model years with the most body complaints are 2007 (18 complaints), 1992 (12 complaints) and 2005 (11 complaints).