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1998 Mercury Grand Marquis: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 143 complaints about the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

  • 2010
    1
  • 2005
    3
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    7
  • 2001
    2
  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    5
  • 1997
    2
  • 1996
    1
  • 1995
    2
  • 1994
    3
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    3
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

Filed Feb 8, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 83,400 miles · TX

During normal driving noticed a squeaking and groaning noise coming from front end of car. Steering has become loose and was told by a mechanic that the ball joints,shocks,bushings are dry and that the vehicle cannot be lubricated because it is sealed. Seen other complaints on website regarding these same issues. I have been warned that the tires could fall off at high speeds causing serious injury or death.

Filed Oct 13, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 105,000 miles · MD

During normal driving, heard extremely alarming loud creaking, squeaking noises from front end. Steering became sloppy and erratic. Took it to r&r automotive in lex. Pk. Md and had complete front end replaced, due to worn out ball joints, idler arms, pitman arms, tie rods, sway bar ends which could not be lubricated. Replaced with those equipped with grease fittings. $1750.00

Filed Mar 1, 2005 · Suspension · WA

The front upper ball joints were squeaking due to dryness,which consumer has been informed that they can break and cause the wheels to fall off.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · KY

Problems with upper and lower ball joints and tie rods.*mr the parts were replaced, some of them twice. Ford put ungreased parts on. Eventually they dried out again and started squeaking. If not replaced they would possibly break which could cause the driver to lose control, possibly causing injury or death. *ph the front brakes were resurfaced.

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Brakes · TX

Consumer stated while driving a chatter noise could be heard, upon inspection of the vehicle, consumer noticed that the right rear brake caliper piston was almost fully out of its cylinder and jammed slightly in a cocked position, the inner brake pad lining was completely worn away with its metal mount grinding away into the brake disc, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and had the 2 rear disc and right rear caliper replaced, consumer believes there is a serious design flaw with the ABS-trac control brake system that would cause such a failure.

Questions about the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis grinding brakes

Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis?

5 of 143 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2003.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis?

There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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