2000 Mercury Grand Marquis brakes problems

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Air leak in intake manifold or egr or PCM system cylinder 3 misfire dirty fuel injection

Filed Jun 3, 2009 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · CA · crash

Catastrophic brake failure on 2000 mercury grand marquis. Involved power brakes, booster, ABS system. Caused minor injuries but total loss of two vehicles.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 63,196 miles · LA

Dt*: the contact stated when the cruise control was deactivated manually or deactivated by applying brake pressure, there was a loud popping noise. The dealership determined this was by pressure in the cruise control line. The contact expressed this problem was related to brake repair work performed by the dealership.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Brakes · 17,766 miles · NJ

Consumer 2000 grand marquis brakes re-lined and rear rotors were replaced at 17000 miles. *ts

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 72,000 miles · NC

Air control valve failure. This item not covered by my 90,000 mile warranty. Why not? Shop said an item that controls braking jammed causing the brakes in the front brakes not to retract after releasing pedal therefore destroying calipers pads & rotors. This item not covered by extended warranty either. Why not?

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Brakes · PA

Design of vehicle rotors are causing problems with brake pads.*mr routine inspection of the rotors showed deep grooving of the rotors by the brake pads. The wear on the pads was within tolerance but the rotors had to be machined to restore surface integrity. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who indicated that the rotors are expendable items but the consumer disagrees and believes the braking system is designed poorly.

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · MA

Rear brake pads are wearing out excessively, and need to be replaced. The cause of excessive wear is undetermined.

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Brakes · CT

The brake line running from the master cylinder to the ABS module is a two piece line and leaks. There is a steel braided flex line running from the master cylinder, which is crimped onto a hard line (steel tubing). The crimped joint leaks and drain the master cylinder of fluid, causing loss of braking in either the front brake system my wife lost the front braking system while out one evening. Although the vehicle was off warranty, the deal offered to split the cost of the repair. Dt

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MA

When the vehicle is started, an unusual noise occurs in engine, especially in the morning, then gradually gets louder/more frequent. One day in particular, the vehicle was parked(hot weather), and when the vehicle was started, the noise started again, and was extremely loud/distracting to others. The dealer cannot duplicate, stating that all the models sound this way and is the timing chain. *ak other problems are as followed: radio static/window static-when the ignition is on(may be a loose wire, and when the brakes are applied, it engages the brake light switch. The consumer requests that the problem(s) are fixed before the warranty expires. Scc

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Brakes · DC

While traveling at 25 driver in front slammed on brakes, also consumer slammed on brakes and vehicle took too long to stop.