2001 Mercury Grand Marquis brakes problems

Filed Jan 31, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 82,700 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

My father in law was driving my vehicle when a gmc yukon pulled out in front of him. My father in law hit the side of the yukon and only one air bag deployed which was the passanger side,my father in law was taken to the hospital bc of no feeling below his waist and the paramedics were unable to stabilize his blood pressure.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 50,000 miles · IN · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. While driving 30 MPH, the brakes made a squealing sound and locked when the pedal was depressed. The failure caused the contact to rear end the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2006 · Body, Brakes · FL

Dt*: the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle made a consistent, loud squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the hood was lubricated and adjusted. The repair was not successful in fixing the problem. Also, when the brakes were depressed, the vehicle lurched forward. The service dealer was unable to determine the cause of the brake problem. Updated 9/20/2006 - the vehicle's brake booster and front suspension also made noise.

Filed Mar 4, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

2001 grand marquis,the adjustable pedal is not traveling more then one inch insread of three inches (nowseveral times I was missing the brake pedal since I am unable to lower it.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · MA

Sporadically when brake pedal is depressed vehicle jerks forward and stalls.

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · Brakes · 17,800 miles · FL

Mercury grand marquis 2001 with pedal adjuster raised in up position causes the car to have a burning brake smell. When the pedals are in a rasied position, and the car is driven for 30 to 60 minutes, the smell is that of burning brakes. Dealer has checked once and cannot find the problem.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Body, Brakes · 22,047 miles · NY

Consumer stated there was a rattling noise coming from the engine when cold, dealer informed consumer the timing gear needed to be replaced, also the dashboard vibrated, however dealer stated nothing was wrong, the trim panel was loose on the door, the left front door closed too hard, the vehicle would lean to the left and there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle when turning a corner, dealer replaced the front frame supports, the instrument cluster was scratched, the steering column trim was replaced, the radio had a poor reception, there was a pulsation coming from the brakes, however the dealer could not duplicate the problem. Ph

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Brakes · FL

Rear brakes lock up during a panic stop at 45-50 MPH, tires were thumping and vehicle pulls to either side. Dealer examined vehicle and found no problem. Ts *jb

Filed Sep 15, 2002 · Brakes · MO

Brake pedal and acelerator pedal are to close together and on the same plane.twice ,the car developed a run away condition when I applied the brakes,I was pushing on the brakes and hitting the acelerator at the same time.the rear tires were burning rubber.had to put the car in neutral to stop the car.brought this problem to the attention of the dealer to no avail. Just don`t trust this vehicle any more. Nlm

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Brakes · RI

When applying brakes to come to a stop, pedal goes to the floor. This also happens during emergency braking. Dealer stated this was the way the vehicle was designed.*ak