Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the digital speedometer would read display a high number then without warning display "0", the failure would occur intermittently. The contact also stated that the headlights were turning off and on intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for the speedometer failure, where a diagnosis was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000.
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis: headlights failing or too dim
6 of the 157 complaints about the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 97,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Headlight problem going on and off. And the steering seems off. I need your help fixing this problem. This isn't good. I love mercury ford. But I've tried contacting them and no response yet.
1 passenger seat belt not functioning properly 2 speed control not working 3 passenger side headlight not working in low beam only high beam
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. While driving 60 MPH, the front and rear warning and signal lamps failed to illuminate. In addition, both high and low beam head lamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the light control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,321.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated the headlights were dim while driving at night which made it difficult to see. The lights would also reflect off of the pavement. When approaching oncoming traffic the passing vehicles lights caused a blinding effect. The dealer stated that was how the vehicle was designed and would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 41,712 and the current mileage was 49,505. Updated 07/26/10. *lj updated 08/03/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. While driving 65 MPH and the headlights suddenly shut off. The vehicle was towed. The contact drove to a dealer and the dealer informed the contact that a 25 amp fuse was in place of a 20 amp fuse and caused the headlights to stop working. The dealer replaced the fuse and no other failures have occurred. The contact also stated that the vehicle has never experienced any electrical problems and he does not feel comfortable driving it. The failure mileage was 149,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Excessive moisture in the headlamp assembly
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles produced before 3/5/2002 may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Some retail customers may perceive the operation of the dash light dimming feature as being faulty
- On some vehicles the headlamps remain illuminated when wipers are activated and then deactivated
- Vehicles may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Addressing concerns with turn signal fast flash condition with the engine running and the temperature...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?
6 of 157 owner complaints about the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (4%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
Sudden acceleration 12Seat belt 11No deployment 7Check engine light 6Jerking 6
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