2003 Mercury Grand Marquis: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Electrical, Seat belts · 200,000 miles · GA

1.rear seatbelts often jam and have to be unlocked by a professional. 2. Blend door switch that controls heat and air conditioning gets stuck on heat and blows extremely hot air year round even if the unit is turned off. Vehicle is in motion on highways and city streets. 3. Vehicle squeaks while in motion due to faulty ball bearings.

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Engine · 147,000 miles · MS

Last fall, this car starting making creeking and humming noises in the engine. The humming noise would go away after about a minute but not the squeaks and creeks as you drive it. In the winter, there were areas of yellow-green liquid on our garage floor on a few occasions. I took the vehicle in for the headlight recall, and I was told there was a cracked manifold, and a belt problem which was causing the antifreeze leak. When I searched for recalls, I noticed a previous recall for years 1996-2001 for the same problem. This repair is very costly, and I wonder if you could do a recall for this year/model car because I was given it as a gift and am currently laid off? I am attaching former recall settlement for same cars up to 2001. Thank you.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Suspension · 151,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. While driving 40 MPH, the rear axle cracked resulting in an oil leak and squeaking noises. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 68,426 miles · OH

2003 mercury grand marquis, the built date is 10/2002.grinding noise at right rear axle and fluid leaking at right rear axle seal coating the rear brakes. Right rear axle bearing and shaft assy failure per the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v328000. The vehicle belonged to my 75 year old father whom passed away last year. I now own the car. I'll assume the problem has existed for quite some time. According to ford motor company there is no such problem with this vehicle. However, ford does sell a half shaft rear axle bearing repair kit part number 4a109 $618.91 to fix the problem. Can't seem to get ford lincoln mercury to cover cost of repair.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH the contact noticed a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front driver and passenger side wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The wheel bearings were replaced. After the repair the contact noticed the same grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The mechanic inspected the vehicle again and stated the rear driver and passenger side wheel bearings would have to be replaced. There was a manufacturer recall for the rear bearings. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. The contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear axle. The dealer informed the contact that there were no related recalls and repaired the rear axle. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current mileage was 55,500 and the failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 04/25/11 *bf several months ago, the consumer started hearing a noise when driving. It sounded like the right front wheel bearing. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop and the mechanic stated the vehicle would be fine to drive. Soon, the noise became worse. Upon inspection, it wa discovered the problem was the rear axles. The mechanic pulled the axles off and found both had groove cuts in them. The consumer believed his vehicle should have been included in the recall and he believed it was inadvertently missed. Updated 08/31/11

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Suspension · 49,000 miles · GA

I have a 2003 mercury grand marquis with 49,000 miles. It started having a grinding noise in the rear end. I carried the vehicle to my mercury dealer. He stated that ford had made axles with a soft metal which caused the wheel bearing to make a groove in the axle. To correct this problem I would have to replace both axles and wheel bearings. I feel that ford does not correct this problem there is a possibility of the axles breaking and causing the wheel to come off and cause an accident. I think ford should recall these axles.