2003 Mercury Grand Marquis suspension problems

Filed Nov 23, 2022 · Lights, Suspension · NJ

Almost had accidents because lights failed, headlights and taillights failed at night, including dash lights today, creating safety hazard. Seat tilt failed, and body mount frame bushing failed. Mirror tilt switch failed. Fuel filler neck leaks when filled. Very scary especially at night. Please recall and fix before we get hurt.

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 May 21, 2018 · Suspension · 81,898 miles · NC

Rear end noise with axle bearing and shaft assy. With cars of that year used as fleet vehicles (note,the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v328000. Ford also had a safety recall number 04516 in july 15th 2004 to acknowledged that vehicles built for fleet service were prone to axle failures and issued a recall for ford suspension- rear defect on fleet vehicles for chassis overloading to wheel bearings an axles. Mine happened on trip of 3oo miles. Roaring noise

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Suspension · 117,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. While driving 25 MPH, the contact heard a sound from the rear driver side tire. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who advised that the rear of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v328000(suspension). The VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

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 Nov 22, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 10,000 miles · SC

Rear axle and bearing noises. Marquis bought new. Owner's son-in-law noted minor bearing noise in rear when visiting in 2004. Son-in-law received car after death of mother-in-law in 2012, car had 24k miles at that time. Noticed pronounced rear end noise at that time (a whaa-whaa-whaa matching speed changes). Left rear axle and outboard bearing found to be pitted and were replaced by independent repair shop. Research by owner indicates that axles for this, and other similar mercury and fords had factory axles installed that had not been properly heat treated. Now, nov. 2014, at 43.4k miles the right axle is starting to exhibit noise similar, so repair is up-coming. Will examine the federal safety agency recall 04v328000 as noted here in other comments posted. Also reference ford/mercury service bulletin 0355.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 91,991 miles · MA

I purchased new tires today for this vehicle. Dealer advised having front end alignment checked due to wear patterns on tires. Brought the vehicle to my front end alignment shop and told then that there is "a flat spot when turning the wheel' the technician drove the vehicle and brought it into the shop to inspect the front end prior to doing any alignment work. The technician called the parts dealer and gave the VIN number and was told the availability of the oem and after market parts. After hanging up the technician stated that ford had previously recalled the 2003 grand marquis for the same issue, (lower steering shaft binding), but they couldn't find any open recall for this vehicle. I was quoted $270.00 for the part not including labor, alignment and tax. I believe this issue should be re-visited if it was originally a recall issue. Other than that I will have to pay the repair bill. And for the record, this is my 4th mercury grand marquis that I own and never in time that I have been the owner , this issue ever surfaced. Thank you.

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 61,000 miles · MI

I own a 2003 mercury grand marquis. My steering shaft is corroded and it is no longer safe to drive. I contacted my local ford dealer about the issue after realizing there was a recall on the same part but only to find out that the recall was for 2005-2011 . But when I go to buy the part. Its listed for years 2003-2011. I would like to know why 2003 was not on the recall?

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 Jun 13, 2013 · Suspension, Transmission · 50,026 miles · IL

Premature failure of rear axle shaft bearing. Original the federal safety agency recall # 04v328000 in july of 2004. My car was not in the original recall, but I have just had this very problem with my car. If I hadn't taken the car in, I could have had a major safety problem if the bearing had gone out totally. Please force ford motor co. To expand this recall to pay for similar repairs even if not included in original recall. A car with only 50,000 miles should not have this problem!