The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side exhaust manifold shield fell into the steering linkage and caused the vehicle to run over a bush. There was no crash or injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, but there was no diagnostic information provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems
13 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 134,926. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 134,926
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V‑385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
- Risk
- Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V‑385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
Recall number 14V704000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
- Risk
- If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
Recall number 13V385000 · Recall details
What 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was pulling to the left. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated after coming to a complete stop at a traffic light, he noticed that the steering shaft was fractured and detaching. The contact stated that he put the steering shaft back into place; however, the failure recurred while pulling to the front of his brother's residence. The contact stated that the power steering pulley and shaft were fractured, and the engine was overheating. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure through an online chat. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and shifted into drive(D), the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that once the vehicle was driving the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack: Part Number: (A, 36-1056N) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred. The contact researched the failure online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V385000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Steering wheel wont lock when I turn off the engine don't know if its part of a recall and didn't fix it right... Brake light when I step hard on brake pedal the brake light comes on for few seconds.
I was at a stop sign. When I got ready to turn right, my steering wheel turned but my tires didn't. I had it towed to my home and then towed to a local ford company. I was told by an employee there that my car was not approved for the recall repair because of some other damages. The steering gear and column went out as well. I was told that I had to buy the parts to fix the car.
Steering became difficult, hard or chunky steering while driving when making turns. Ford made needed repairs and replaced upper steering shaft. I thought it should have been covered under ford recall # 13s08 or 14s25
2006 mercury marquis. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power steering issues. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the steering became tight. He stated it felt as though he was going to loose control of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the battery harness assembly, due to the wiring being corroded.
2006 mercury grand marquis. Consumer writes in regards to recall repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated and there was a dinging sound coming from the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the vehicle suddendly accelerated and brakes failed intermittently. Also, the contact mentioned that the power steering malfunctioned and as a result, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver whenever attempting to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v385000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired under the recall. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle accelerated upon applying both feet to the brake pedal to no avail. The authorized dealer diagnosed and replaced the ball joints, lower control arm, front and back brakes, fuel filter and the stabilizer bar. The failure recurred intermittently with the brakes smoking upon the contact attempting to park the vehicle with both feet on the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle assy needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure still recurred with the unintended acceleration and brake failure. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,749.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v385000 (steering) had surpassed reasonable time for repair. The dealer had been notified. The dealer stated that the part was not available for repair. The manufacture was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Questions about the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis steering
Does the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis have steering problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 134,926 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 14V704000, 13V385000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Grand Marquis have bad steering?
The Mercury Grand Marquis model years with the most steering complaints are 2004 (65 complaints), 2003 (28 complaints) and 1995 (24 complaints).
Other 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Acceleration 37Airbags 37Seat belts 22Fuel system 13Brakes 12Engine 10Body 8Electrical 8Lights 6Transmission 4Visibility 4Suspension 2Locks 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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