Fax on behalf of (fl) request statistics of window regulators being replaced on the mercury grand marquis and if a recall will be ordered. *ts *jb the consumer was unable to close the window.
Mercury Grand Marquis power windows problems
14 of the 3,703 owner complaints about the Mercury Grand Marquis describe power window failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20051
- 19972
- 19957
- 19933
- 19921
Often reported together
What owners say
I have 3 mercury grand marquis, 1997, 1996, & 1992. Within the last 14 months, 5 of the 12 window regulators have failed. All vehicles have been garage kept for the most. No unusual or excessive usage to any of these windows. 1992-has ~162k miles-had 2 window regulators fail-driver & front passenger side 1996-has ~33k miles-had 1 window regulator fail-driver door 1997-has ~62k miles-had 2 window regulators fail-driver door & rear driver side two of these windows (1997) have been repaired by a local ford dealer at approx $190.00 each. This is a very poor record (42% failure rate) for these parts and I believe there must be a manufacturing defect and some mediation should be considered.
Consumer had problems with the windows on driver side mechanism, windows won't work properly. *ak windows neither went up nor down at halfway point. Consumer added that dealer has hundreds of such failures.
Window regulator cable is breaking and shattering the window. We have had to replace three times so far.
Power window regulators in my 1995 mercury grand marquis ls have continued to fail due to design faults. I have talked with several ford technicians who have claimed that this is a major defect in the grand marquis series. The driver window, front passenger window, and driver side rear passenger window regulators have all failed. The wire that coils allowing the window to go up and down is almost destroyed. Window will not work with this defect and causes the window to slide down during operation.
Consumer noticed that three of the vehicles power windows would not go up or down, the power window motor needed to be replaced. *ts *jg
I purchased this vehicle which had 86,715 miles on it. Shortly after the purchase I noticed the engine would spark knock anytime the car was put under a load when the transmission was in high gear and in overdrive. Due to my schedule I did not take the car in for this problem until the drivers side window fell down while attempting to roll it down. After spending 741 dollars to repair those problems I drove the car approximately 50 miles and steam came from under the hood. The car was towed back to the dealer. The dealer evaluated the problem and advised me that the intake manifold was broken. I was advised the repair cost was $893.75 including towing. Iwas advised by both the dealer and the ford customer service line 1‑800‑392‑3673 that there was no recall or warrenty for this problem. By finding this web site I have found 16 other simular conplaints.
My window regulator asy failed on three doors,left fron/left rear/right front/I'm afraid to put theright rear down for fear it also will break.at a cost of $247.11 each window I realy can not afford it.as you can see I need all the help that I can get.was there a recall on this problem?please inform me of any help that might be possable.thank you for you'r time and trouble, [xxx]/*ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Electric power window regulator on both the passenger and driver side windows failed. Mjs
At 50,500 miles passenger's side window regulator failed. Dealership replaced the regulator, at 53,900 miles driver's side window regulator failed, also replaced by dealership.
Related recalls
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
- Risk
- This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1‑800‑521‑4140.
Recall number 05V518000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.
- Risk
- A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.
Recall number 99V124000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged.
- Risk
- In the event of a short or overload in the headlampcircuit, both headlamps can go out without warning, rather than flashing as intended with the cycling circuit breaker. This could lead to reduced night time driver visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations.
Recall number 95V189000 · Recall details
Questions about the Mercury Grand Marquis power windows
Which Mercury Grand Marquis years have power window failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (7 complaints), 1993 (3 complaints) and 1997 (2 complaints).
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