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2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, most often about the steering (29% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is 8th of 12 Grand Marquis model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Steering
23 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: steering wheel/handle bar.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the upper intermediate steering shaft failed. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the mechanic discovered that the subframe was rusted and corroded.…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering felt loose. The contact stated that the power steering was still operable however, the vehicle would drift to the left or right with no input on the steering wheel. The contact stated that he would…
Speed control
15 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Cruise control, sudden acceleration. Car went to 80 before I could stop it vehicle is a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis ls with 27,500 miles on it . The dealer replaced the ECM. This happened to my wife also at 35 MPH went to 65 before she stopped it.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and driving approximately 5 MPH, the RPM reading increased as the vehicle jerked forward. The contact stated all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred various times causing a…
Brakes
10 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
On october 27, 2010, my wife was driving with me in the car and she started to brake for a red light. She was going about 30 miles per hour. As soon as she applied the brake, the engine accelerated and she had to use a large amount of braking pressure to stop the car. As soon as the car stopped, she took her foot off…
Had a flat tire and had to install the spare tire that came with vehicle. As soon as I got back on the road , the stability control light, the ABS light and the I-p brake light came on. The car would get only 35 MPH. For about 7 to 8 miles, then picked up speed so I could run 50 MPH. Until I had the tire replaced.…
Engine
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
On october 27, 2010, my wife was driving with me in the car and she started to brake for a red light. She was going about 30 miles per hour. As soon as she applied the brake, the engine accelerated and she had to use a large amount of braking pressure to stop the car. As soon as the car stopped, she took her foot off…
Vehicle was purchased used in june, 2011. While braking for a stop light, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Had to forcefully pump brakes to stop vehicle from hitting vehicle in front. Car returned to normal operation as soon as I got it stopped. Have had similar incidents a couple of times before, although not as bad as…
Electrical
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
First tried the hazard warning lights while parked on the side of a highway and they did not work. When I drove off I put the headlights on and turned on the windshield wipers. When I got home I turned off the wipers and the headlights but the headlights stayed on. I disconnected the battery cable and 2 days later I…
Low beam headlights do not work. High beam works as well as daytime running lights. The dealer said the lcm module needs to be replaced but did not have one in stock and will call me when it comes in. My concern is this problem has been going on since at least the year 2000. Now I have a 100 deductible service…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I have 5 locations where the paint is peeling off. Hood, roof and back window area. I have seen other gms and lincolns with the same peeling. The peeling areas a growing in size. Pieces of paint 1 inch sq comes off at a time. I should not have this problem on a 4 year old car. I think ford should fix the problem. I…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed corrosion on the roof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician took pictures of the vehicle and sent them to the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that they would not…
Lights
5 complaints · 6%The gear shift id on the dash board has quit working, and we can only identify the gear that we have engaged by feel. Also, we have a recurring problem with the left rear turn signal flash going bad. When this happens, the turn signal flashes at a super fast rate. Both of these problems are safety issues. The gear…
First tried the hazard warning lights while parked on the side of a highway and they did not work. When I drove off I put the headlights on and turned on the windshield wipers. When I got home I turned off the wipers and the headlights but the headlights stayed on. I disconnected the battery cable and 2 days later I…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: storage.
When the gas gauge registers below 1/2 tank, and the tank is refueled to capacity, it takes several miles driving( approx. 30-50 miles) for the gauge to register full. Also, if the tank is towards the empty mark, and the car is filled to capacity, and the car is driven, the low fuel light will come on, and stay on for…
I was driving on the interstate going about 65 MPH. I accelerated rapidly to pass a semi when I was getting close to my exit. After passing the semi I let my foot off of the accelerator but the vehicle did not slow down. I applied the brake pedal but the vehicle kept accelerating for about 5 seconds. After that I…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
Steering: pinion shaft
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: hub
Risk: If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Tire valve cracking
Summary
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant ch
Questions about the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (23 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); speed control (15 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles); brakes (10 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 5, 2014 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Mercury Grand Marquis?
- It is 8th of 12 Grand Marquis model years by number of complaints, with 80 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.