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2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis, most often about the brakes (23% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is 10th of 12 Grand Marquis model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Brakes
6 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
My wife was driving around 25 MPH and less than one mile from our house. When she applied the brakes to stop at a stop sign the engine revved up. I was riding with her and observed the engine rev to around 2,500 RPM before slowing down. I also observed that her right foot was on the brake and that nothing was touching…
I applied the brakes at around 20 miles per hour on january 25 and the motor accelerated for one or two seconds. I was able to stop the car by pressing the brakes much harder than normal. On january 26 I applied the brakes at around 60 miles per hour and the motor again accelerated for one or two seconds. I continued…
Steering
5 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The contact also stated that the vehicle had to be placed in neutral to be started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering…
Speed control
4 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. He applied pressure to the brake pedal when attempting to park the vehicle, but it lurched forward. The vehicle crashed through the garage walls into the adjacent room. There was no personal injury. There were damages to the walls and furniture which occupied the adjacent…
I applied the brakes at around 20 miles per hour on january 25 and the motor accelerated for one or two seconds. I was able to stop the car by pressing the brakes much harder than normal. On january 26 I applied the brakes at around 60 miles per hour and the motor again accelerated for one or two seconds. I continued…
Electrical
4 complaints · 15%The left turn signals (front, rear & dash) blink faster than the right ones indicating a burnt out bulb even though the left bulbs work. We replaced the front & rear bulbs twice and they worked normal for a short period of time. Then they revert to blinking fast. I replaced the bulbs the first time and the dealership…
I had checked the tire pressures prior to a road trip and found them at 38 psi. I reset the pressures to the spec of 33 psi. Shortly the tire monitor came on and signaled a low tire pressure. I rechecked and they were ok. During my trip the light would keep coming on and I tried to reset the system to no avail. On my…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 12%I was driving at 45 MPH and applied the brake to stop. The engine revved to 2,000 RPM. I was able to stop with very hard braking using both feet. The engine continue revving at 2,000 RPM even after the car had stopped. I placed the transmission in neutral and the engine revved even faster. The engine did not slow down…
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that after refueling, gasoline fuel fumes emitted inside the vehicle and the fuel would dissipate to half of a tank within twenty minutes of driving. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel line, the fuel pump, and the fuel seal needed to be replaced. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 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.
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.
Questions about the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (6 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); steering (5 complaints); speed control (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
- 2 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 2009 a bad year for the Mercury Grand Marquis?
- It is 10th of 12 Grand Marquis model years by number of complaints, with 26 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.