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2001 Mercury Marquis Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercury Marquis, most often about the brakes (15% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Marquis model year since 2000.

Most common 2001 Mercury Marquis problems

1. Brakes

   4 complaints · 15%

   Parts named most often: power assist, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.

   Tl contact owns a 2001 Mercury grand Marquis. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the lower hydraulic unit for the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer is the only one that sells the part. The vehicle has not been…

2. Wheels and tires

   3 complaints · 12%

   Parts named most often: tread/belt.

   While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the rear tire had blown out. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician determined that the remaining three tires should also be…

3. Speed control

   3 complaints · 12%

   Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.

4. Engine

   3 complaints · 12%

   While driving at 60 MPH on the highway vehicle stopped, and the check engine light came on. Vehicle continuously shut down. Consumer stated dealer could not find any defects.

   : the contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced the two coil assemblies and one valve assembly.

5. Electrical

   3 complaints · 12%

   Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.

   2001 grand Marquis [].unsafe at any speed. Failure of "check engine light " to indicate ignition failure. Number 3 and 5 coils failed as well the idle control. Car lurched forward at stop light ,engine cut in and out during high speed express driving resulted in loss of power brake as well power steering. Car was…

   I traded a 1999 grand Marquis in on a 2001 grand Marquis about 6 weeks ago. A major problem with the 99 was that the dash lights kept blowing fuses. Now the 2001 is doing the same thing, there is only 53,000 miles on it.

6. Seat belts

   3 complaints · 12%

   Parts named most often: front.

   The contact owns a 2001 Mercury grand Marquis. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver's seat belt independently became loose from around the contact. He refastened the seat belt and proceeded driving. The contact stated the failure has occurred twice without warrant. The contact made an appointment with the…

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2001 Mercury Marquis recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

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

• Front seat belt buckle assembly

  EA05004 · opened February 17, 2005 · closed July 6, 2005
  Summary

  During the initial recall campaign in 2001, the subject vehicles were inspected by ford dealerships using a test tool that would detect a defective front seat outboard seat belt buckle assembly.approximately one million vehicles passed the inspection test for one or both front buckles.subsequent to the recall service action, odi received 15 consumer reports alleging that a passed inspection buckle subsequently failed to latch or inadvertently unlatched during use.in addition, ford has identified 543 owner and field reports alleging buckle failure subsequent to passing the inspection test.ford tested and examined over 100 warranty-returned buckles and found that 44% of the buckles had no prob

Questions about the 2001 Mercury Marquis

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Marquis?

By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (4 complaints); wheels and tires (3 complaints); speed control (3 complaints).

How many recalls does the 2001 Mercury Marquis have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Mercury Marquis. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.

Is the 2001 a bad year for the Mercury Marquis?

It is the 2nd most complained-about Marquis model year since 2000, 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.

Other Mercury Marquis years

• 2001
• 2003

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