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1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Electrical Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA

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Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
14
Latest Aug 23, 2018
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
10%
of 143 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 14 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming electrical

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Aug 23, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.

NHTSA ID
11121928
Incident
Aug 16, 2018
Mileage
109,000 mi
ElectricalInterior & seatsExterior lighting
Filed Nov 25, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,784.

NHTSA ID
10927822
Incident
Nov 24, 2016
Mileage
165,784 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 16, 2015

LOW/HIGH BEAM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE IN PARK OR DRIVE, BULBS & WIRING CHECKS GOOD, 25 AMP FUSE WAS BLOWN, BUT REPLACED FUSE CAUSED NO CHANGE.

NHTSA ID
10810807
Incident
Sep 5, 2015
Mileage
722,530 mi
Electrical
Filed Jul 6, 2009

I HAVE HAD ALL OF MY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FIXED, THE ALTERNATOR,THE REGULATOR,ALL THE PIG-TAILS,AND A NEW BATTERY. I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON. I HAVE PAID OUT ALOT OF MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM A TOW TRUCK DRIVER AND I TOW ALOT OF VEHICLES OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL FOR THE SAME REASON. *TR

NHTSA ID
10275820
Incident
May 5, 2009
Mileage
95,500 mi
Electrical
Filed Dec 24, 2004

ELECTRICAL SHORT ON 1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CAUSES ENGINE TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. POWER BRAKES AND STEERING NOT OPERABLE WHEN ENGINE STALLS. CANNOT RESTART ENGINE WHEN CONDITION OCCURS. CAR TOWED ALL THREE TIMES. PROBLEM DOCUMENTED IN FORD SERVICE BULLITIN 12950. PROBLEM OCCURED 3 TIMES: NOVEMBER 2003 OCTOBER 2004 NOVEMBER 2004. *AK

NHTSA ID
10104447
Incident
Nov 22, 2004
Mileage
34,032 mi
AirbagsElectricalEngine
Filed Nov 1, 2004

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER USED A STARTER BATTERY KIT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE OR CONTACTED AAA TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE AAA REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED THAT THE STALLING MAY BE DUE TO ENGINE MOTOR FAILURE. DEALERSHIP AND SEARS RETAIL STORE PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. ALSO , THE BATTERY AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THIS FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED REAR END COLLISION.*AK OWNER IS AN EX PHILADELPHIA EAGLE FOOTBALL PLAYER NAMED CURTIS BUNCH-BLACK. *TC

NHTSA ID
10089991
Incident
Apr 7, 2004
Mileage
66,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Nov 5, 2001

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT BATTERY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE FOR FIVE TO TEN SECONDS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

NHTSA ID
898758
Incident
Jul 1, 2001
Electrical
Filed Dec 23, 2000

WHEN DRIVING OR TURNING CORNERS, ENGINE DIES. INTERMITTENT.*AK

NHTSA ID
738196
Incident
Dec 22, 1999
Electrical
Filed Aug 21, 2000

AFTER REPLACING SEVERAL COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING PCM, TWO POWER PACKS AND A WIRE HARNESS INSTALLED AND THE VEHICLE STILL DOES NOT START.

NHTSA ID
728531
Incident
Aug 13, 2000
Electrical
Filed Jun 11, 1999
Fire reported

WHILE PARKED SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPENDED THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
839441
Incident
Jun 3, 1999
Electrical
Filed Apr 14, 1999

HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS MALFUNCTIONING, DUE TO LOOSE WIRE. *YC

NHTSA ID
544978
Incident
Aug 25, 1998
Electrical
Filed Feb 1, 1999

DESIGN OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER CAUSES INSTRUMENT PANEL TO GET DARK WHEN THE HEADLIGHT ARE TURNED ON DURING THE DAY AND THE LIGHT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED.

NHTSA ID
543620
Electrical
Filed Jan 21, 1999
Fire reported

WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD RESULTING IN A FIRE.

NHTSA ID
543455
Electrical
Filed Jan 12, 1999

THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE WHICH IS A SAFETY FEATURE. CURRENTLY ATDEALER. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN #. *AK

NHTSA ID
833435
Incident
Dec 15, 1998

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Other components reported on this vehicle

Categories with enough reports to have a page of their own

Engine29Steering17Exterior lighting16Suspension16Body & structure10Driver assistance9Fuel system8Tires & wheels8

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