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2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 24 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis, most frequently naming the body & structure, steering and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 17 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 2010 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 2011 | 2 | 4 |
| Aug 2011 | 1 | 5 |
| Sep 2011 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb 2013 | 1 | 7 |
| Jul 2013 | 1 | 8 |
| Aug 2013 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr 2014 | 2 | 11 |
| May 2014 | 1 | 12 |
| Aug 2014 | 1 | 13 |
| Oct 2014 | 1 | 14 |
| Jan 2015 | 1 | 15 |
| Jun 2015 | 1 | 16 |
| Dec 2016 | 1 | 17 |
| Feb 2017 | 1 | 18 |
| Nov 2018 | 1 | 19 |
| May 2021 | 1 | 20 |
| Mar 2023 | 1 | 21 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 22 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 23 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 24 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Body & structure514.7%
- Steering514.7%
- Driver assistance38.8%
- Electrical38.8%
- Visibility25.9%
- Brakes25.9%
- Engine25.9%
- Exterior lighting25.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
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Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. 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
- NHTSA ID
- 11695076
- Incident
- Oct 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that he had both feet on the brake pedal, however the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the wheels were squealing. The contact stated that the failure occurred while approaching a stop light. The contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front of his vehicle. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front bumper. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 75, 000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11604771
- Incident
- Jul 15, 2024
- Mileage
- 75,000 mi
BRAKES: The Dashboard Brake Warning Lights are Illuminated most of the time. 1. The ABS warning Light is illuminated. 2. The Brake Warning Light is illuminated also. The Ford Dealership Service Dept cannot Fix it saying this is intermittent and attributed it to a loose wire connection located behind the Left driver Kick Panel. So far Brakes work irregardless of Brake Warning Lights illumination. You Tube videos offer no solution and clearly state Vehicles with Brake Warning Lights should not be driven. If my state required a Motor Vehicle Inspection, this Car would not pass Inspection. Please Help Resolve this situation.
- NHTSA ID
- 11531514
- Incident
- Jun 7, 2023
INTERMITTANTLY BOTH HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) PROBLEM ?
- NHTSA ID
- 11509700
- Incident
- Feb 15, 2023
2010 Grand Marquis. Consumer writes in regard to Steering Rack and Shaft Safety Recall. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPLETION OF THE VEHICLE'S RECALL REPAIR.
- NHTSA ID
- 11417672
- Incident
- May 18, 2021
ON 11/14/18 I RECEIVED A "REGIONAL PROGRAM 13R01" LETTER CONCERNING MY VEHICLE. IT INDICATES "IN STATES WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT IS USED, SEVERE CORROSION OF THE JOINTS ON THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CAN RESULT IN A STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION, LEADING TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH" (SEE ATTACHMENT). ON 11/14/18 I VISITED A FORD DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THEY WERE UNWILLING TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS LISTED IN THE LETTER (SEE ATTACHMENT). ON 11/15/18 I PHONED FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATION CENTER AT LISTED IN THE LETTER. I SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE NAMED "LEN". I INFORMED LEN I CURRENTLY RESIDE IN CALIFORNIA, HOWEVER I MAY BE RELOCATING WITH THE VEHICLE TO THE WASHINGTON D.C, MARYLAND REGION. I REQUESTED THE REPAIRS BE MADE AS A ONE TIME GOOD FAITH GESTURE. LEN INFORMED ME THE "REGIONAL PROGRAM 13R01" WAS VOLUNTARY, AND TO BE IMPLEMENTED ON VEHICLES AT FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S DISCRETION. LEN WAS UNWILLING, AND UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. I UNDERSTAND FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS LOOK OUT FOR THEIR BOTTOM LINE. HOWEVER, IT FEELS LIKE THEY'RE DOING SO WHILE PUTTING MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AT RISK. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST ANY ASSISTANCE, YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
- NHTSA ID
- 11151733
- Incident
- Nov 15, 2018
- Mileage
- 67,488 mi
THROTTLE BODY FAILURE__ ENGINE GOES TO DEAD IDLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, LEAVING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS HELPLESS TO EXIT ONTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE OR SHOULDER IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE WHEN IT HAPPENS, IE IF YOU ARE ON A 70 MPH INTERSTATE IN THE CENTER LANE WITH VEHICLES PASSING YOU ON BOTH SIDES WHILE YOU ARE HELPLESSLY COASTING TO A STOP UNABLE TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE CENTER LANE, YOU WOULD BE SUBJECT TO CAUSE A CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT. FORD REFUSED TO FIX THIS VEHICLE AT THEIR EXPENSE, AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $189 DOLLAR FEE TO ANALYSE THE PROBLEM, WHEN THEY ALREADY KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG,(ACCORDING TO THE TECH PERSON I SPOKE WITH WHO SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED HUNDREDS OF THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS) THE PART COST $543 DOLLARS NOT INCLUDING LABOR ON A VEHICLE WITH 71 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SHOULD BE RECALLED ASAP
- NHTSA ID
- 10954151
- Incident
- Jan 20, 2017
- Mileage
- 71,000 mi
MY 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAS A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY, IT LEFT ME TERRIFIED AND STRANDED ON I-95 SOUTH IN THE CENTER LANE OF A 70 MPH 3 LANE INTERSTATE. THE ENGINE ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT TO DEAD IDLE, GAS PEDAL WAS INOPERATIVE, I STILL HAD STEERING AND BRAKES BUT DIDN'T HAVE THE ABILITY TO GET OVER ON THE SHOULDER WITH CARS AND BIG TRUCKS SCRAMBLING TO GET AROUND ME, THANK GOD IT WAS DAYLIGHT. WHILE WE HAD DECELERATED TO ABOUT 30 MPH MY WIFE STUCK HER HAND OUT THE PASSENGER WINDOW WAVING FRANTICALLY AND SOME EXTREMELY SMART TRUCK DRIVER REALIZED WE WERE IN TROUBLE AND LET US OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE IN FRONT OF HIM AN THEN ONTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF SHUTTING DOWN AND RESTARTING IT FINALLY WENT BACK TO OPERATING PROPERLY, WHEN WE GOT HOME I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, THEY TOLD ME I HAD NO RECOURSE BUT TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED,(THE PART ALONE IS 546 DOLLARS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR) MY CAR IS LIKE BRAND NEW WITH 70,000 MILES ON IT AND IS ONLY DRIVEN ON LONG TRIPS. WE ARE RETIRED PEOPLE ON A SSI INCOME AND FEEL LIKE FORD SHOULD ASSIST US IN GETTING THIS REPAIRED BEING THAT WE ARE STILL ALIVE TO TALK ABOUT. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THEY HAD NO RECORD OF US AS OWNERS OF THIS CAR, WE BOUGHT IT FROM A LINCOLN MERCURY DEALER AS A PROGRAMMED CAR BUT FORD ONLY KNOWS OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER SO IF THERE WAS EVER A RECALL ON IT WE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER AND FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE, HOW MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE TO HAPPEN OR LAWSUITS FILED BEFORE THE BEAN COUNTERS SAY ENOUGH, LETS RECALL THESE VEHICLES OR AT LEAST ASSIST PEOPLE WITH DEFECTIVE CAR PARTS? *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10938683
- Incident
- Dec 29, 2016
- Mileage
- 70,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab > Accessories > Installation > Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide > PPT C > Step C2.<br /><br /> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light for overheating.
POWER TRAIN
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine crankshaft dowel pin, if equipped, when installing the transmission. Failure to adequately lubricate the converter hub greatly increases the likelihood of the flexplate cracking in the future. Missing dowels may cause a misalignment issue also resulting in a premature failure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
EQUIPMENT
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: Monroney Label (Window Sticker), Professional Technician Society (PTS) OASIS tab select SYNC or HVBOM. For Genuine Ford accessories use: PTS Workshop Tab select Dealer Installed Accessory or Accessory Installation.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2010Viewing | 24 | 2 | 0 | 57.8 |
| 2009 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 49.6 |
| 2008 | 78 | 3 | 1 | 57.6 |
| 2007 | 96 | 3 | 2 | 53.9 |
| 2006 | 143 | 3 | 1 | 57.0 |
| 2005 | 487 | 5 | 4 | 60.3 |
| 2004 | 347 | 2 | 5 | 56.3 |
| 2003 | 362 | 2 | 6 | 58.2 |
| 2002 | 78 | 2 | 1 | 54.1 |
| 2001 | 157 | 5 | 3 | 63.8 |
| 2000 | 162 | 8 | 3 | 61.5 |
| 1999 | 164 | 5 | 3 | 61.9 |
| 1998 | 143 | 7 | 3 | 62.0 |
| 1997 | 316 | 5 | 7 | 60.6 |
| 1996 | 239 | 6 | 7 | 64.7 |
| 1995 | 179 | 7 | 6 | 64.2 |
| 1994 | 156 | 3 | 5 | 66.8 |
| 1993 | 144 | 3 | 5 | 64.7 |
| 1992 | 255 | 3 | 7 | 66.4 |
| 1991 | 82 | 2 | 1 | 64.4 |
| 1990 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 52.2 |
| 1989 | 58 | 2 | 1 | 66.1 |
| 1988 | 73 | 3 | 1 | 68.9 |
| 1987 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 72.1 |
| 1986 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 69.6 |
| 1985 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 61.1 |
| 1984 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 66.5 |
| 1983 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.