2001 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
157 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
71,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 86 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 157 complaints (14.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 28 | 17.8% |
| Steering behavior | 15 | 9.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 2.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 |
| Seat Belts | 16 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 23; Seat Belts: 16; Air Bags:Frontal: 12; Engine: 9; Air Bags: 8; Electrical System: 8; Exterior Lighting: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 20 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 20; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 10
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 71 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 22; 2002: 24; 2003: 16; 2004: 14; 2005: 9; 2006: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 7; 2009: 7; 2010: 7; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 4; 2014: 5; 2015: 5; 2016: 4; 2017: 5; 2018: 5; 2019: 4; 2020: 4; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002107 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE ACCELERATION STOPPED BY ITSELF ON ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. WHEN ON CRUISE GOING UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE RAPIDLY WHEN HOLDING THE ACCELERATOR UP.*SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002107 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007689 · 2003-02-17 (February 17, 2003)
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2001 WITH PEDAL ADJUSTER RAISED IN UP POSITION CAUSES THE CAR TO HAVE A BURNING BRAKE SMELL. WHEN THE PEDALS ARE IN A RASIED POSITION, AND THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES, THE SMELL IS THAT OF BURNING BRAKES. DEALER HAS CHECKED ONCE AND CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 17,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007689 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012013 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. THE CONSUMER SWERVED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH A POST. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER'S FACE THAT REQUIRED STICHES. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016229 · 2003-04-20 (April 20, 2003)
2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS TRUNK CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MORNING. WASN'T USED THAT MORNING. CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019858 · 2003-05-14 (May 14, 2003)
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019872 · 2003-05-14 (May 14, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE SWAY BAR BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE REAR END TO LOCK UP. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019873 · 2003-05-14 (May 14, 2003)
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023437 · 2003-06-20 (June 20, 2003)
TURNING SIGNAL STARTED TO FLASHING REALLY FAST, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023437 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V270000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2000-09-13 (September 13, 2000)
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE CERTAIN SYSTEM FAULTS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATING DURING THE SELF-TEST SEQUENCE AT VEHICLE START-UP.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RCM IN THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign record ↗00V412000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Reported: 2000-12-06 (December 6, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT MOUNT THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE HOUSING MISSING. IF SOME OR ALL OF THE SCREWS ARE MISSING, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINS COULD BE AFFECTED.
Consequence: IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RCM AND CRASH SENSORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.
NHTSA campaign record ↗01V227001 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 2001-07-16 (July 16, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign record ↗