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2001 Mercury Grand Marquis repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2001 Mercury Grand Marquis repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (65%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

Engine not specified

Mercury Grand Marquis in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
Jun 2014

166000 mi

US $100
Misfire in number 5 cylinder. Found out spark plug failed and caused the coil above the spark plug to fail - Once repaired vehicle ran like new. Does not use oil and purrs like a kitten! They should not have stopped making this model!! 
Mercury Grand Marquis in Florida, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

108000 mi

US $100
Engine missing 

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2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Mercury Grand Marquis in Nevada, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016

79000 mi

US $6000
Cracked intake manifold and previous owner mixing coolants required me to have the engine, radiator, all hoses, intake manifold spark plug boots etc replaced. 
Jan 2017

85752 mi

US $313
Replace fuel pump (in gas tank). Purchased Motorcraft pump on line for $300, paid $225 to install. Replaced alternator with Motorcraft alternator, which turned out to be defective and had to be replaced again. 
Feb 2017

85917 mi

US $330
Rear suspension air bags started leaking. Bought conversion to coil spring kit on line for about $120+/- and paid shop 180 to install. 
Jun 2017

89399 mi

US $1000
ABS module went out. Removed it and sent it to Module Repair Pro in CA for rebuild. Reinstalled four days later and all is well. Front end started making popping noises and just felt mushy and weak. Bought all new suspension parts and shocks on line for $350 and paid local shop $650 to install. 
Mercury Grand Marquis in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2012 - Dec 2014
Dec 2012

81220 mi

C $200
IACV replaced 
Jul 2013

84300 mi
replaced all cat. converters 4 of them 
Apr 2014

91960 mi

C $250
Replaced egr valve 
Mercury Grand Marquis in Louisiana, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

130000 mi

US $400
U joints replaced 
Mercury Grand Marquis in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Feb 2015
Mar 2013

25000 mi
Car is sometimes hard to start when warm. Mechanic suggested aged diaphragm as likely culprit. Not repaired yet. 

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2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Mercury Grand Marquis in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

82460 mi

C $300
starter died. installed new one 
Mercury Grand Marquis in Alabama, United States
Dec 2014 - Sep 2018
May 2018

147000 mi

US $300
Front passenger ball joint, second replacement. 
Mercury Grand Marquis in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
May 2013

25900 mi

US $450
Seals worn and leaking on oil filled rear shock absorbers. Replace both left and right side shocks. Towed because a lot of fluid on driveway and unsure what it was. In retrospect could have driven it to the dealer. 
Feb 2014

30600 mi

US $100
Lock actuator broke from the rivet in the door. Purchased new lock actuator, had it installed and the shop re did the rivet. 

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2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Repair Histories

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