2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Mercury Grand Marquis 2003

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (4%)

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

98300 mi

US $477
replace lower steering shaft 
150000 mi

US $300
Steering shaft replaced 
157000 mi

US $1000
replaced upper steering column due to rust - these were recalled on the 2004 model year cars at one point but our car was never done and the recall is closed. VERY DANGEROUS and I'm not happy to have to do it. I had replaced the lower shaft previously. 
187800 mi

US $235
lower ball joint (1), align. turn 2 rotors 
70000 mi

US $322
Steering shaft also replaced because the universal joint was stiff from rust and dirt. 
92200 mi

US $400
Replace air bags 
72000 mi

US $500
Very noisy and often running rear suspension air pump. It was broken & needed to be replaced. 
205000 mi

US $700
Rear end work 

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

73000 mi Annoying squeak in front suspension. 

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Suspension Problems

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