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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 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

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

65000 mi

US $43
The blend door for the HVAC system died. I'm not complaining since the original lasted 11 years. Managed to replace it myself in under 2 hours. 
49000 mi

US $723
Air bag light came on. Problem was passenger side seat belt pre-tensioner sensor was open. Only repair possible was complete seat belt and harness replacement. The correct light flint color is not available. Dark gray belt installed. :( 

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

59000 mi

US $770
Replace automatic temperature control head 
91818 mi

US $487
replace alternator replace pcm 
83200 mi

US $335
A/C not cooling. Fan blower relay and the electrical wiring was replaced. 
84000 mi

US $195
Driver side window switch would not raise the window. 
87000 mi

US $300
The car would not start. The starter was replaced. 
106500 mi Lighting control module. 
108000 mi

US $300
Tail lights will not come on, or stay on ... 
88200 mi

US $651
The car started blowing very hot air with AC on. I had to turn it off. The blend door motor had to be replaced. It required removing and replacing instrument panel. 
88600 mi

US $560
Taking the car home after previous repair, the airbag light stayed on. I returned to the dealer and found that it was a module behind the instrument panel that had failed. Part had to ordered. Instrument panel removed and replaced again. 
97673 mi

US $492
Leaking accumulator was replaced. 

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Electrical Problems

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