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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (67%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 6 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

126400 mi

US $850
rear axle had become egg shaped and was wearing through 
32700 mi

US $640
Axle needed to be replaced. The 2003 model year cars made prior to 1/1/2013 had faulty "soft" axles. This is a known issue you can search on Google. Horrible job by Ford to not issue a recall for this. 
88000 mi

US $400
differential failure ... rear axel etc ... 
95300 mi

US $480
Replace rear axle ... 
90100 mi

US $750
Rear differential housing sprung a leak and took rear end bearings with it. Replace and repacked bearings. 

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Transmission Problems

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