2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Mercury Grand Marquis 2004

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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (0%)

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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (29%)

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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.

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

80000 mi

US $800
The infamous lighting module. 
118000 mi

US $255
Replaced starter. 
92900 mi

US $800
Air conditioner compressor replaced 
100600 mi power window stopped working cruise control stopped working 
115000 mi

US $472
AC was cycling on at random and causing hard starting and long cranking and idle and engine surges. Replaced A/C switch. 
33000 mi

US $740
Fuse kept blowing. Needed compressor. 
36600 mi

US $215
Driver's side electric window regulator was replaced. 
43000 mi A/C blowing hot air (sometimes) but more yes than no. Compressor, evaporator, and condenser were all working well. After a closer look, they found a plug connected to the compressor had popped out and kept popping out. They tightened the connection, cleaner another part that was gunky and sent me on my way with NO CHARGE...but as usual I did nicely tip the mechanic. They had the car about an hour and a half. A/C cold as ever since! There are honest mechanics, in fact this is a franchise called Honest 1 Mechanic in Davie FL. I go no where else with my car. 
29545 mi

US $12000
Replaced Blower Motor Speed Controller 
34000 mi

US $250
The AC fan switch quit working so I had no AC till it was repaired 
21000 mi fix seat heater; driver 
58000 mi

US $40
Headlights failed while driving. Problem traced to defective Lighting Control Module. I replaced the defective relays inside the module and returned it to service. 
60000 mi

US $150
Air Conditioner required a recharge. 

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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

175000 mi

US $300
A/C compressor locked up. Replaced a/C compressor, accumulator drier, orfice and all seals. 
51300 mi

US $150
Volt meter started fluctuating. Went to car parts store, had battery and alternator tested. Battery had a bad cell. Replaced battery. 
70000 mi

US $400
Heater temperature control -- vacuum-powered blend door actuator was replaced. 
55180 mi

C $75
Corroded battery cable replaced 
138600 mi Malfunction in A/C control. Researched it and found out how to repair it myself. Saved about $650. 

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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Electrical Problems

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