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Mercury Grand Marquis repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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Mercury Grand Marquis electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

37000 mi

US $1238
HVAC blend door actuator stuck, tear apart entire dashboard to replace, also noticed battery was cracked and replaced while there. 
103000 mi

US $600
Car died suddenly in traffic. Towed to nearby shop, replaced alternator 

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2008 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

795000 mi

US $240
FULL SYSTEM CHEC 

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2006 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

62000 mi

US $460
Blend Door malfunction. Unhelpful "Easycare" Warranty did not cover this part even though brochure stated that the warranty covered the AC system "comprehensively". Be careful out there as there are ripoff warranty companies. 
147000 mi

US $300
Driver window won’t go down. Replaced motor. 
147300 mi

US $70
replaced air blend door actuator. Replaced clock spring in steering column. 

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2005 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

36000 mi Power door lock - front passenger door would not lock. Removed door lock power cables and re-installed. Been working fine ever since. 

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2005 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

199800 mi

US $550
air-bag light 
83000 mi Lighting Power module: warrentee repair, no part, gave me loaner in shop for 30 days - part on back order 
243000 mi

US $700
seat belt pretensioner system on passenger side; air-bag code "34" 
130200 mi

﷼1000
Had to change the dynamo and battery. 

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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

29545 mi

US $12000
Replaced Blower Motor Speed Controller 
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. 
34000 mi

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

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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. 
55180 mi

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

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

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. :( 
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. 
90000 mi

US $50
Driver's door window regulator replaced 

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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 
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 ... 
91818 mi

US $487
replace alternator replace pcm 
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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2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

85752 mi

US $313
Replaced alternator with Motorcraft alternator, which turned out to be defective and had to be replaced again. 

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2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

82460 mi

C $300
starter died. installed new one 

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2000 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

83000 mi

US $56
The heater/air cond. fan motor speed module is intermittent and needs to be replaced. I wired a switch to bypass the module and turn on the fan full speed if the module fails to. Can't be without defroster in the cold and snow. (Later fixed itself.) 
172000 mi

US $943
A/C compressor and A/C hose leaking. Replaced compressor and hose, then recharge system. 

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1999 Mercury Grand Marquis

Engine not specified

40200 mi

US $800
No heater and no AC. Needed to replace valve in dash. 
41000 mi

US $200
dead battery. replaced. 

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

188000 mi

US $1200
A/C compressor failed. A/C compressor, accumulator, and orifice tube replaced. 
195000 mi

US $40
Replaced right front window regulator. 

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