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Expensive Mercury Grand Marquis repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 24 repairs.
Mercury Grand Marquis repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (85%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 20 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. |
| 73000 mi US $540 |
Could not put gas in, would shut off pump constantly. After cleaning vent on filler tube and it didn't help, decided EVAP part needed replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $600 |
Car died suddenly in traffic. Towed to nearby shop, replaced alternator |
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 225000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission rebuilt |
| 130200 mi ﷼1000 |
Had to change the dynamo and battery. |
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 92000 mi US $900 |
replaced engine control module |
| 92900 mi US $800 |
Air conditioner compressor replaced |
| 96400 mi US $2300 |
transmission failure - had a rebuilt tranny installed |
| 107000 mi US $222 |
ball joint replaced |
| 109000 mi US $244 |
replaced power steering pump |
| 114000 mi US $1900 |
could not re-fuel car easily as all attempts resulted in fuel pump shutting off every 5 seconds. needed new fuel tank and wiring harness. waited for shop to locate parts. |
| 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. needed new heater core. Heat only gave fumes. |
| 117000 mi US $550 |
Steering became "loose" and vague with some vibration with some clunking noise. Upon inspection, the ball joints needed replacing. trunk leaking with a few inches of water in bottom |
| 122000 mi US $2900 |
shifting became erratic and the engine would rev-up to around 1500- 1800 rpm then it would slam into 1st gear. I think they just replaced some solenoids and some burnt bands, then refilled with fresh fluid. |
| 125000 mi US $1244 |
replaced fuel pump and accelerator return valve |
| 128000 mi US $100 |
Car had loud knock, was a blown rod . we donated the car no longer own |
| 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 |
| 37000 mi US $1032 |
fuel pump replaced |
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 150000 mi US $300 |
Radiator replaced 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. replaced all four rotors and pads, calipers on rear were too rusty and so we opted to replace. the fronts were cleaned and lubed. exhaust bracket was rusted- replaced |
| 91818 mi US $487 |
replace alternator replace pcm |
| 96000 mi US $1275 |
replace intake manifold |
| 98300 mi US $477 |
replace lower steering shaft |
| 113012 mi US $1069 |
fuel pump replaced intake manifold replaced |
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $6000 |
Cracked intake manifold and previous owner mixing coolants required me to have the engine, radiator, all hoses, intake manifold spark plug boots etc replaced. |
| 85752 mi US $313 |
Replace fuel pump (in gas tank). Purchased Motorcraft pump on line for $300, paid $225 to install. Replaced alternator with Motorcraft alternator, which turned out to be defective and had to be replaced again. |
| 85917 mi US $330 |
Rear suspension air bags started leaking. Bought conversion to coil spring kit on line for about $120+/- and paid shop 180 to install. |
| 89399 mi US $1000 |
Front end started making popping noises and just felt mushy and weak. Bought all new suspension parts and shocks on line for $350 and paid local shop $650 to install. |
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 87000 mi US $107 |
Belt tensioner pulley failing; was replaced. |
| 94000 mi US $200 |
Brake pedal fade. Master cylinder replaced. |
| 135300 mi US $900 |
Upper and lower ball joints replaced. Oil gauge showing no oil pressure. Oil pressure sensor/switch replaced. |
| 143000 mi US $2175 |
Transmission rebuilt due to loss of second gear. |
| 143000 mi US $2200 |
Transmission was rebuilt and torque converter replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $943 |
A/C compressor and A/C hose leaking. Replaced compressor and hose, then recharge system. |
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $1800 |
Loose steering and clunk |
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 113000 mi US $1500 |
Intake manifold was replaced at this time. The car still had the original all plastic unit which included a plastic coolant crossover which were prone to rupturing as they aged. The intake was replaced with the updated design with an aluminum crossover and is not prone to failure. |
| 140000 mi US $700 |
Tie rod ends replaced. Components were worn and needed to be replaced so alignment could be set properly. |
| 145000 mi US $200 |
Headlights had badly yellowed with age. Replaced with aftermarket units to restore light clarity. |
| 151000 mi US $300 |
Front suspension was worn. Had upper and lower ball joints replaced on both sides. Pittman arm was also replaced at this time due to play. Replaced shock absorbers as the original units were beginning to leak. Also stabilizer links were replaced at this time. |
| 160000 mi US $275 |
Idler arm replaced. |
| 170000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear window regulators. |
| 188000 mi US $1200 |
A/C compressor failed. A/C compressor, accumulator, and orifice tube replaced. |
| 201000 mi US $150 |
Replaced hoses. Old hoses did not show signs of wear, but were original and were replaced out of preventive maintenance. Replaced spark plugs at recommended service interval. Replaced serpentine belt, idler pulley, and tensioner pulley. The pulleys seemed to be worn with age and the old belt was showing signs of cracking. |
| 62500 mi US $1200 |
4 tie rod ends and 4 tires |
| 67000 mi US $293 |
loose pulley and worn belt |
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 240000 mi US $1800 |
Replace engine. Apparently a damaged valve. Replacement cheaper than engine repair. |
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