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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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Chart based on 197 repairs.
Mercury Grand Marquis suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (54%)
< $100 (10%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 1000 mi | replace rear shock absorber |
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 82000 mi US $100 |
Rear air suspension malfunctioned. Rear of car was sagging tremendously. Replaced rear air springs with conventional coil springs. |
| 104000 mi US $268 |
Had both rear shocks replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $500 |
Replaced front drivers side wheel bearing assembly and front shocks. |
| 128000 mi US $600 |
Pump for air suspension system died. Had coil kit installed. |
| 140000 mi US $700 |
Tie rod ends replaced. Components were worn and needed to be replaced so alignment could be set properly. |
| 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. |
| 39000 mi US $220 |
Power steering pressure switch broken and leaking, needed replacement. |
| 107000 mi US $222 |
ball joint replaced |
| 109000 mi US $244 |
replaced power steering pump |
| 117000 mi US $550 |
Steering became "loose" and vague with some vibration with some clunking noise. Upon inspection, the ball joints needed replacing. |
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 36700 mi US $350 |
Leaking rear shock absorber. Replaced both rear shocks. |
| 205000 mi US $372 |
car would steer erratically when on rough roads. rear suspension arms on both sides, upper and lower were wore out. replaced them in a few min. car steers great now. rear tires were moving forward and or backward depending on the gear.D-R |
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 70000 mi US $322 |
Steering shaft also replaced because the universal joint was stiff from rust and dirt. |
| 150000 mi US $300 |
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. |
| 187800 mi US $235 |
lower ball joint (1), align. turn 2 rotors |
| 205000 mi US $700 |
Rear end work |
| 98300 mi US $477 |
replace lower steering shaft |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Very noisy and often running rear suspension air pump. It was broken & needed to be replaced. |
| 92200 mi US $400 |
Replace air bags |
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 73000 mi | Annoying squeak in front suspension. |
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 25900 mi US $450 |
Seals worn and leaking on oil filled rear shock absorbers. Replace both left and right side shocks. Towed because a lot of fluid on driveway and unsure what it was. In retrospect could have driven it to the dealer. |
| 147000 mi US $300 |
Front passenger ball joint, second replacement. |
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
Engine not specified
| 66000 mi | front wheel bearing hubs |
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 158000 mi US $35 |
Replaced worn rear shock absorbers. |
| 163700 mi US $400 |
Ball joint and leaking shock absorber. Replaced front left ball joint and front shocks. Also required alignment. Discovered defective tire too! |
| 168000 mi US $450 |
Front shock absorbers were both leaking heavily. These were replaced in 09/2013 and 10/2012 previously. No, I don't offroad my Marquis. It just eats shocks for some reason. |
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 123700 mi US $900 |
Upper and lower ball joints replaced. |
| 201000 mi US $450 |
Idler arm and pitman arm had to be replaced |
| 215000 mi US $250 |
Sway bar links worn/had to be replaced. Also had front end alignment. |
| 139000 mi US $400 |
Broken control arm, replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $80 |
Replaced 10(yes ten)yr. old battery. Bought in 2002/18k miles. Since,repairs for normal wear items only. Air suspension rear;(expansion joints? what are they?)but mushy handling for fast maneuvers so avoid race car driving techniques. |
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $1800 |
Loose steering and clunk |
| 160300 mi US $800 |
Car driven hard in town by wife. Had 156k miles. Some suspension components needed replacement. Overall, a very reliable and durable automobile. |
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 62500 mi US $1200 |
4 tie rod ends and 4 tires |
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