Recalls ·2003 Mercury Grand Marquis

2003 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 395 complaints, most often about exterior lighting. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints395
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 15V861000 · 22 Dec 2015

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.

Risk: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E056000 · 13 Jun 2006

Problem: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Risk: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Exterior lighting29 · 72%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Steering5 · 12%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Suspension2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Engine2 · 5%
Seat belts1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. While operating the vehicle with the exterior lighting switch in auto mode, both the front and rear exterior lighting would not illuminate. While in manual mode, the tail lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to tom holzer ford (39300 w. 10 mile rd,…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to grieco ford of fort lauderdale (1333 n federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl 33304, (844) 648-2686) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front headlights shutoff independently while turned on. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact who is an independent…

Exterior lighting · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

First issue: The headlights and door chime stay on after key is removed and lights are off causing battery to drain while vehicle is not being operated. Second issue: 50 amp ignition fuse blows randomly while car is in motion which causes a complete loss of power to the car including: braking power and power steering…

Electrical system · Nov 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.