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1996 Ford Grand Marquis Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
10%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While traveling noticed smoke coming from under hood consumer pulled velicle over and noticed coolent and water sprying over engine . Vehicle was towed to dealer. Intake manifold was cracked. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8001608, filed 2002-01

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999120%
1997316%
1996110%
1994240%
1992444%

Other parts of the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology