1996 Ford Grand Marquis Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 50%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis, 50% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,625 miles.
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 driving the engine light illuminated and the driver began to smell smoke. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where they replaced the plastic intake manifold. The consumer found a service program which was issued for the defect and believes the vehicle should have been repaired free under the program.”
NHTSA complaint #10038404, filed 2003-10, 90,000 miles“Consumer states that vehicle has an extreme leakage of water from the front passenger side, and may cause electrical problems. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002309, filed 2003-01, 65,250 miles“While driving, vehicle started smoking under the hood because of plastic manifold intake cracked. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002215, filed 2003-01, 94,000 miles“Engine light illuminated on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked and spilled coolant inside the engine. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10079495, filed 2004-06Engine cooling: other model years
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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.
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