1996 Ford Grand Marquis Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%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 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis, 30% 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.
“Fw; 1996 mercury Grand Marquis fuel tank problem. The consumer wanted to know about the possiblility of the fuel tank rupturing following a high energy rear end collision resulting in severe fires. The consumer wanted to know if police and civilian versions of the crown victoria share the same fuel system and rear suspension geometry. Consumer would like some help trying to decide how safe her 1996 Grand Marquis.”
NHTSA complaint #10095208, filed 2004-09“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“Consumer stated while vehicle was parked, water began leaking from the engine compartment, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and was informed that the plastic intake manifold had cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #8002986, filed 2002-01Fuel system: 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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