1994 Mercury Grand Marquis Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 6% of the 156 complaints for this model year.
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 20-25 MPH and when making a right hand turn outer tie rod fell off, causing loss of control, and resulting in a near accident on side street, almost hit a telephone pole. Dealer and ford have been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #862750, filed 2000-05“While driving hon ighway, bolts that hold steering gear box to the frame broke, no warning, turned wheel, no response, nearly caused a crash, according to repair shop, bolts were broken, will replace bolts with new bolts.”
NHTSA complaint #810596, filed 1997-04“When turning left the steering wheel locks up. The steering wheel has to be jerked in order for the vehicle to go straight. Also the vehicle virbrates while driving at any speed. Vehicle will be checked by mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #812703, filed 1997-06“While driving steering wheel gets stuck. Occupant needs to pull the steering wheel where he hears a snap and rattling noise. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #845005, filed 1999-08“While driving the left hand part of steering column began to smoke due to possible elctrical short. There was clicking noise before the vehicle began smoking.”
NHTSA complaint #813036, filed 1997-06Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 6 | 24% |
| 2009 | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 | 23 | 29% |
| 2007 | 9 | 9% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 | 65 | 19% |
| 2003 | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 | 16 | 10% |
| 1998 | 17 | 12% |
| 1997 | 22 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 13% |
| 1992 | 9 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
33 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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