1995 Mercury Grand Marquis Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 13%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 13% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering box seals went twice in 2 weeks. Another complaint on this site tells the same story. The seals went once when I went to drive and the other time, when I went to back into a parking space.”
NHTSA complaint #10220766, filed 2008-03, 95,000 miles“Took car in for squeaking noise under car; discovered it was u-joint seal going dry. However, upon inspection technician discovered four dangerously worn ball joints, both upper and lower ball joints on both sides, and dangerously worn idler arm. This was confirmed visually by myself. Upper left ball joint was in the best condition, all others were missing jackets, had no lubrication, and worn to the level that very little force was needed to remove the ball from the socket after removal, one came out with no force. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592190, filed 2014-05, 157,659 miles“Vehicle was going approximately 25mph and inner tie rod on front left hand side fell off. Vehicle came to a screeching halt, and was unable to operate there after. There was no warning. Dealer was notified. The dealer stated that the tie rod had deteriorated prior to the incident. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #8013660, filed 2002-07, 55,000 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that when he applied the brakes the pedal went all the way to the floor. The contact stated that the brake fluid leaked from the brake line. A certified mechanic replaced the brake lines on the vehicle. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer. The contact stated at only 38,000 miles, while stopped and making a left turn, the pitman arm came off and caused loss of steering control. A mechanic repaired the pitman arm .”
NHTSA complaint #10138245, filed 2005-09, 48,000 miles“Steering box seal let go, causing me to lose steering. Did this twice in 2 weeks. Seals in the gearbox are very common. Happened when I started the car and started to drive and the seal went both times.”
NHTSA complaint #10169466, filed 2006-09Steering: 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 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mercury 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.
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