1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,243miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 0% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,243 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.
“The car all of a sudden felt different while driving one day, kind of sluggish and then the engine light went on. The temp rose and smoke started coming out from under the hood. When I pulled over to let cool down I couldn't start it up again. Had it towed to a mechanic who said that the engine was shot. Not worth repairing. Had it towed back home and its been parked in my driveway ever since.”
NHTSA complaint #10483974, filed 2012-11, 106,243 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
85 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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