1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 0% of the 239 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 vehicle wanders,; also, steering is very hard to control. Worse when windy or rain ing. In addition, hoode latch needed adjustment and check engine light stays on after starting vehicle. Vehicle has been taken to dealers and they are unable to locate a problem. Notes vehicle is operating according to manufacturer's specifications.”
NHTSA complaint #821799, filed 1998-03Related recalls
- 96V070000Apr 22, 1996When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1996, Ford Thunderbird 1996, Lincoln Town CAR 1996 +4 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 6 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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