1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,473miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,473 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Dt: while driving the brake lines failed and had to be replaced. The owner came outside and saw the brake fluid on the ground and realized that the brake lines failed. The owner drove the vehicle with no brakes to the dealership and they repaired it. Then the owner realized that the brake lines were rusted. The left rear seat belt was replaced twice. The wiper motor, wiper switch, drivers side mirror switch and rotors were all replaced. The turn signal switch, driver window switch , tail light , catalytic converter were replaced. The consumer was told the ball joints and shocks were bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133902, filed 2005-10, 90,473 miles“00 v 157 002/fmvss 209/seat belts: both front shoulder belts are not restraining properly and causing occupant to be without any restraint and can lead to injuries if involved in a car crash. Dealer notified and informed that vehicle VIN# was not cover under a mfr's recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #868845, filed 2000-08“Started to transport my grandchidren who are in neeed of car seats. Seat belts will not retract after using them 2 times precluding use of the car for transporting the chidren.”
NHTSA complaint #736775, filed 2000-11“Front seat passenger side seat belt would not release. Cut seat belt to release passenger after extensive effort to release the buckle. No evidence of damage to buckle or improper use.”
NHTSA complaint #714331, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 00V157001Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000, Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000
- 00V157002Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000, Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 15% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 6 | 14% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology