1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,750 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 vehicle was making a noise. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and the dealer determined that the front frame broke, and leaned against the catalytic converter. Vehicle previouslybroke at different position. Dealer will not let the consumer remove the vehicle from the shop until it had been repaired. .....the was the second time that frame broke for no reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10109556, filed 2005-02, 67,750 miles“The frame of my 1996 Grand Marquis became seperated due to bad welding. The car was taken to firestone where they informed me that the frame came apart due to bad welding. Car was then towed to ford where they declined to repair the car or pay for the cost. Ford stated they would not cover it due to mileage and must be towed to a body shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10037143, filed 2003-09“While driving, the simulated convertible top flew off, the top flew off due to not being installed properly, the 3 strips of rubber on the roof still had the paper attached to it instead of being peeled off to secure the fiberglass top.”
NHTSA complaint #557216, filed 2000-11“While approaching a stop, after going 15mph, the right front a frame broke, causing the frame to be disconnected from body of vehicle. Had vehicle taken to dealer. Dealer refused to repair due to mileage, but the mechanic repaired the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #823264, filed 1998-05Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 11% |
| 2007 | 18 | 19% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
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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