1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 6% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the transmission fluid leaked onto the gasket pan. There was no fluid visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter, transmission pump, and pan needed to be replaced. Additionally, the transmission rear main seal and drive shaft required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10863133, filed 2016-05, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began making a knocking noise and the contact noticed smoke rising from underneath the hood. She pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to the repair shop. The mechanic stated that the plastic intake valve melted. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 89,021. The dealer stated 1 set of disc pads, 2 new rotors, and clutch fan. Updated 09/25/07”
NHTSA complaint #10202134, filed 2007-09, 89,021 miles“Transmission vibrates, slips (sounds like driving over rumble strips) during moderate acceleration. Had similar problem with 1992 gr marq. Ford motor co.fails to acknowledge that problem exists and refuses to pay for fix. Problem has existed for over 5 years. Talked to a fleet owner of 13 1997 gr marqs and he said 5 had already failed. This problem should be cause for a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #712559, filed 1999-09“Transmission vibrates, slips (sounds like driving over rumble strips) during moderate acceleration. The vehicle shudders and vibrates when traveling in 3rd and 4th gear and then loses power.”
NHTSA complaint #748571, filed 2001-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 | 12 | 4% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 29 | 20% |
| 1992 | 29 | 11% |
| 1991 | 8 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 3 | 43% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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