1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 239 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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“The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. Occasionally, when driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle would vibrate. The vibration also occurred while driving between 35-40 MPH. The contact stated that she had to add water to the antifreeze receptacle each day because the vehicle would overheat. While making a left turn, the contact would hear a rustling sound as if something was rubbing together. In addition, the rear windows would not go down. The front passenger side window would go down, but would not go back up. The contact was informed that the failure was electrical. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220703, filed 2008-03, 73,000 miles“The A/C electronic actuator motor controls the A/C and defroster. The unit failed so that during defrost mode only cold air was available. While traveling the unit failed so that I could not defrost the windshield. This unit should only fail in the failsafe state (provide hot air) or have an manual override for the driver so that he can move the door to get hot air when in defrost during a failure. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769789, filed 2002-11“Windshield replaced several times; pits, then runs when hit with small pebble.; I have owned many cars in the past, never had such a problem with windshield. Car has 60,000 miles on it and is just under 3 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #702892, filed 1999-02“While vehicle was parked engine compartment fire under the hood due to an electrical short. Also, replaced the side view mirror which has electrical parts. Referenced in ea02-025”
NHTSA complaint #806612, filed 1997-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 13 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 17 | 10% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 16 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1983 | 1 | 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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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