1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1% of the 143 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Driver's door would shut down whenever vehicle was parked on an incline. Door would always close on the person exiting out on that side, and could cause personal injury.”
NHTSA complaint #854699, filed 2000-01Latches, 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 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
26 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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