1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 7% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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 whole car would rattle if you would hit a bump like it was going to fall apart took it to a trusted repair shop they said it was body mounts the car only had 15,000 miles on it the dealer said that the body mounts are not under warranty then I had to pay $900.00 to replace them. I am very upset and will never buy another ford product!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10030343, filed 2003-07, 15,000 miles“During a rainstorm the door will hold water. Will drain out which could cause a short, and loss of power within electrical wiring that is also located within door assembly. Dealer has done water leak test numerous times and replaced keyboard actuator/rim panel, and drilled new drain holes,etc. Defect is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #823129, filed 1998-05“Trunk release button can be activated by anyone unless the car door is locked. Incident disturbs consumer with small children. In manual, shows key slot with the release in the button which is not there in this model. Dealer and manufacturer notified, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #832372, filed 1998-12“When driving if pavement is a little uneven the vehicle vibrates crazy. When riding over bumps the vehicle sounds like a truck. Vehicle was at dealership at least four times for repairs which dealer said, there is no prioblem.”
NHTSA complaint #840773, filed 1999-06“When applying the brakes frame lifts up and shakes on the right side due to the bolts stripping on the vehicle. This can cause the body of the vehicle to separate from the vehicle in a vehicle crash. Dealer has vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #842290, filed 1999-07Body 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 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
26 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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