1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,016miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 5% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,016 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was coming to a stop when the brake pedal started vibrating and going lower and lower to the floor and the car did not stop resulting in an accident. I was told by the ford mechanic that the computer tests did not show any problem with the antilock system but I think there is a problem when you apply your brakes and the car does not stop. I have also talked to a number of people some of them who work on cars etc..and found out that this is not an uncommon problem. Furthermore, it happens a lot and on all types of vehicles with antilock systems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457575, filed 2012-05“Vehicle downshifted into passing gear while driving down a hill and vehicle accelerated. Brakes did not response, causing consumer to run into a bus and telephone pole. Also, dual airbags did not deploy. But, cover came off, resulting in a broken hip and pelvis. Prior to this accident consumer was complaining about transmission. But, dealer stated it was not important.”
NHTSA complaint #859937, filed 2000-04“Upon applying brakes to make a graudal stop vehicle pulls to the left, causing poor vehicle control, problem is intermittent. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake pads and rotors. However, probelm still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #866993, filed 2000-08“Front disc brakes squeaked and squealed excessively since the original purchase of the vehicle. Returned vehicle several times to dealer to correct problem. Dealer replaced front pads and turned rotors. Replacement pads were ford motorcraft pads. Braking power was noticeably reduced immediately after the ford motorcraft pads were installed. After another trip to the dealer, ford oem pads were installed. Braking power was restored to normal (original) levels, and the squeaking / squealing was gone. …”
NHTSA complaint #767898, filed 2002-09“Consumer states when applying brakes in rainy weather, vehicle pulls to one side or the other, dealer states there is a design flaw and can not remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #559964, filed 2001-02Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 23% |
| 2008 | 10 | 13% |
| 2007 | 6 | 6% |
| 2006 | 12 | 8% |
| 2005 | 18 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 | 16 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 11% |
| 1996 | 23 | 10% |
| 1995 | 30 | 17% |
| 1994 | 19 | 12% |
| 1993 | 22 | 15% |
| 1992 | 48 | 19% |
| 1991 | 13 | 16% |
| 1990 | 8 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 10% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
26 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTires
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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