1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 contact stated, as the break pedal was released to begin a left turn, the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The driver side seatbelt retractor failed to lock, causing the contact's head to hit the steering wheel, which resulted in an injury. A police report was filed and a complaint was filed with the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10163032, filed 2006-07, 86,000 miles“1999 Mercury Grand Marquis seat belt buckle malfunctioned. The consumer's nephew was unable to unbuckle the seat belt located on the rear of the vehicle. He had to wiggle out of the seat belt to exit the vehicle. Further attempts at unlocking the seat belt buckle were unsuccessfully.”
NHTSA complaint #10132342, filed 2005-08“When driving at any speed the exterior and interior mirrors are vibrating due to the mirrors not being solid. Also, rear seat belt will lock up on any person that is too large for seat belt consumer is unable to get out of seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #852479, filed 1999-11“Rear right side passenger's seat belt has separated from its anchor. The dealer will be notified about the problem. Vehicle is used by the treasury department.”
NHTSA complaint #845451, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 00V157001Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000, Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000
- 00V157002Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000, Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 15% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 6 | 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 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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