1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 10%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 10% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving pins in steering coulm became losse and caused car to shut off while at stop light had to tow to service shop; had found common ford issue with loose steering pins in 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should be recall very dangerous to happen to some cast is $300 plus tax and tow I feel ford ouwes me to this that built this car not me its cost as much as a decent used car to day I would like ford to offfer me help; with there past issues with cars”
NHTSA complaint #11278876, filed 2019-11, 154,850 miles“While driving on the expressway, the vehicle suddenly changed lanes and the steering became erratic. Upon examination, the idler arm had separated from the steering link arm. There was no warning and the vehicle had recently passed a safety inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10786786, filed 2015-10, 140,000 miles“While parking at a low speed, the front right tie rod fell off. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership repaired the tie rod. ...other tie rod on left side was about to fall off and the other two were badly worn. No place to grease, so it mudt be life time.”
NHTSA complaint #10111383, filed 2005-02, 54,000 miles“While driving 30 MPH front driver's side tie rod fell off. As a result, the steering wheel was unable to turn in either direction. The cause has yet to be determined. The original tie rod end was assembled with no grease and could not be greased.”
NHTSA complaint #10114949, filed 2005-04, 90,000 miles“The consumer took the vehicle in for an oil change and the mechanic stated that the left tie rod needed to be replaced because there was too much play in the tie rod.”
NHTSA complaint #10020076, filed 2003-05, 1,999 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 6 | 24% |
| 2009 | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 | 23 | 29% |
| 2007 | 9 | 9% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 | 65 | 19% |
| 2003 | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 | 16 | 10% |
| 1998 | 17 | 12% |
| 1997 | 22 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 13% |
| 1992 | 9 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
26 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTires
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBrakes
9 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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