2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 13%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 13% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My sister and I'm writing this report on her behalf. Her car is a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. Last month, (feb '07) while driving, the car's engine shut down several times. Each time she heard a beep and warning lights came on- check engine, traction control and another she can't recall. After a minute or so, the engine would start normally. She took it to the ford dealer, sawgrass ford in sunrise, fl. The problem recurred and she again took the car to the dealer. The last time they found a transmission problem and repaired it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184020, filed 2007-03, 18,200 miles“Consistent problem with turn signal and air-conditioning malfunction. Fuse blows-no turn signal or air conditioning. Possible electrical problem and safety/fire hazard. Cerame dealership in st. Louis, mo has not been unable to locate the problem. Dealership service has replaced one wire and a sensor. Problem still exists. Taking vehicle back to dealership to resolve 6/23/03.”
NHTSA complaint #10068991, filed 2004-01, 20,000 miles“When stopping or braking the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer indicated that the vehicle's warranty was expired. The consumer felt that the dealer should repair the vehicle free of charge since the original defect occurred while the vehicle was still under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10053692, filed 2004-02, 34,000 miles“While making a right turn into a parking space the engine lost power which resulted in the steering wheel and gear shift locking up. The dealer stated they could not duplicate the problem. Consumer got out of car and rocked it back and forth for a few minute. Het got back into the car and tried to move both the wheel and the gear shift. After about 5 minutes of this they both unlocked and the car was ok for 5-6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10115553, filed 2005-04, 31,000 miles“Engine coolant light kept coming on. Vehicle shut down. This occurred when driving at any speed. Vehicle began to down shift. It drove erratically. Consumer took vehicle to dealership on several occasions. Dealership provided some services that were non effective to the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10091816, filed 2004-09, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023943Oct 1, 2007Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes…
- 10018959Dec 14, 2005Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the…
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 17 | 10% |
| 1999 | 26 | 16% |
| 1998 | 26 | 18% |
| 1997 | 124 | 39% |
| 1996 | 85 | 36% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 15 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 19 | 7% |
| 1991 | 10 | 12% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 7 | 10% |
| 1987 | 5 | 12% |
| 1986 | 4 | 19% |
| 1985 | 3 | 14% |
| 1984 | 5 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
27 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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