2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 3% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“When driving with rear windows down, and initiating the controls to return the rear windows to their closed position, upon the rear windows reaching the top closed position, the driver side front window opens partially or may open fully on it's own. Also when attempting to roll all windows up at the same time, the circuitry becomes overloaded and all windows stop and will not move for about 3 to 5 minutes until the circuit timer resets.”
NHTSA complaint #10023438, filed 2003-06, 20,000 miles“Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. Also, srs light stays illuminated while the vehicle is in motion. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #883994, filed 2001-03“While driving in sleet and snow storm windshield wipers froze and stopped working. Windshield wiper blades werer very thin. Cause unknown. Please add VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #8006038, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 13 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 17 | 10% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 16 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
27 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 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 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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