2002 Mercury Grand Marquis Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,417miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 8% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,417 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.
“After driving to mall my daughter realized that my head lights were not on. Checked all fuse (under dash and under hood). None were blown. Realized that had no dome light but did have map/reading lights. No tail lights or brake lights except third brake lights. Had brights if I held high beam lever. Had car towed to shop. Was told that it was the light control module (lcm). Was told that ford had and extended warranty on this part. Took it to ford dealer. They said that it was only for the 2003-2005 models and that my car was not covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10759856, filed 2015-08, 118,575 miles“Problems with my wife's 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis ls not cranking at odd times. I have cranked up the car, and driven it into the garage, then go back out a couple minute later - 15-30 minutes - and the car would not crank. The last time I pulled the car into the garage one evening and when my wife went to go to work the next morning it would not crank. The dealer's service department can not find a problem. However, the left turn signal went out about a year ago, requiring a module be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10065824, filed 2004-04, 15,213 miles“The car has 87934 miles on it. When driving over 50 miles a hour it jerks and shakes the check emgine light will start flashing the coolant loght comes on then dies but will start right back up. Then coolant levels are fine. The license plate light does not work replaced bulbs and fuses”
NHTSA complaint #11058425, filed 2018-01, 87,934 miles“Dt: the contact stated the headlights intermittently stopped working while driving at night. This happened without any prior warning. When this occurred he could hold the high/low beam dimmer switch upright, and the high beam lights will stay on. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. Updated 12/27/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10143769, filed 2005-11, 18,600 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at night, the headlights failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the lcm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10703457, filed 2015-04, 6,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 293 | 60% |
| 2004 | 207 | 59% |
| 2003 | 207 | 57% |
| 2002 | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 13% |
| 1999 | 20 | 12% |
| 1998 | 16 | 11% |
| 1997 | 19 | 6% |
| 1996 | 18 | 8% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 12 | 8% |
| 1993 | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 | 23 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
17 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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