2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Steering Problems

“I own a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. My steering shaft is corroded and it is no longer safe to drive. I contacted my local ford dealer about the issue after realizing there was a recall on the same part but only to find out that the recall was for 2005-2011 . But when I go to buy the part. Its listed for years 2003-2011. I would like to know why 2003 was not on the recall?”

“While making a turn at an intersection in my 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis I felt a pop in my steering wheel ,which totally left the steering wheel spinning freely in my hands. Whatever broke was between the steering wheel and the firewall,because nothing moves under the hood. I was traveling about 15 to 20 MPH so I was able to stop before hitting a ditch.”

“I purchased new tires today for this vehicle. Dealer advised having front end alignment checked due to wear patterns on tires. Brought the vehicle to my front end alignment shop and told then that there is a flat spot when turning the wheel' the technician drove the vehicle and brought it into the shop to inspect the front end prior to doing any alignment work. The technician called the parts dealer and gave the VIN number and was told the availability of the oem and after market parts. …”

“Driving around a bend on a dark county highway in southern nj, no street lights. My headlights go out and wont come back on. Since my steering is stiff, I almost wrapped myself around a tree. Thank god, I have good brakes and driving on brand new tires on a dry road or I would be dead right now. My mechanic has always claimed that the stiff steering is a common problem & a manufacturing defect, but cost prohibitive for me to fix. When I took the car today, he said it was definitely the lighting control module ($600 part). …”

“Steering locks up while driving. While driving the steering locks up and you have to apply real force regain steering. I took to a mechanic and was informed it was the lowet steering joint. He informed me that hes encountered ithis on several occasions on this model car and there was a recal on this issue. I called my local dealership to inquire on the issue to be informed that it was the 2005+ model. I than called my) parts dealership to order the part to find out the part is for the 2003-2014 vehicle why isnt all applicable moldel years included in therecall”