2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 348 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2% of the 348 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On december 23, 2015 I was driving my 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis through an intersection in harris county, texas. I had just received a green light and was proceeding to make a left turn when my vehicle was hit by another vehicle in the driver's side front. The damage to my vehicle was severe. The at fault driver's insurance company declared my vehicle a total loss. My vehicle's air bags did not deploy. I was wearing my seat and shoulder belts at the time of the collision. I was examined at a nearby emergency room. …”
NHTSA complaint #10821877, filed 2016-01, 65,000 miles“I notice small paint peeling at first around back window then since have sever paint issues on both sides of car near rear window going to roof . Also other points on car body paint peeling not staying to car surface . This car has now only 44000 and has been rarely used and mostly garaged . It was a gift from my parents whom are now passed away. I am at this point in disbelief because I only use this car mostly in summer . I am disabled and a us coast guard veteran and feel this is an issue from improper paint application or metal preparation form day of build . Recall needed a.s.a.p.”
NHTSA complaint #10573693, filed 2014-03, 27,500 miles“Paint peeling on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. Doors rusting out due to rain/wash water accumulating in doors. Rust bubbling under window rubber. Spoke to wester ny ford rep- claims there's nothing ford can do.”
NHTSA complaint #10242050, filed 2008-09, 50,000 miles“Fuel pump and crankshaft sensor both went out on vehicle at same time. Repair of crankshaft sensor was a $400 and fuel pump repair was $740. Doors do not lock properly when using the key remote and lights inside the vehicle on controls flicker on and off. Heating element in leather seat on passenger side has never worked and had to replace tires due to unusual wear and tear. Cost to replace tires was $478. Driver sides door will not shut all the way due to alignment problems and this problem has not been corrected. Had to replace fuel filter due to leaking and this cost $178. …”
NHTSA complaint #10371083, filed 2010-12, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 65 MPH, the contact stated that the fiberglass roof detached from the vehicle and ejected onto the rear windshield and trunk. Both the trunk and windshield sustained damage. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 203,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10416824, filed 2011-08, 203,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 11% |
| 2007 | 18 | 19% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
207 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsInterior lighting
6 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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