2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 348 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1% of the 348 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.
“Check air suspension light came on. Vehicle bottomed out causing very poor handling and control. Repair showed failure of air compressor pump, part number 8w1z5319a, a part common to ford motor vehicles with air suspension. The replacement pump has a mrp of $410.00 and $238.00 labor. The vehicle is only driven on paved roads and has never been damaged by poor road conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10437148, filed 2011-11, 33,000 miles“2004 Mercury marquis rear shocks went bad. Consumer would like reimbursement for repair work done. The consumer noticed a slight bounce coming from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer was informed the shocks were leaking oil.”
NHTSA complaint #10165820, filed 2006-08, 21,000 miles“Vehicle vibrated when in motion at speeds of 45 MPH or greater.when driving at 70 MPH back end swayed.consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, who changed and balanced tires, also, changed the wheel hubs, but problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10094834, filed 2004-10Related service bulletins
- 10011151Aug 9, 2004Squeak or rubbing noise from front suspension - front spring insulator revised.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 | 11 | 14% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 9% |
| 1999 | 18 | 11% |
| 1998 | 16 | 11% |
| 1997 | 26 | 8% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 17 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsInterior lighting
6 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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