2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 348 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,789miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 3% of the 348 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,789 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.
“While driving, the visibility wipers engaged with out being turned on by me. The cleaner sprayed the entire contents out from reservoir with out me pressing the button. This also occured while vehicle was not turned on with the key. Visibility wipers will not turn on when turned to any speed except high.”
NHTSA complaint #10911005, filed 2016-10, 125,000 miles“I was driving home with my wife and wipers came on in delay mode by themselves without me touching anything . I called my dealer and was told that they thought it was the wiper motor or the multi function switch . First I replaced multi function switch and the same issue wiper came on in delay mode . …”
NHTSA complaint #10573709, filed 2014-03, 32,555 miles“While driving home with my wife and granddaughter my wipers started to go on in delay mood and my lights turned on.I was shocked at this because my wiper switch was in the off setting and my light switch was in auto setting and it was a bright sunny day.after about ten or 15 minutes the wipers stopped and lights went out.a few day later I was going to the store and it started all over wipers staying on in the delay mood and this time did not stop.I call my brother in florida whom is a auto tech and he told me that it seemed like the multifuction switch and told me to change it out which I did. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542262, filed 2013-09, 41,322 miles“Windshield wipers on my 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis began operating erratically two months after the vehicle was out of warranty. Initially they turned on by themselves and could not be turned off; a week later I could not turn them on at all except in the very high setting. Finally, 1-2 weeks later they wouldn't turn on at all. All of this erratic operation happened within a 3 to 4 week period seemingly at comparatively low temperatures (15 to 30 degrees fahrenheit). The dealer recommended replacing a switch on the steering column for $350, but this did not permanently solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225285, filed 2008-04, 35,000 miles“During a rain storm windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer had to pull off of the road. Consumer was able to get them to work intermittently, and wished to have the manufacturer make the repairs . The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10115219, filed 2005-04, 156,000 milesRelated 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 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
207 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 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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