2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 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.
“While driving at night, the headlights suddenly go out. This is very dangerous, regardless of either driving on the highway or in the city (especially with pedestrians). They tend to stay out for 10-15 min before they start working again. While they are out, the brake lights go out at the same time, making it even more scarier, cant see to drive, and the car behind me cant see me slowing down or stopping, which increases the chances for an accident. Needs to be recalled asap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10531760, filed 2013-07, 130,000 miles“In early june the headlights started going out with no warning. They would also flash on and off when the wipers were on. Took the car to a mechanic and he said the lcm was bad. $500 to repair. Was looking online for a lcm and seen that ford was extending their warranty on the lcm under the number 14n01. Looked at my ford recall letters and seen that ford sent out this warranty 14n01 to me in april of 2014. Took car to the dealer on 11 august and they confirmed the lcm was bad and would replace it. It is now 15 september and the parts are still not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633325, filed 2014-09, 165,000 miles“My windshield wipers started coming on and off by themselves in my 2005 grand Marquis. They also started spraying all of the windshield wipers fluid out. The lights also flicker on and off by themselves. The wipers then stopped working all together. I took it to a Ford dealership where they could not locate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11508105, filed 2023-02“The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving in the rain, the windshield wipers failed. The contact removed the fuse and replaced it to restart the wipers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The motor was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10983591, filed 2017-05, 149,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. While the vehicle was stationary, the air conditioner fractured and caused the defroster to become inoperative. The contact stated that hot air blew from the defroster and it failed to clear the windshield and side windows. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the mode door actuator underneath the dashboard needed to be replaced. Mike fitzpatrick ford (238 bullsboro drive, newnan, georgia 30263) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11139304, filed 2018-10, 107,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 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 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
293 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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