2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,200 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.
“Exterior light on driver's side stopped working. I noticed when I pulled into my garage that the light was not working. The only way I could continue to drive the car is when I used the high beams. Now, as of last night (march 27, 2013), the driver's side high beam is not working at all. I have taken the car to the repair shop and told the lighting module needs to be replaced and that it would cost approximately $700 to fix. I need the lights to work, so I am having it repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10504842, filed 2013-03, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at 10 MPH, the brake light switch failed to operate. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lamp failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the brake light switch was replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10966040, filed 2017-03, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving approximately 65 MPH, both headlights stopped working. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road. The contact mentioned that the high beam bar had to be held backwards in order for the head lights to work. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10715680, filed 2015-05, 89,200 miles“2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlights. The consumer stated all head lights on vehicles should be designed to come on automatically, when it is raining and near dawn/dusk. The consumer stated his vehicle is designed where the headlights come on automatically.”
NHTSA complaint #10714821, filed 2015-05Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 293 | 60% |
| 2004 | 207 | 59% |
| 2003 | 207 | 57% |
| 2002 | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 13% |
| 1999 | 20 | 12% |
| 1998 | 16 | 11% |
| 1997 | 19 | 6% |
| 1996 | 18 | 8% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 12 | 8% |
| 1993 | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 | 23 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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