2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,926miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 9% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,926 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Steering became difficult, hard or chunky steering while driving when making turns. Ford made needed repairs and replaced upper steering shaft. I thought it should have been covered under ford recall # 13s08 or 14s25”
NHTSA complaint #10825514, filed 2016-02, 134,926 miles“I was at a stop sign. When I got ready to turn right, my steering wheel turned but my tires didn't. I had it towed to my home and then towed to a local ford company. I was told by an employee there that my car was not approved for the recall repair because of some other damages. The steering gear and column went out as well. I was told that I had to buy the parts to fix the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10901934, filed 2016-08“Steering wheel wont lock when I turn off the engine don't know if its part of a recall and didn't fix it right... Brake light when I step hard on brake pedal the brake light comes on for few seconds.”
NHTSA complaint #11048819, filed 2017-11“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side exhaust manifold shield fell into the steering linkage and caused the vehicle to run over a bush. There was no crash or injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, but there was no diagnostic information provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11752470, filed 2026-07, 136,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and shifted into drive(D), the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that once the vehicle was driving the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack: Part Number: (A, 36-1056N) needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11462731, filed 2022-04, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011
- 13V385000Aug 29, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car…Covers: Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10205037Apr 21, 2016Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
- 10183773Apr 21, 2016For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in…
- 10054924Sep 16, 2014Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column…
- 10018955Jan 1, 2005Light steering efforts at highway speeds.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 6 | 24% |
| 2009 | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 | 23 | 29% |
| 2007 | 9 | 9% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 | 65 | 19% |
| 2003 | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 18 | 11% |
| 1999 | 16 | 10% |
| 1998 | 17 | 12% |
| 1997 | 22 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 13% |
| 1992 | 9 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 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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