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SuspensionPart report

2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
65,908miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,908 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.

“The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving and exiting off the ramp the vehicle drove over a bump and the rear of the vehicle elevated highly without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer replaced the air compressor; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,908. Updated 03/02/17”

NHTSA complaint #10947126, filed 2017-01, 65,908 miles

“Mercury Grand Marquis air suspension is terrible.(2009&2010) when going over a bump the car like bottoms out with a loud bang. Car sways a little must hold onto the steering wheel. Could be a safety problem???”

NHTSA complaint #10350356, filed 2010-08

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201014%
200928%
200811%
200722%
200621%
200520%
200431%
2003288%
20021114%
200174%
2000159%
19991811%
19981611%
1997268%
1996156%
19951710%
199421%
199311%
199252%
199122%
198417%

Other parts of the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis

Brakes
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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