1996 Mercury Marquis Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 35%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Mercury Marquis, 35% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“We own a 1996 Mercury grand Marquis that the intake manifold failed on 2/28/02 with 70,089 miles on it and the 96 crown victoria and 97 Mercury cougar have been recalled for the same problem of a failure of the composite one and ours was not. We ended up being towed 130 miles. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002846, filed 2003-01, 70,089 miles“The plastic intake manifold gasket cracked, which caused the vehicle to overheat and the engine to shut off. ...this manifold was a known problem.owner notification on some models 97m91.”
NHTSA complaint #10014974, filed 2003-04, 91,000 miles“The intake manifold cracked and leaked antifreeze which caused the vehicle to over heat. The dealer stated a recall had been issued but only for police vehicles. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10022463, filed 2003-07, 100,000 miles“My intake manifold cracked while driving today 4/12/2006 resulting in coolant spraying and reducing my visibility on a mountain road resulting in a near head on miss to oncoming traffic. After further research I found out that the manifold has a know defect by ford which without my prior knowledge or notification agreed to the settlement of a class action suit. Due the terms of the settlement I have been excluded - which is one reason for writing this message. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155226, filed 2006-04Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 18% |
| 2001 | 3 | 12% |
| 2000 | 3 | 13% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1998 | 4 | 14% |
| 1997 | 21 | 40% |
| 1996 | 11 | 35% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 13% |
| 1992 | 4 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
| 1988 | 1 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Marquis
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mercury Marquis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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