1996 Mercury Marquis Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Mercury Marquis, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Owner states while driving headlights and interior lights failed, dealers replaced a module which controls the horn,lights, setc. The problem went away and then returned.owner is very concerned for her safety.”
NHTSA complaint #810297, filed 1997-03Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 58% |
| 2003 | 8 | 24% |
| 2000 | 2 | 9% |
| 1999 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 10% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Marquis
11 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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