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SuspensionPart report

1996 Mercury Marquis Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
10%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Mercury Marquis, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While driving at highway speeds the vehicle weaves all over road. Consumer states' if there is a raise or dip in road theres a temporary loss of control of vehicle. Please provide any further information. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #8024137, filed 2002-12

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003412%
200219%
200128%
200014%
199914%
1998414%
1997815%
1996310%
199314%

Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Marquis

Engine cooling
11 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Mercury 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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