1998 Mercury Marquis Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,542miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Mercury Marquis, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,542 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 front end is very squeaky loud and when you make hard turns to left or right it makes a loud spring popping sound. The steering is feel lose and cause the car to seem as though it is wobbling side to side and holding it in the road is a little tough.”
NHTSA complaint #10715317, filed 2015-05, 97,083 miles“98 Mercury grand Marquis 50,000 miles driving 10 MPH the ps tierod end fell off losing all control. Car towed to ford dealer all tie rod ends replace with greasable ends cost $400.00 this is a sealed tie rod end requiring no grease (manufactures defect requiring recall,I still have old parts. The car had just been inspected nys.”
NHTSA complaint #10221071, filed 2008-03, 50,000 miles“Steering wheel locked up while driving at 3-5 MPH. Vehicle towed to a dealer, and informed consumer that steering gear box had to be replaced. Repairs made under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #897714, filed 2001-10“On two occasions whenever vehicle ran over puddle of water it caused the vehicle to lose power steering assist for approimately 20 second or less. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #854273, filed 1999-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 33% |
| 2003 | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1998 | 4 | 14% |
| 1997 | 4 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
| 1995 | 2 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Marquis
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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