NHTSA — Suspension: Front Problems

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,787 miles

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1996 Mercury Grand Marquis suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Comments

problem #7

Apr 262011

Grand Marquis

  • 102,511 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis equipped with a duralast ball joint, part number FA2101. The contact stated that the stud on the front passenger side lower ball joint broke after being used for 253 miles. The parts dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the manufacturer would like to examine the ball joint because they believed it was installed incorrectly. The contact expressed concerns about the stud breaking, not the actual ball joint. The current mileage on the vehicle was 102,511. The VIN was unavailable.

- Villa Park , IL, USA

problem #6

Jun 152007

Grand Marquis 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 134,000 miles
I own a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The steering in the vehicle began locking up at a certain spot when turning. This would cause me to push the steering wheel into the turn a little harder which unlocked the steering causing me to veer left or right. I took the car several times to different shops. They would lift the car and check the suspension and give it a clean bill of health. The problem persisted and got much worse. I took the car to yet another shop and insisted they take it out and drive it a long distance. The mechanic didn't get out of the parking lot, came back and made me leave the car. He insisted it was a problem with the steering box and this was replaced. I picked up the car on a Friday and on Saturday drove over the mountains. It was a hairy ride, the problem was not fixed and the curvy roads made driving downright dangerous. I took the car to a mechanic at my destination and he inspected the car but this time he disconnected the tie rod ends so he could rotate the wheels with weight on them. One of the ball joints on the drivers side was nearly locked solid. The drivers side ball joints were replaced and that fixed the problem.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

problem #5

Jan 091998

Grand Marquis

  • miles
While driving vehicle wanders, ; also, steering is very hard to control. Worse when windy or rain ing. In addition, hoode latch needed adjustment and check engine light stays on after starting vehicle. Vehicle has been taken to dealers and they are unable to locate a problem. Notes vehicle is operating according to manufacturer's specifications.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #4

Mar 071997

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front suspension weld is weak, causing poor control of the vehicle. The dealer has been notified.

- Agusta, ME, USA

problem #3

May 011997

Grand Marquis

  • miles
While making a right turn noticed vibration in the vehicle. Consumer stated that it only vibrates when trying to make right turns. Consumer contacted the dealer, but they were unable to fix the problem at that time.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

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problem #2

May 301997

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle is pulls to the left and right.

- Springfiel, LA, USA

problem #1

Mar 101996

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle pulls to left due to front end problems.

- Fort Payne, AL, USA

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