NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Mercury Grand Marquis transmission problems

transmission problem

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1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Comments

problem #5

Jun 061999

Grand Marquis

  • miles

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

While the car was in park on level ground, parking brake not applied, it came out of park, went into drive & moved foward. This happened on two occasions, 6/6/99& 4/27/2000

- Huntsville, TX, USA

problem #4

Jun 061999

Grand Marquis

  • miles
While the car was in park on level ground, parking brake not applied, it came out of park, went into drive & moved foward. This happened on two occasions, 6/6/99& 4/27/2000

- Huntsville, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 012000

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was having a bouncy & rough ride. Dealer said it could be the transmission. Also, driver's side seat rattles when getting in & out. Dealer has tightened the bolts. Seat is loose, and if in an accident it could be a risk. Dealer was replacing the parts.

- Ardmore, PA, USA

problem #2

Nov 061999

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle downshifted into passing gear while driving down a hill and vehicle accelerated. Brakes did not response, causing consumer to run into a bus and telephone pole. Also, dual airbags did not deploy. But, cover came off, resulting in a broken hip and pelvis. Prior to this accident consumer was complaining about transmission. But, dealer stated it was not important.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

problem #1

Sep 141999

Grand Marquis

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While sitting in traffic vehicle jumped out of gear and lunged forward, rear ending another vehicle.

- Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

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