A FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING MY MERC GR MAR 2006 I GET A 5 PINGLING SINGNALS THAT CONTINUES FOR ABOUT 4 MINUTES, THEN STOPS, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS SHOWS ON THE DASHBOARD AFTER TURNING OFF MY CAR AND RESTARTING IT THE SAME PINGLING SOUNDS COMES ON AGAINI HAVE TAKING MY CAR TO THE FORD DEALER AND COULD GET NO REAL HELP, TOLD IT DID NOT EFFECT MY DRIVING THE CAR, BUT WOULD HAVE TO SPEND ALMOST 1,000 FOR…
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis airbags problems
severe 36 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
36
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
FIRST NOTICED AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON AND OFF. WITHIN TWO DAYS THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. HAD THE DEALER CHECK THIS OUT. THE REPORT CAME BACK DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS AT FAULT. NO REPAIR AVAILABLE MUST BE REPLACED. *TR
LIGHT FOR AIR BAG CAME ON WITH WARNING SOUND. HAD LOCAL GARAGE FIX WITH NEW PARTS FROM FORD DEALER. THIS MORNING UPON BACKING OUT OF GARAGE AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000. MILES SAME PROBLEM OF LIGHT AND SOUND. SUPPOSED TO TAKE IT TO SAME GARAGE TO DIAGNOSE TOMORROW. IT COST ME, A 78 YR. WIDOW, $561.72 TO REPLACE THIS IN AUG. OF 2013. I AM NOT GOING TO SPEND ANOTHER CENT ON THIS PROBLEM. WHAT IN THE WORL…
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND BLINKS CODE 3 3 THEN DINGS AN ALARM 5 DINGS X 5 TIMES EVERY 30 MINUTES, LIGHT STAYS ON. I UNDERSTAND CODE 33 OR 34 ARE SEAT BELT PRETENTIONERS THAT ARE KNOWN TO FAIL ON MID 2000'S FORD VEHICLES. MINE IS 2006 GRAND MARQUIS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN MATERIALS CAUSING A SAFTEY CONCERN FOR MYSELF AND PASSENGERS. THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS DISABLED UNTIL REPAIRED AND THE REP…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,0…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis?
It's a meaningful issue. 36 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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