2008 Mercury Grand Marquis owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury grand marquis. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Vehicle serviced at framingham Ford 12/19/13 inv 331045 3/17/14 inv 333649 regarding Ford safety recall 13s08/NHTSA recall 13v385 steering column shaft. In may 2016 I experienced occasional but unusual steering stiffness when making a right turn. Contacted framingham Ford and fmc to express my concern for steering safety as related to the safety recall repairs. Framingham Ford responded the recall & repair warrantyy had expired and instructed me to contact fmc for authorization to inspect/repair the steering assembly. Cas 104 76461 d4y3v8 documents my 2 phone contacts dated 9/ 2 & 11/ 23,16 with fmc customer relationship center to express my steering safety concerns regarding the recall 13s08 repairs. Each time the customer service representative stated 1) repair warrant

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting a left turn, a loud abnormal noise was heard from the vehicle as the power steering assist failed. The contact lost steering control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch, causing the air bags to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left hip and right leg. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the vehicle was destroyed and could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V385000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the lower intermediate shaft was replaced. The contact stated that it was determined that the upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing did not need to be replaced at the time. Several years after the recall repair was completed, the steering column began lowering unintendedly, and a zip tie was used to keep it in place. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The gear shift id on the dash board has quit working, and we can only identify the gear that we have engaged by feel. Also, we have a recurring problem with the left rear turn signal flash going bad. When this happens, the turn signal flashes at a super fast rate. Both of these problems are safety issues. The gear shift problem happened while the car was stationary, the turn signal problem happened while making a left turn.

The vehicle accelerateds when the brake pedal is depressed. Because the brake pedal and the gas pedal height is nearly the same height and when depressing the brake pedal you can also depress the gas pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle accelerates when the brake pedal was depressed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercury grand marquis. While driving 65 MPH on a two lane road, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The contact was injured. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt did not tighten. The failure and current mileages were 17,000. Remailed 12/10/08. *lj

Thank goodness, there wasn't an accident. Rather, I heard that you should check your emergency brake cable every 50,000 miles. However, my car is so low mileage for its age that I decided I should have the cable checked anyhow. Then, I heard that many of the aftermarket emergency cables are defective. Thankfully, my son, [xxx] , knows someone who can check the cables. We tested cables from two auto parts retail stores. One failed to hold pressure. The other cable exploded rather dramatically. Fortunately, the people my son knows make emergency cables. From outward appearance, the cable they made was definitely superior. More importantly, when they tested the cable, it held pressure without dropping at all. My son once picked up his car from an auto repair shop (about eight years ago) after

On october 27, 2010, my wife was driving with me in the car and she started to brake for a red light. She was going about 30 miles per hour. As soon as she applied the brake, the engine accelerated and she had to use a large amount of braking pressure to stop the car. As soon as the car stopped, she took her foot off the brake and the engine returned to idle. Yesterday, I was driving the car at approximately 55 mile per hour and started to move into the passing lane when the traffic light ahead turned red. I applied the brake and the same thing happened. I had to apply a large amount of pressure on the brake peddle in order to stop the car while the engine raced on. As soon as the car stopped, the engine returned to idle and the problem was over. Yesterday, I took the car to the de

Heating unit does not respond when heat option . Floor , mix ,defrost options are selected and temperature control is at maximum hot

The digital speedometer and fuel readings keep flashing on and off sometimes staying off for short periods of time while engine is running. Is this something under warranty.

2008 mercury grand marquis ls had an electrical outage. *nj the consumer stated the trunk lid would not open using the remote control or by pushing the button. All of the lights went out on the instrument panel and the headlights went out as well. *jb

The first time I changed the oil in my 2008 mercury grand marquis when I started the engine there was a loud mechanical noise for a few seconds. I took it to the dealer and told him to change the oil and listen for the noise which they heard and was told all 2008 grand marquis do this .also I notice the engine is noisy in the morning when I start it. I think Ford has a problem with these engines if they all do it. *tr

Just bought the 2008 grand marquis, first day, radio did not work, (still does not work properly). Took the car in for oil change 2500 miles, also asked them to check out a noise the car was making. I was just informed yesterday I need a new engine. They the dealer said it was something to do with the timing chain at first the replaced that part and still had the noise. I will never own a Ford product, and they wonder why they are losing market share!!! By the way, this is my 9th grand marquis, I just traded an 2005 to get rid of it, it too had a noise they could not fix. Now my wife will not even drive this one when we get it back from the dealer. *tr

Unexpected acceleration of 2008 mercury grand marquis, while my foot was on the brake, slowing the vehicle. This happened twice in the past 3 days. Second incident occurred oct. 31, 2008. Each incident nearly caused my vehicle to strike another vehicle. *tr

Update on odi number 10208094. On the day the mercury that I own was returned to the dealer to solve the safety problem, an accident occurred within 10 miles of my home. The vehicle was a late model Lincoln town car. One person was pronounced dead at the hospital and the driver died a few days later. The following is a quote from the next day brevard county florida local newspaper (florida today). ?the traffic circle at the intersection of wickham road and lake andrew drive was beginning to hum with the rush of friday evening traffic when a light blue sedan hit the curb and crashed through some bushes into a retention pond.? ?some said the car made a noise like a roaring freight train as it plunged into the water. A few said it shot off like a rocket.? End of quote. It is time

False acceleration of 2008 mercury grand marquis. On oct. 9th, my wife and I and two friends (from pa and de) were in vehicle headed for dinner. Cranked vehicle after setting for approximately 22 hours. Engine revved up to an estimated 4000 RPM created loud rumbling sound and vibrated vehicle. I was too frightened to look at tachometer. Turned switch key off. Made 3 attempts to start engine. Finally removed key for approximately 10 to 15 seconds, car started and seemed normal. Problem has not reoccurred, however my wife will not drive vehicle. Frankly all four people in car had a '!@#$% frightening. This took place in oak ridge tn. On oct. 9, 2007. Oct.10 drove vehicle to Lincoln-mercury dealer in oak ridge. They stated that if the engine service light did not come on, they would n

Takata recall the passenger side of car, when a passenger is setting in the car seat and the car is moving, I have taken note that the airbag light on dash panel will go off and own. I have not seen the light go off and own.

When the gas gauge registers below 1/2 tank, and the tank is refueled to capacity, it takes several miles driving( approx. 30-50 miles) for the gauge to register full. Also, if the tank is towards the empty mark, and the car is filled to capacity, and the car is driven, the low fuel light will come on, and stay on for an extended period of time. At times, before the car is driven, the car refuses to start as if it is not getting any gas. After it sets for a while, it will start. *kb

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the wiring harness for the brake pedal sensor was faulty, causing the exterior brake lights to fail to illuminate. The failure almost caused a collision. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.