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.
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems
severe 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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 T…
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…
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 th…
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 HAP…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis?
It's a meaningful issue. 21 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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