2005 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and problems
The 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis has 4 safety recalls and 488 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
Recall 15V-861: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
Risk: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.
Recall 14V-704: Steering
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
Recall 13V-385: Steering
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
Recall 05V-518: Electrical System
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
Risk: This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 305 | |
| Electrical System | 76 | |
| Air Bags | 67 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | |
| Seat Belts | 36 | |
| Steering | 20 | |
| Structure | 11 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | |
| Visibility | 8 | |
| Tires | 8 |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 39
- Structure › Body — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 5
- Electrical System › Horn — 4
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 4
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch — 4
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 3
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,800 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis: 15V-861 (exterior lighting), 14V-704 (steering), 13V-385 (steering), 05V-518 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (305 reports), followed by electrical system (76). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,800 miles.
Are Mercury recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.