Problems · NHTSA complaints
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Owners filed 143 complaints about the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis with NHTSA between Mar 2006 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (37).
Complaints
143
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
16
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
9
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags37
- Vehicle speed control37
- Seat belts22
- Steering13
- Fuel/propulsion system11
- Structure8
- Electrical system8
- Engine8
- Service brakes, hydraulic8
- Exterior lighting6
- Power train4
- Service brakes4
- Visibility4
- Fuel system, gasoline2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
37 reports4 crashes1 fire
“5/9/2021 The SRS dashboard light came on with a bell warning. Bell quits after a short time but the light stays on solid. When turning ignition on, light and bell comes on, blinks 3 times, does this 6 times and then stays on solid. When driving hear bell for 5 times, this repeats later for a total of 5 times. After turning the ignition switch on/off I hear a sound from under the driver or passenger seat. The passenger side air bag light does light. I bought this car new.”
Vehicle speed control
37 reports8 crashes1 fire
“AS I WAS DRIVING. 35MPH MY FRONT WHEEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD SNAPPED OFF CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. LONG STORY SHORT. I'M GOING THRU A FINANCIAL CRISIS. MY CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO MY HOUSE. I NOTIFIED MY INSURANCE COMPANY. WHY DID THE POLICE TOW MY CAR AWAY FROM MY HOUSE? SOMEBODY NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS BECAUSE I CAN'T. TRANSPORTATION IS ESSENTIAL TO ME. PLEASE I NEED HELP. *TR”
Seat belts
22 reports1 crash
“Around 12 years ago, when my 2006 Marquis, which I purchased brand new, had only approximately 40,000 miles on it, the seatbelt-airbag system warning appeared on the instrument panel and a warning bell sound went off with a 3 beep then 2 beeps/ring tone that would sound whenever the vehicle was started for the next two minutes of driving. It would then stop but the yellow warning icon stays on. On a trip, while driving, it will do this every hour or so or 60 miles of driving, and has done this ever since. (I'm retired and drive very little, my vehicle as of today (5-13-2022) has only 54,462 actual miles on it.) I did some research when it first occurred and learned that the 3 - 2 beeps is a "code 32, seat belt pre-tensioner failure warning and will need immediate service and replacement." So I then called Ford and explained it as above. They told me that it is not their problem and are not acknowledging any responsibility and it will be up to me to see a dealer, which I did. I was told that it would require replacement of both my seat front seat belts, and possibly more including airbag components to the tune of several thousand dollars! I asked them, as I did…”
Steering
13 reports1 crash2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side exhaust manifold shield fell into the steering linkage and caused the vehicle to run over a bush. There was no crash or injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, but there was no diagnostic information provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.”
Fuel/propulsion system
11 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL TANK WAS CLOSE TO THE GROUND. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
Structure
8 reports1 crash
“PAINT STARTED TO PEEL IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE ROOF, A SMALL SPOT. I THOUGHT A STONE OR ROCK HIT IT. THEN AROUND THE SIDES OF THE BACK WINDSHIELD. THIS SPRING THE HOOD STARTED TO PEEL ALSO. FIRST IN ONE SPOT THEN IN MULTIPLE SPOTS. IT STARTS BY A BUBBLE, THEN IT POPS AND PEELS OFF IN CHIPS, WHICH STICK TO THE WINDSHIELD AT TIMES. THEN IT STARTS TO PEEL OFF IN BIG PIECES. AT ALL TIMES IT PEELS DOWN TO THE BARE METAL. IT DEFINITELY APPEARS THAT THE AFFECTED AREAS(PARTS) ARE NOT PRIMED. WHEN DRIVING YOU CAN SEE THE PAINT START TO LIFT OFF AND LET GO. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS IT WILL NOT STOP UNTIL THE WHOLE HOOD AND ROOF ARE BARE. SEAT BELT LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF WHEN BUCKLED. YOU CAN ATTEMPT TO BUCKLE AND UNBUCKLE MULTIPLE TIMES IT WORKS AND DOES NOT WORK. SOME DAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND OTHER DAYS IT IS AN ISSUE. *TR”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.