2008 MERCURY Grand Marquis

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2008 MERCURY Grand Marquis

Recall Date Component Summary
2014-11-05 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

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.

Remedy:

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.

2013-08-29 STEERING

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.

Remedy:

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.

2007-06-26 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 MERCURY Grand Marquis

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Date Component  
2022-03-31 accelerator/throttle
2014-08-11 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)

73 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 MERCURY Grand Marquis

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Date Component  
2021-03-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11403459
2021-03-09 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11399994
2021-02-25 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11397869
2016-12-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10935103
2016-12-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10934693
2020-06-29 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11331379
2020-06-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11331378
2020-05-27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
ODI Number: 11326128
2019-10-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11267217
2019-09-10 STEERING
ODI Number: 11254541
2019-05-11 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11206980
2019-07-13 STEERING
ODI Number: 11231522
2018-08-30 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11123427
2018-11-29 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11154718
2018-10-16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | STEERING
ODI Number: 11140733
2018-07-31 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11114762
2016-05-18 STEERING | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10865585
2016-04-27 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10861624
2016-01-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10836211
2015-12-11 STEERING
ODI Number: 10809702
2015-08-25 STEERING
ODI Number: 10759319
2015-05-04 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10714843
2015-05-12 STEERING | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10716006
2015-03-11 STEERING
ODI Number: 10693654
2015-02-24 STEERING
ODI Number: 10690296
2014-11-11 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10654188
2014-10-07 STEERING
ODI Number: 10643094
2014-10-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | STEERING
ODI Number: 10638927
2014-03-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10575520
2014-03-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 10567568
2014-03-07 STEERING
ODI Number: 10567841
2013-11-15 STEERING
ODI Number: 10552433
2013-09-27 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10545658
2013-08-26 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10537375
2013-08-15 ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10535491
2013-06-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10521721
2013-05-25 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10513530
2013-05-17 STEERING
ODI Number: 10512484
2013-04-27 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10509754
2012-10-11 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10479740
2012-10-01 STEERING
ODI Number: 10478155
2012-07-07 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10464567
2012-03-26 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10453107
2012-01-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10444628
2011-11-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10437633
2011-09-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10422901
2011-08-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10417867
2011-06-21 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10407711
2011-03-07 SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10388708
2011-02-10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10381481
2010-11-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10364207
2010-09-29 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10358251
2010-07-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10345720
2010-07-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10343948
2010-07-07 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10341870
2010-03-16 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10320134
2010-02-18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10311873
2010-01-27 EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10302876
2009-05-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10269383
2009-05-26 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10270015
2009-05-04 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 10267631
2008-11-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10247409
2008-10-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10247069
2008-11-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10248587
2008-07-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10234065
2008-06-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10232449
2007-11-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10208468
2007-11-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 10208185
2007-11-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10208094
2007-11-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10208663
2007-09-26 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10204160
2016-11-25 STEERING
ODI Number: 10927800
2008-12-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10251700
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1 Investigations for 2008 MERCURY Grand Marquis

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2008-10-14 2009-04-09 TIRES:VALVE
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

33 Service Alerts for 2008 MERCURY Grand Marquis

Date Description
2016-04-21 010000 STEERING

Inpected or repaired under 13R01 – Requests for recall service action under 13S08

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2016-04-21 160000 STRUCTURE

Inpected or repaired under 13R01 – Requests for recall service action under 13S08

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2016-03-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

4R75E Transmission – Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage – Serrvice Kit available

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2016-04-21 010000 STEERING

For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for

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2019-09-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light fo

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2019-09-18 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light fo

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2018-03-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco

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2007-07-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES – INTERMITTENT PCM, FUEL PUMP, IGN, COIL, A/C, ABS OR FOG LAMP OPERATION. *NJ

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2007-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE–SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE–NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

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2016-09-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2008-02-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES – INTERMITTENT PCM, FUEL PUMP, IGN. COIL, A/C, ABS OR FOG LAMP OPERATION. *NJ

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2016-03-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

4R75E TRANSMISSION – GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE – SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 E-Ser

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2014-08-21 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: FAILURE OF PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY IS DUE TO TRANSMISSION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, EXHIBITING GRINDING, GEAR SLIPPAGE, WHINE TYPE NOISE, VIBRATION, WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF REVERSE. *PE

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2014-05-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: THE INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE OVERDRIVE OFF AND/OR SLIPPING IN 3RD OR NO 4TH GEAR, DUE TO DIRECT CLUTCH FAILURE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0733 AND/OR P0734. MODEL 2008-2013 MARK LT, F-150, CROWN VICTORIA, GRA

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2012-07-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE

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2014-09-16 013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

FORD: THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION OF SWING LINK JOINTS, COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTOR

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