Model year record

2010 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls & problems

The 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis has 2 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (6 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints25filed by owners

Crashes · fires6 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringNov 5, 2014

Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft

Recall 14V70400036,888 vehicles

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.

SteeringAug 29, 2013

Steering

Recall 13V385000355,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2010 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Grand Marquis FFV FFV

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Steering	6	2	2	48,000 mi
StructureBody	5	1	0	6,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	3	2	1	56,100 mi
Electrical system	3	0	0	28,000 mi
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner	2	0	0	—
Exterior lighting	2	1	0	—
Air bags	2	2	2	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Internal › Shaft › Intermediate/lay	2	0	0	—
Service brakes	2	1	0	—
Visibility	1	0	0	—
Suspension	1	0	0	—
Visibility/wiper	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering
Steering column. Unable to put it in DRIVE after pressing brake all the way down. Has happened many times over the last 2 years.
Oct 9, 2026
WheelsCrash1 injury
the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. 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
Oct 14, 2025
Service brakesCrash
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that he had both feet on the brake pedal, however the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the wheels were squealing. The contact stated that the failure occurred while approaching a stop light. The contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front of his vehicle. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front bumper. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed.…
Jul 15, 2024 · 75,000 miles
Service brakes
BRAKES: The Dashboard Brake Warning Lights are Illuminated most of the time. 1. The ABS warning Light is illuminated. 2. The Brake Warning Light is illuminated also. The Ford Dealership Service Dept cannot Fix it saying this is intermittent and attributed it to a loose wire connection located behind the Left driver Kick Panel. So far Brakes work irregardless of Brake Warning Lights illumination. You Tube videos offer no solution and clearly state Vehicles with Brake Warning Lights should not be driven. If my state required a Motor Vehicle Inspection, this Car would not pass Inspection. Please Help Resolve this situation.
Jun 7, 2023
Exterior lighting
INTERMITTANTLY BOTH HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) PROBLEM ?
Feb 15, 2023
Power train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Shaft › Intermediate/lay
2010 Grand Marquis. Consumer writes in regard to Steering Rack and Shaft Safety Recall. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPLETION OF THE VEHICLE'S RECALL REPAIR.
May 18, 2021
Steering
ON 11/14/18 I RECEIVED A "REGIONAL PROGRAM 13R01" LETTER CONCERNING MY VEHICLE. IT INDICATES "IN STATES WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT IS USED, SEVERE CORROSION OF THE JOINTS ON THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CAN RESULT IN A STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION, LEADING TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH" (SEE ATTACHMENT). ON 11/14/18 I VISITED A FORD DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THEY WERE UNWILLING TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS LISTED IN THE LETTER (SEE ATTACHMENT). ON 11/15/18 I PHONED FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATION CENTER AT LISTED IN THE LETTER. I SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE NAMED "LEN". I INFORMED LEN I CURRENTLY RESIDE IN CALIFORNIA, HOWEVER I MAY BE RELOCATING…
Nov 15, 2018 · 67,488 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
THROTTLE BODY FAILURE__ ENGINE GOES TO DEAD IDLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, LEAVING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS HELPLESS TO EXIT ONTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE OR SHOULDER IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE WHEN IT HAPPENS, IE IF YOU ARE ON A 70 MPH INTERSTATE IN THE CENTER LANE WITH VEHICLES PASSING YOU ON BOTH SIDES WHILE YOU ARE HELPLESSLY COASTING TO A STOP UNABLE TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE CENTER LANE, YOU WOULD BE SUBJECT TO CAUSE A CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT. FORD REFUSED TO FIX THIS VEHICLE AT THEIR EXPENSE, AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $189 DOLLAR FEE TO ANALYSE THE PROBLEM, WHEN THEY ALREADY KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG,(ACCORDING TO THE TECH PERSON I SPOKE WITH WHO SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED HUNDREDS OF THESE…
Jan 20, 2017 · 71,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.