2010 Mercury Grand Marquis: raw data

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vehicle	2010 / mercury / grand-marquis
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-10)
complaints	24 on file (2010-01-06 → 2025-10-22)
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	54 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Throttle body failure and unintended speed changeVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 complaints2010-11 → 2014-04grand-marquis-2010-throttle-body-speed-control

10954151 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
10605276 YESTERDAY, TUESDAY 23, 2014, I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT ON THE PARKING DECK ABOUT 15 FEET AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. IT LURCHED FORWARD AT A TREMENDOUS HIGH SPEED AND ALTHOUGH I HIT THE BRAKES, THE AUTO SLAMMED INTO THE RETAINING WALL AT THE PARKING SPOT I HAD JUST BACKED OUT
10367280 TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IT BEGAN TO SHAKE AND LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT

Electrical wiring and climate control module faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2013-07 → 2023-03grand-marquis-2010-electrical-system-faults

10627951 SPLICING ON ALMOST ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS HAD COME APART. AFFECTED WERE THE RADIO, CLOCK, WINDOWS, POWER SEATS, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, TRUNK RELEASE INSIDE CAR, LOW TIRE MONITOR WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON CONSTANTLY, SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON, WARNING BELL FOR KEY IN IGNITION
10535156 TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED. THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD ERRONEOUSLY BLOW THROUGH THE DEFROST SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE
11509700 INTERMITTANTLY BOTH HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING. LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) PROBLEM ?

Body structure water intrusion and panel defectsSTRUCTURE3 complaints2010-01 → 2011-04grand-marquis-2010-body-structure-defects

10397952 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN, WATER WOULD ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR WAS SECURED BUT THERE WAS A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE REAR FLOORBOARD AREA. IN ADDITION, ALL
10395984 THE BODY SIDE MOLDINGS ON MY VEHICLE COMES LOOSE, AND COULD COME OFF AND BECOME AIRBORNE, DAMAGING OTHER VEHICLES. THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN NOTICED ON OTHER 2010 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN GREAT, AND IS ORDERING A COMPLETE SET
10298410 TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING SNOW FROM THE HOOD WITH A BROOM, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ROOF HAD COLLAPSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO INFORM THE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

Windshield wiper motor and blade failureVISIBILITY/WIPER2 complaints2011-08 → 2014-05grand-marquis-2010-wiper-system-failure

10592070 WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY AT NIGHT IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM, MY WIPERS QUIT WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER. ON APRIL 23RD THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY WAS BAD
10422549 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH GOODYEAR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES (NA), MODEL NUMBER: 765-22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPER BLADES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING

Intermediate steering shaft and rack failureSTEERING6 complaints2014-04 → 2025-10grand-marquis-2010-steering-shaft-corrosion

11695076 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
11151733 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
10641950 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING RACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS

Brake pedal response and warning light activationSERVICE BRAKES2 complaints2023-07 → 2024-07grand-marquis-2010-service-brakes

11604771 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
11531514 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

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
24	2010-01-06	2025-10-22	6	0	STEERING:5; STRUCTURE:5; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:3; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:3; SERVICE BRAKES:2

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
14V704000	05/11/2014	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.	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.	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.
13V385000	29/08/2013	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.	If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	54	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mercury/grand-marquis

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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mercury/grand-marquis}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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