MYRModel Year Report

1996 Ford Grand Marquis

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1996 Ford Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:31:28.790Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Grand Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2007: 0 complaints 2007
1996: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
19901
19912
19929
19936
19945
19952
199610
199719
19983
19995
20004
20016
20070

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS AN EXTREME LEAKAGE OF WATER FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, AND MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030108

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD BECAUSE OF PLASTIC MANIFOLD INTAKE CRACKED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030107

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD COVER THAT WAS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE ENGINE HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK, AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR JG *JB JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20021104

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CONSUMER PULLED VELICLE OVER AND NOTICED COOLENT AND WATER SPRYING OVER ENGINE . VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020107

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD CONSUMER PULLED VELICLE OVER AND NOTICED COOLENT AND WATER SPRYING OVER ENGINE . VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020107

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20030725 — EA (closed 20050411)

REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Ford Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Grand Marquis have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.