1998 Ford Grand Marquis
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1998: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.
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When making hard turns at low speeds, consumer hears a loud metal on metal popping sound that comes from the front wheel well area, dealer informed consumer that the steering gear has no stop and that is what's causing the noise and that it's...
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-20
Exterior lighting
1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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Headlight lenses are fading/discoloration, causing poor visibility when headlights are used during night driving. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-09
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing on-off switch assembly.
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Passenger side airbag needs to be disarmed. We have govt perm. No one will handle the problem. Help please. I must carry small children in the front seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-17
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Ford Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 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 1998 Ford Grand Marquis?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Grand Marquis have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.