2001 Ford Grand Marquis

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2001 Ford Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:31:43.289Z

Only 6 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 6 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, 2001 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 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2007: 0 complaints 2007
2001: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
19901
19912
19929
19936
19945
19952
199610
199719
19983
19995
20004
20016
20070

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 6 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH
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THE CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER SLIGHTLY TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT HAD GONE INTO FULL THROTTLE AND RESULTED IN THE DRIVER BACKING INTO A BUILDING. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE SEAT BELT FAILED. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030723

WHEN MY SON CAME TO UNFASTEN HIS SEATBELT, IT CAME OUT OF THE SEAT, NUT AND BRACKET AND ALL; NEEDLESS TO SAY, IN AN ACCIDENT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN USELESS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010117

VISIBILITY

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility.

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THE REAR WINDSHIELD GLASS WAS INSTALLED CROOKED TO THE POINT THAT THE RIGHT TOP SIDE OF THE GLASS WAS DOWN ABOUT 3/4" FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR, THIS IN TURN CAUSED THE BOTTOM TRUNK LINE TO SINK INTO THE TRUNK BY THE SAME DISTANCE. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20010206

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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THE CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER SLIGHTLY TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT HAD GONE INTO FULL THROTTLE AND RESULTED IN THE DRIVER BACKING INTO A BUILDING. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE SEAT BELT FAILED. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030723

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20041022 — RQ (closed 20050217)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

I 20050217 — EA (closed 20050706)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Ford Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 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.