2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 73 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 82 |
| 1992 | 255 |
| 1993 | 144 |
| 1994 | 156 |
| 1995 | 179 |
| 1996 | 239 |
| 1997 | 316 |
| 1998 | 143 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 162 |
| 2001 | 157 |
| 2002 | 78 |
| 2003 | 362 |
| 2004 | 347 |
| 2005 | 487 |
| 2006 | 142 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 14 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THEN A RIGHT TURN HIT BRAKES, INSTEAD OF VEHICLE SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING IT ACCELERATED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A NEARBY BUILDING. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20001226
6% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
A BOLT IN THE SHIFTING LINKAGE LOOSENS OVER TIME ON MANY FORD MODELS. OUR BOLT APPARENTLY LOOSENED & CAUSES SHIFTER TO BE IN A GREAT OTHER THAN WHAT IS INDICATED ON THE DASH. OUR VEHICLE INDICATED IT WAS IN THE ' PARK' POSITION, BUT WAS NOT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20161222
5% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LOWER THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF TORQUE ON THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MODULE TO THE VE
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR ATTACHING BOLTS.
Campaign 00V050000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ATTACHING BOLTS INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RETRACTOR MOUNTING BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Campaign 00V083000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: A WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF CARRYING THE CURRENT REQUIRED DURING HIGH LOAD CONDITIONS ON THE WIPERS (I.E., ICE, SNOW, OR OTHER DEBRIS).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER CONTROL MODULES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
Campaign 00V138000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A RE
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.
Campaign 00V200000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT A
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
Campaign 00V157002 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FA
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
Campaign 00V157001 — check if this car was fixed
POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES
FUEL-FED FIRES
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed
Dorman Products, Inc.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
Campaign 15E082000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 00V050000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V083000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V138000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V200000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V157002 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V157001 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15E082000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.