MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis

● Typical for this model
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:31:47.531Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Grand Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 43 complaints 1988: 73 complaints 1988 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 56 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 255 complaints 1992 1993: 144 complaints 1994: 156 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1996: 239 complaints 1996 1997: 316 complaints 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 2000: 162 complaints 2000 2001: 157 complaints 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2004: 347 complaints 2004 2005: 487 complaints 2006: 142 complaints 2006 2007: 96 complaints 2008: 78 complaints 2008 2009: 26 complaints 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
2006: 142 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19823
19837
198415
198521
198621
198743
198873
198958
199056
199182
1992255
1993144
1994156
1995179
1996239
1997316
1998143
1999164
2000162
2001157
200278
2003362
2004347
2005487
2006142
200796
200878
200926
201024
20119

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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5/9/2021 The SRS dashboard light came on with a bell warning. Bell quits after a short time but the light stays on solid. When turning ignition on, light and bell comes on, blinks 3 times, does this 6 times and then stays on solid.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250808

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25%

25% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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AS I WAS DRIVING. 35MPH MY FRONT WHEEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD SNAPPED OFF CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. LONG STORY SHORT. I'M GOING THRU A FINANCIAL CRISIS. MY CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO MY HOUSE. I NOTIFIED MY INSURANCE COMPANY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200615

STOPPED AT RAILROAD CROSSING. TRAIN MOVING. 1 CAR AHEAD OF ME AT RAILROAD. STOP. I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131107

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AT THE HOOD AND THE GRILL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120403

SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND LIGHTLY CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131029

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was pulling to the left. There was no warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240322

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20131023 — 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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge.

Campaign 13V385000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140707 — PE (closed 20141121)

Steering Column Shaft Obstruction

R 20141119 — steering

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V704000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V385000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V704000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

3 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.