2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 73 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1990 | 58 |
| 1991 | 82 |
| 1992 | 260 |
| 1993 | 147 |
| 1994 | 161 |
| 1995 | 179 |
| 1996 | 239 |
| 1997 | 316 |
| 1998 | 143 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 162 |
| 2001 | 157 |
| 2002 | 78 |
| 2003 | 362 |
| 2004 | 347 |
| 2005 | 487 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | 80 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
6 of 25 total reports mention: steering.
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the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-22
Also filed under Wheels
Steering column. Unable to put it in DRIVE after pressing brake all the way down. Has happened many times over the last 2 years.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-10
On 11/14/18 I received a "Regional program 13R01" Letter concerning my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-15
Structure
5 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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I was pulling into a parking space and had almost come to a stop when the vehicle suddenly lurched forward & hit a (Vacant) store front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-04
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and exterior lighting
The body side moldings on my vehicle comes loose, and could come off and become airborne, damaging other vehicles. This defect has been noticed on other 2010 Mercury marquis. The dealer has been great, and is ordering a complete set.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-15
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Grand Marquis. The vehicle was purchased brand new on October 13, 2009. While the contact was removing snow from the hood with a broom, she noticed that the roof had collapsed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-06
Vehicle speed control
3 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving approximately 20 MPH the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. Once the vehicle was stopped it began to shake and lunge forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-23
Electrical system
3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
Service brakes
2 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes.
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The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-26
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-10-23Steering13V385000 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.
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2014-11-19Steering14V704000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V385000 · Steering
- Recall 14V704000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Mercury 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 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.