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#BS-2002-MERGRA-1F23

2002 Mercury Grand Marquis

Based on reports from 101 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
101
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
67
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 101 complaints, 11 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

headlights go off while driving

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

blower motor quit working

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

check engine light is on

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

16 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

24
0–30K
14
30–60K
12
60–90K
9
90–120K
5
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (24 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (16 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control16 (16%)
Steering9 (9%)
Electrical8 (8%)
Seat Belts6 (6%)
Suspension5 (5%)
Engine4 (4%)
Tires:tread/belt3 (3%)
Wheels & Tires3 (3%)

2002 Mercury Grand Marquis: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E056000Aug 2006

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, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

15E082000Oct 2015

STEERING

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mercury Grand Marquis is the 1997 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.

2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

101

Class avg

274

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 101 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Mercury Grand Marquis: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is related to the speed control, with 16 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
The 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has 101 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercury Grand Marquis problems start?
Based on 65 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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