Model year
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 362 complaints for the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (188), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (46), STEERING (27). NHTSA lists 6 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 162 complaints
- 2001 157 complaints
- 2002 78 complaints
- 2003 362 complaints
- 2004 348 complaints
- 2005 488 complaints
- 2006 143 complaints
- 2007 96 complaints
- 2008 80 complaints
- 2009 26 complaints
- 2010 25 complaints
- 2011 9 complaints
Recalls
15V861000 · Dec 22, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
Complaints
362 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 22, fire flag on 2, injury field 14, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE03009 | FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM · WHEELS | Feb 25, 2003 | Aug 8, 2003 |
| PE04010 | REAR AXLE FRACTURE · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Jan 22, 2004 | Jul 8, 2004 |
| DP05005 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Sep 22, 2005 | Jan 4, 2006 |
| PE08066 | LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTION · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Nov 26, 2008 | Mar 24, 2009 |
| DP15002 | Loss of headlamp/exterior lighting · EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Apr 1, 2015 | Aug 11, 2015 |
| PE15028 | Loss of headlights · EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Aug 10, 2015 | Jan 8, 2016 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marquis · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.