Almost had accidents because lights failed, headlights and taillights failed at night, including dash lights today, creating safety hazard. Seat tilt failed, and body mount frame bushing failed. Mirror tilt switch failed. Fuel filler neck leaks when filled. Very scary especially at night. Please recall and fix before we get hurt.

- Carteret, Nj, NJ, USA

1.rear seatbelts often jam and have to be unlocked by a professional. 2. blend door switch that controls heat and air conditioning gets stuck on heat and blows extremely hot air year round even if the unit is turned off. Vehicle is in motion on highways and city streets. 3. vehicle squeaks while in motion due to faulty ball bearings.

- Americus, GA, USA

Rear end noise with axle bearing and shaft assy. With cars of that year used as fleet vehicles (note, NHTSA campaign id number 04V328000. Ford also had a safety recall number 04516 in July 15th 2004 to acknowledged that vehicles built for fleet service were prone to axle failures and issued a recall for Ford suspension- rear defect on fleet vehicles for chassis overloading to wheel bearings an axles. Mine happened on trip of 3oo miles. Roaring noise

- Polkton, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a sound from the rear driver side tire. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who advised that the rear of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04V328000(suspension). The VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

- Freeburg, IL, USA

Rear axle and bearing noises. Marquis bought new. Owner's son-in-law noted minor bearing noise in rear when visiting in 2004. Son-in-law received car after death of mother-in-law in 2012, car had 24K miles at that time. Noticed pronounced rear end noise at that time (a whaa-whaa-whaa matching speed changes). Left rear axle and outboard bearing found to be pitted and were replaced by independent repair shop. Research by owner indicates that axles for this, and other similar Mercury and Ford had factory axles installed that had not been properly heat treated. Now, Nov. 2014, at 43.4K miles the right axle is starting to exhibit noise similar, so repair is up-coming. Will examine NHTSA recall 04V328000 as noted here in other comments posted. Also reference Ford/Mercury service bulletin 0355.

- Charleston, SC, USA

I purchased new tires today for this vehicle. Dealer advised having front end alignment checked due to wear patterns on tires. Brought the vehicle to my front end alignment shop and told then that there is "a flat spot when turning the wheel' the technician drove the vehicle and brought it into the shop to inspect the front end prior to doing any alignment work. The technician called the parts dealer and gave the VIN number and was told the availability of the oem and after market parts. After hanging up the technician stated that Ford had previously recalled the 2003 Grand Marquis for the same issue, (lower steering shaft binding), but they couldn't find any open recall for this vehicle. I was quoted $270 for the part not including labor, alignment and tax. I believe this issue should be re-visited if it was originally a recall issue. Other than that I will have to pay the repair bill. And for the record, this is my 4th Mercury Grand Marquis that I own and never in time that I have been the owner, this issue ever surfaced. Thank you.

- Chicopee, MA, USA

I own a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. My steering shaft is corroded and it is no longer safe to drive. I contacted my local Ford dealer about the issue after realizing there was a recall on the same part but only to find out that the recall was for 2005-2011. But when I go to buy the part. Its listed for years 2003-2011. I would like to know why 2003 was not on the recall?

- Clinton Twp, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic. After diagnosis, they advised him that the rear axle shaft, bearings and, seals prematurely failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 52,000.

- Found Rock, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that there was an abnormal banging sound heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

- Fresno , CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front driver and passenger side wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The wheel bearings were replaced. After the repair the contact noticed the same grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The mechanic inspected the vehicle again and stated the rear driver and passenger side wheel bearings would have to be replaced. There was a manufacturer recall for the rear bearings. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

- Duluth, GA, USA

2003 Grand Marquis developed problems with the alternator, the throttle sticking open and alignment problems. There was also a rattle noise coming from the engine and the digital readout on the dash was not reading properly.

- Crestline, CA, USA

Harsh ride.

- Randolph, MA, USA

Vehicle vibrates at any speed, getting worse as speed increases. When hitting a bump the steering wheel twists to the right. Dealer test drove the vehicle, said he felt the vibration, and it was a weight distribution problem. Vehicle was then taken to dealer where purchased.dealer said that vibration was normal for the vehicle.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

There was a severe vibration in the engine, when the vehicle idled. There was a general chassis vibration at speeds of 38 which was attributed to out of rounds tires.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The vehicle has a vibration. The dealer stated that the vibration is caused by the suspension and that there is nothing they can do about it until a new model comes out. Consumer indicated of having problem with a four set of tires on the vehicle which are original equipment tires model #P225/60R16 model.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

While the vehicle is idling there is a roughness and knocking noise. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

- Marlton, NJ, USA