Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1996 Mercury Marquis
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 1996 Mercury Marquis, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 31 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
- Visibility 4 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 31 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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