Reliability & cost of ownership
Ford Grand Marquis Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Ford Grand Marquis? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Ford Grand Marquis problems by model year
1 recall entry across 1 model year and 10 owner complaints across 3 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining 2 model years — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Marquis | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2001 Grand Marquis | Not confirmed | 6 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2000 Grand Marquis | Not confirmed | 4 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Ford Grand Marquis, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- seat belts3 complaints
- electrical system2 complaints
- suspension2 complaints
- structure2 complaints
- vehicle speed control2 complaints
- service brakes, hydraulic1 complaint
- air bags1 complaint
- engine and engine cooling1 complaint