Most common 2001 Ford Grand Marquis problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Grand Marquis complaints by model year
Best Grand Marquis years: 1999, 2001. Years to avoid: 1997. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis:
Front seat belt buckle assembly
Under recall campaign (01V227), Ford recalled approximately 1.3 million vehicles to inspect and if necessary replace the front driver and/or passenger seat belt buckle.approximately 1.1 million owners responded by taking their vehicles to a dealer for inspection of the buckle using a specialized buckle test tool.Ford reported that 829,927 vehicles had both buckles pass the tool test and another 167,336 vehicles had…
Front seat belt buckle assembly
During the initial recall campaign in 2001, the subject vehicles were inspected by Ford dealerships using a test tool that would detect a defective front seat outboard seat belt buckle assembly.approximately one million vehicles passed the inspection test for one or both front buckles.subsequent to the recall service action, odi received 15 consumer reports alleging that a passed inspection buckle subsequently…
What 2001 Ford Grand Marquis owners say
Seat belts
The consumer stated that after slightly touching the accelerator pedal it had gone into full throttle and resulted in the driver backing into a building. None of the airbags deployed. The seat belt failed.
When my son came to unfasten his seatbelt, it came out of the seat, nut and bracket and all; needless to say, in an accident it would have been useless.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Grand Marquis rates average: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Grand Marquis at the same age. It is one of the best Grand Marquis years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis?
The seat belts — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › webbing. Next are the speed control & acceleration (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Ford Grand Marquis. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Grand Marquis?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1999 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997. See the full Ford Grand Marquis years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Ford Grand Marquis problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.