Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2009 | 2 | 8% | 514,000 miles |
| 2007 | 25 | 26% | 18,000 miles |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% | 114,000 miles |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% | 20,000 miles |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% | 6,000 miles |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% | 82,000 miles |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% | 43,000 miles |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% | 152,000 miles |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% | 20,000 miles |
| 1999 | 14 | 9% | 80,000 miles |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% | 34,000 miles |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% | — |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% | 44,000 miles |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% | 98,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
On September 29, 2017 around 9-10 pm , my husband had just picked me up from work and I was 6 months pregnant, we were driving down the highway and a car on the opposite side of the highway pulled out from the light and hit us on the driver side wheel and fender and broke the steering knuckle, the rack and pinion and broke the steering wheel loose, also the suspension. My car was disabled from the accident. I also had to be rushed to the hospital because I was having contractions so they wanted to make sure my baby was okay. Also the driver hit us and ran. The cops never found the car. In order for me to get my car back on the road I had to purchase a steering column, a rack and pinion, and steering knuckle and suspension out of my own pocket. I was never informed of a recall.
Reference NHTSA action number pe 08060.on 7 April, 2011 I had failure of two tire valves and destruction of one tire. Both valves leaking air at point of insertion, ie cracked stems.visited local Ford dealer, carbone Ford-Lincoln on 11 April 2011. Was told no recall would fix for a price. Told him of NHTSA report and that it was a manufacturing defect and Ford should be responsible and was told I was being unfair. In my request. Got nowhere with Ford , they did not even want to inspect problem, just pay or leave. On 12 April 2011, I contacted Ford motors by phone and spoke with denise. Denise was surprised to hear of such a problem (???) told me the service manager should not have been rude to me and informed me there were no recalls on my vehicle. …
I was driving along when my tire blew out. The car spun into traffic and hit a wall and guard rail but did not hit any cars. My whole front end was smashed in and long the one side of the car scrapped up. The air bags did not deploy!!!
On Saturday, oct. 21, 2006 at approximately 12:00 pm I was driving on I-95 just south of port saint lucie florida, traveling at 70 MPH, when I experienced a catastrophic blow out of the right rear tire on my 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, with 14,980 mile on the odometer. The tires were all original equipment tires. The vehicle sustained no damage but the sidewalls were completely shredded, after traveling about 500 to 600 feet to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. I had to purchase a new Michelin tire at a cost of $144.96 -with a 65,000 mi. Warranty! The tire that blew with less than 14,980mi was not warranted or pro rated by the dealer or by Michelin. I did not run over anything in the roadway, and brought the tire to two different tire shops and they could not figure out what happened. I called Michelin and they told there was nothing they could do. This is ridiculous! …
Fuel pump and crankshaft sensor both went out on vehicle at same time. Repair of crankshaft sensor was a $400 and fuel pump repair was $740. Doors do not lock properly when using the key remote and lights inside the vehicle on controls flicker on and off. Heating element in leather seat on passenger side has never worked and had to replace tires due to unusual wear and tear. Cost to replace tires was $478. Driver sides door will not shut all the way due to alignment problems and this problem has not been corrected. Had to replace fuel filter due to leaking and this cost $178. Car has become a money pit and it only has 77,000 miles on it.
The steering wheel vibrates when driving at speeds of 58 MPH and faster. The dealership has serviced the vehicle 5 times, in which they balanced the tires, rotate the tires and made an adjustment in the steering column. The problem still exist. The dealership also indicated that the steering wheel meets factory specifications and the shake is minimum. The dealer rotated and balanced the system but the shaking persisted. When the vehicle tires and wheels were replaced with cast aluminum the shaking was no longer felt. The consumer feels that the previous set of tires and wheels were defective.
I recently had to replace two wheels on my wife's 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis due to substantial wheel cracks along the welds on the outer flange of the wheel causing the tires to deflate (two separate events). I see reported in USA today that interceptor are being recalled for this same 'serious safety' problem. I contacted Ford/Mercury about my vehicle and they say that it is not covered at this time and that "Ford and the national highway traffic and safety administration (NHTSA) work together to proactively identify areas of concern through investigation of consumer and dealer feedback. During an investigation Ford cooperates fully with NHTSA. Ford does not speculate on the outcome of any current investigation or future actions. …
Bridgestone insignia se 200 with 35,000 miles. Car was driving normally at 40 MPH, began feeling a vibration. Soon the car was wiggling like a wheel was loose. Handling worsened rapidly. In 5 miles I became so concerned I pulled off the road & called aaa. One tire had bulges. Put the spare on and saw the tire had began to separate in the middle of the tread about 8 inches long & down to steel belt. Another separation inside near sidewall.
NHTSA investigations
Fracture of the steel wheel rim
The subject wheel (new for my 2003) is used on crown victoria (cv) and grand marquis.complaint data indicates that wheel failure affects primarily the commercial specification cv model (police and taxi) which has unique design characteristics and is generally subjected to higher usage demands.during Ford's analysis, it was determined that cyclic bending moment fatigue could cause rim cracks to occur in the heat…
Tire valve cracking
On October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company.the valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international…
Frequently asked questions
Which Mercury Grand Marquis years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (25), 1999 (14), 2003 (10), 2000 (9) and 2005 (9) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 26% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Mercury Grand Marquis wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Mercury Grand Marquis model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Mercury Grand Marquis wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles; 67% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (16 mentions), followed by the sidewall (9).
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.