Most common 1999 Mercury Marquis problems
Share of the 24 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercury Marquis complaints by model year
Best Marquis years: 2004, 2002, 1995. Years to avoid: 1997. Compare all years →
What 1999 Mercury Marquis owners say
Brakes
When pressing on brakes, consumer has to push brakes harder to get vehicle to stop, pedal almost goes to the floor. Also, brake lining is letting out some kind of oil getting on the hub caps. The customer states the stopping distance is greater now than when the vehicle was new. The problem reoccurs frequently and the customer suspects manufacturer flaw
When applying brakes at high speed vehicle would shake and vibrate. Rotors were out of round after brakes are used under normal driving conditions. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated this was happening in all Ford products. Manufacturer's defect.
Speed control & acceleration
While pullung out of a parking lot engine started to rev really so loud that people in side the store could hear it. Then, consumer smelled rubber burning from tires, then it took off in reverse.
My mothers car was off & in park & all of a sudden the engine reved up and the car shot through her gargage door and almost through the back garage wall with my mom in the car.
Windows, wipers & sunroof
Driving in the rain headlights went out tried high beans came on went out, also, wipers. I pull leaver held in reset wipers with other hand. Then I pull down lever to signal too get off road nocking high beans off again. I almost hit gard rail,the lcd recall should be for all cars not just some my safty and others should have recalls.
The interior rearview mirror location interferes with the driver's visibility which May cause an accident. Occupant said it should be moved upwards. Pelase provide further information.
1999 Mercury Marquis engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Mercury Marquis a good car?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Marquis rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Marquis at the same age. 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 1999 Mercury Marquis?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 17% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components › disc. Next are the speed control & acceleration (4) and windows, wipers & sunroof (3).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Mercury Marquis. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercury Marquis?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2002 and 1995. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997. See the full Mercury Marquis years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Mercury Marquis problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 79,000 miles; 17% 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.