Most common 2001 Mercury Marquis problems
Share of the 26 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 →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2001 Mercury Marquis:
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 Mercury Marquis owners say
Brakes
Tl contact owns a 2001 Mercury grand Marquis. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the lower hydraulic unit for the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer is the only one that sells the part. The vehicle has not been repaired and is located at the contact's residence. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.
Consumer to loss control of the vehicle, due to the possibility that the brake and accelerator are designed too close together, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the loss of the vehicle. Consumer has since sold the vehicle back to the dealer.
Wheels & tires
While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the rear tire had blown out. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician determined that the remaining three tires should also be replaced.
While driving, the right rear tire blew out, consumer states the sidewall had detached from the tread and had disintergrated, there was no puncture in the tire, consumer was informed by tire shop that tire was beyond repair, consumer is seeking for reimbursement (Michelin symmetry tire p225-60-16)
Speed control & acceleration
We were lucky. The accelerator not only stuck, but snapped down against the floor board. Luckily, I was driving, not my 70+ year old mother, and we were on an open road with no people or objects in front of us. Even so, we were doing appox. 80 MPH before I put it in neutral and shut off the key. The dealership did a good job. They discovered that the "wiring harness at lighting control module had somehow gotten into the accelerator mechanism causing the gas pedal to stick down. Though they fixed ours, it bothers me to think of all the terrible things that could have happened had the sitution been slightly different. I file this report in the hope of preventing that "terrible" accident from happening to anyone else. Other than this, its has been a great car
Consumer could not get the vehicle to start. Once started consumer proceeded across the lot. Consumer stopped the car and when getting back in could not get it out of gear until after turning the motor off. As consumer approached the traffic light, he used the brakes to slow to a stop. All of a sudden, the vehicle jolted forward out of control.
2001 Mercury Marquis engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Mercury Marquis a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 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 2001 Mercury Marquis?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 15% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the wheels & tires (3) and speed control & acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Mercury Marquis problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 63,000 miles; 33% 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.