2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest among the 7 model years with data, and ranks 6th worst (better than 2005-2008). It carries a Good verdict, capped from higher because 2005-2009 records are considered less complete, with 26 complaints and 2 steering recalls on file.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #6 of 7 Grand Marquis years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 26
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes6 (23%)
- Engine6 (23%)
- Steering5 (19%)
- Electrical System4 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (15%)
- Fuel System3 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (8%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
- Structure & Body1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal being positioned too close to the accelerator, sometimes causing both pedals to be pressed at once, including one case where the vehicle lurched forward while parking.
- Some drivers describe airbags failing to deploy after a collision with an animal, with long delays getting a replacement part.
- A fire was reported in the driver-side visor lamp assembly, which melted nearby material and caused a fuse system failure.
- Owners describe the seat belt tightening repeatedly against the chest while driving with the window down, an issue the dealer could not fully resolve.
- Tire tread was reported peeling from the sidewalls on all four Michelin tires, described by a dealer as a failure they had not seen before.
- Some owners report the air suspension bottoming out with a loud bang over bumps and the car swaying afterward.
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Steering36,888 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
- NHTSA 13V385000Aug 29, 2013Steering355,000 vehicles
Steering
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Grand Marquis years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 model has a complaint index of 17, among the lowest of the 7 model years tracked, and earns a Good verdict.
- Why isn't the 2009 Grand Marquis rated Best?
- Its verdict is capped at Good because NHTSA complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are considered less complete, not because of high complaint counts.
- What is the top reported problem area for the 2009 Grand Marquis?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 6 of 26 complaints, a 23% share, with a median failure mileage of 34,000.
- Does the 2009 Grand Marquis have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls, both involving the steering intermediate shaft, affecting model years 2005-2011.
- How does the 2009 model compare to other Grand Marquis years?
- It ranks 6th worst out of 7 years, well below the high complaint counts seen in 2005 (488 complaints, index 100) and 2006 (143 complaints, index 83).