2010 Mercury Grand Marquis Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 5th out of 7 model years, earning a Good verdict. It shows fewer complaints and recalls than the 2005-2008 model years, with 24 total complaints and 2 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #5 of 7 Grand Marquis years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (21%)
- Engine5 (21%)
- Steering5 (21%)
- Structure & Body5 (21%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Brakes2 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while shifting into drive or pulling into a parking space, with the brake pedal depressed and no effect.
- Steering can lock up or jerk out of the driver's hands during a skid, leading to loss of control.
- The upper intermediate steering shaft has been reported to separate or wear improperly, increasing crash risk.
- Body side moldings have come loose and could detach while driving.
- Water has leaked into the rear floorboard through the doors, which owners say did not close tightly after assembly.
- One owner reported the roof had collapsed on a nearly new vehicle.
2010 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.
2010 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.
2010 compared with other Grand Marquis years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 model year performs well compared to other Grand Marquis years, with a Complaint Index of 33 and a Good verdict, ranking 5th out of 7 years.
- What problems does the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
- NHTSA complaints for this year are spread evenly across Electrical System, Engine, Steering, and Structure & Body, each accounting for 21% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 36,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for the 2010 model year, both involving the steering system: one addressing the lower intermediate shaft and one addressing the upper intermediate shaft.
- What year Grand Marquis should I avoid instead of 2010?
- NHTSA data shows the 2005 and 2006 model years carry Avoid verdicts, with Complaint Index scores of 100 and 83 and complaint counts of 488 and 143, far higher than the 2010 model year's 24 complaints.
- How does the 2010 compare to the 2011 Grand Marquis?
- The 2011 model year has a Complaint Index of 0 and a Best verdict with only 9 complaints, making it lower-risk than the 2010 model year based on NHTSA data.