repaired · 2016 Q1
Rack and pinion: pinion shaft
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…
2008 Mercury Grand MarquisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 80 owner complaints about the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-385 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has problems
80 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Steering2 crash/fire/injury
15Vehicle speed control5 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Structure
5Engine and engine cooling
5Service brakes, hydraulic
5Exterior lighting
5Service brakes
4Engine
209 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 20 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Steering
Risk. If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Front: hub
Risk. IF A HUB FRACTURES, IT MAY POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE WHEEL KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL BEING RETAINED ONLY BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Grand Marquis year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Marquis median. How we score
'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis safety ratings
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, and the recalls they led to.
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Marquis owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
total collapse of upper immediate steering shaft resulting on total separation/failure and complete loss of steering. this literally separated/fell apart in my hand when i was cleaning the front seat carpeting. i had just finished driving back from a 100 mile trip. if this would have happened on…
My vehicle is from a northern state and came down to [XXX] and my intermediate shaft collapsed after looking up through ford if my recall had ever been done it shows that it had been done but the part that says it was replaced looked like it was never replaced and I had to fix that problem myself…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V385000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the lower intermediate shaft was replaced. The contact stated that it was determined that the upper intermediate…
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