The 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 391,888 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING14V7040002014-11-0536,888 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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…
STEERING13V3850002013-08-29355,000 affected
Defect
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,…
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
4
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
1crashes
ENGINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
TIRES
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints35
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“About a month ago I contacted beechmont ford (600 ohio pike cincinnati, ohio 45245) in reference to manufacturer recall number # 13s08 nhtsa recall number # 13v385000. I've wrote them three time and they have not responded. A week ago I chatted with fords hotline and they said they would do what…”
“An suv crashed into an apple store in hingham mass. The driver told police his foot became stuck to the gas pedal. More likely his foot became hooked under the brake pedal as he tried to quickly shift his foot from the gas pedal up and to the left onto the brake pedal. This has happened to me…”
“Driver side door jambed locked. Cannot exit the vehicle without sliding across to passenger door.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury grand marquis. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The contact also stated that the vehicle had to be placed in neutral to be started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury grand marquis. While driving and exiting off the ramp the vehicle drove over a bump and the rear of the vehicle elevated highly without warning. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer replaced the air…”
“I noticed something hanging down from the bottom of the vehicle and on inspection determined it to be a fuel tank support strap. I took the vehicle to my mechanic for further inspection and when he put the vehicle on a lift one of the two support straps had corroded completely in two and the other…”
“On october 21, 2016, while I was driving on I-30 in dallas county, a fire occurred in the daimay-supplied driver-side visor lamp assembly of my 2009 ford mercury grand marquis. The ford fuse system failed, allowing the fire to burn, melting portions of the visor and roof material. The melted…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury grand marquis. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by switching to the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis as of
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