1998 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 17 complaints for the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Power steering reservoir hose separated, causing loss of vehicle control which resulted in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries. Dealer has been notified.
My 1998 mercury grand marquis at slow speed had the passenger side tie rod end fail and fall off causing complete loss of steering. This happened at a slow speed luckily no accident. Car towed to ford dealer. Replaced all four tie rod ends. Cost $400.00. Car had 50,000 miles , this was a factory defect. This is a sealed unit requiring no grease or maintenance. I replaced with greased tie rodends.I believe this should be a recalled part.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
- Engine 29 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints