2005 Mercury Grand Marquis lighting problems
307 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, which is 48% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 307 48% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 262 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 53 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 63 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 50 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 31 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 19 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 262 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Similar to events as published in NHTSA action number pe08066, I was driving on the interstate at night and the headlights suddenly went dark. No warning, just went out. Pulled off onto shoulder and could not avoid sliding off the road - very dangerous. Finally figured out if you pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you it will turn the bright headlights on, but you have to hold it on position .. If you let go the headlights go back out. The problem is intermittent and appears without warning.
Failed lamp control module, headlights fail to work, only high beams work when lever is held in flash position. Ford issued an extended warranty program 14no1 in the spring of 2104 for just this part for 15 years or 250,000 miles. No replacement parts are available in the USA. The dealer says they have a waiting list that goes back six months. Have talked to regional managers in dearborn, mich. All say they have no idea of a shipping date, much less a delivery date, from supplier.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
- Electrical system 76 complaints
- Air bags 67 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints
- Seat belts 36 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints