2011 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
2MEBM7FV2BX607867
Vehicle history report for the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis LS (VIN 2MEBM7FV2BX607867). Black, sedan/saloon, 4.6L 8-cyl 239 hp, flexible fuel vehicle (ffv). 86,574 mi reported. Registered in Tx. 2 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 2
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 be…
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. O
NHTSA Campaign #14V704000 · 05/11/2014STEERING
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 Hampsh…
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 a
NHTSA Campaign #13V385000 · 29/08/2013We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 2 involved a fire
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 9
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis.
TIRES
225/60R17 tire purchased new started going flat in the first week. Walmart tire said there was no warranty. Receipt says otherwise. P&M tire of Blackwell, OK found defects in the interior sidewall and told us the tire had manufacturing defects. Reported to Nexen by making an account and filing a warranty request which they denied. They keep saying we are lyi…
NHTSA ODI #11723310STEERING
The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the gear shifter failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The failure persisted, and the vehicle remain…
NHTSA ODI #11676660ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVING ON HUMID DAY, CLOSED WINDOWS AND TURNED ON A/C. CONTROLLER FAILED TO CLOSE DEFROSTER VENTS, CAUSING WINDOW TO QUICKLY FOG UP, RESTRICTING FORWARD VISION. PREVIOUSLY HAD SAME PROBLEM ON 2006 GRAND MARQUIS WHICH I HAD REPAIRED BY FORD DEALER. TOOK 2011 TO DEALER, GOT REPAIR ESTIMATE OF $900, AS DASHBOARD MUST BE REMOVED TO GET TO FAILING PART. AM TO…
NHTSA ODI #11194012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
MY 2011 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS ULTIMATE EDITION, WAS VERY GREAT HOWEVER IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS...THEY WOULD COME ON AUTOMATICALLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING, MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH WOULD BE ON THE OFF POSITION... AND THE WIPERS ONLY WORKED ON A HIGH SPEED SEEING NONE OF THE OTHER SPEEDS WORKED...PRIME EXAMPLE I WOULD WA…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11154071AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON ALL THE TIME. MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT CAR'S COMPUTER IS GENERATING A CODE INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH A SENSOR IN DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. HE SAYS THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $500. THE CAR ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND APPEARS FROM THE MANY COMPLAINTS YOU'VE RECEIV…
NHTSA ODI #11024863ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I SMELLED A WEIRD SMELL COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN I TURNED TO LOOK TOWARDS THE DIRECTION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR IT WAS SMOKING SO I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY AS I WAS DOING SO THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR CAUGHT FIRE. I FINISHED PULLING OVER TURNED THE CAR OFF GOT OUT AND PULLED MY FIRE EXTING…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10862281FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DRIVING ON FREEWAY WITH DASH DISPLAY INDICATING 60 MILES REMAINING ON FUEL SUPPLY WHEN CAR RAN OUT OF FUEL. TANK TOTALLY EMPTY DASH DISPLAY STILL INDICATED 60 MILES BEFORE EMPTY. FUEL GAGE HAS BEEN REGULARLY DECEITFUL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10592867STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V385000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 12/30/13*…
NHTSA ODI #10553195+ 1 more complaints on record.
