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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2010 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
25
Latest campaign
Nov 5, 2014

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering2Nov 5, 2014

Safety recalls2

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 5, 2014Latest campaign
Nov 5, 201414V704000

Steering: rack and pinion pinion shaft

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…

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What's wrong
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 been correctly performed.
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 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 Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V704000 · Nov 5, 2014
Aug 29, 201313V385000

Steering

If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V385000
What's wrong
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 Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Risk
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 the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
Campaign
NHTSA 13V385000 · Aug 29, 2013
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component25

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
25Complaints filed
6Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering624202
Structure520100
Electrical system312000
Vehicle speed control312201
Service brakes28100
Exterior lighting28100
Power train28000
Air bags28202
Equipment28000
Wheels14101
Unknown or other14101
Fuel/propulsion system14000
Engine14000
Engine and engine cooling14101
Seat belts14101

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “Steering column. Unable to put it in DRIVE after pressing brake all the way down. Has happened many times over the last 2 years.”

    Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770288
  • Steering

    “the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.”

    Filed 10/22/2025 · ODI 11695076
  • Service brakes

    “The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended.”

    Filed 07/26/2024 · ODI 11604771

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2010 Mercury Grand Marquis recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recent, 14V704000 (reported November 5, 2014), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 25 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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