Four problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis based on all problems reported for the 2000 Grand Marquis.
Since new, the vehicle has had brake issues. After about one month, the brakes constantly squealed on aplication, degenerating into a hard contact rumble causing the steering wheel to vibrate. The dealer has service the vehicle three times and replaced the brakes twice. After every repair, the issues re-appear. I was told by the service manager of downtown Lincoln Mercury to "roll up my windows and turn up the radio". There is an obvious defect in the brakes and/or the braking system on this vehicle that Ford does not know how to properly repair.
Also at 45 mph there is a front end shimmy. Only at that speed. Nothing frightening but wonder why, will it occurr again later at increased mileage. My biggest complant is the noise coming in left side from either front or rear door. Has been back to dealer four times and we live approx. 40 miles one way which is the closest dealer. I beleive something could be done if they have to take it to a wind tunnel testing station. Their attitude has been good but no corrections. Very disgusting for new car. I am ready to dispose if necessary. I have a good sound system for no avail.
While driving at approximately 10-15 mph made a sudden stop with enough space in front, but abs brakes did not work or hold and vehicle kept coasting, causing a rearend accident. The power brake booster was defective.
While making a left turn and then a right turn hit brakes, instead of vehicle slowing down or stopping it accelerated, causing consumer to hit a nearby building. Consumer sustained a minor injury.