Three problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis based on all problems reported for the 2001 Grand Marquis.
The head gasket on the consumer's 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis leaked oil. The problem was caused by metal chips left between the head gaskets and block.
While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle shimmied in the front. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the mechanic re-balanced and aligned the tires. The problem still existed after being taken to an independent mechanic. This was an on going problem since the beginning of purchase. The consumer had an adjudication to take the vehicle back to the dealership. The vehicle had been back to the dealer on many occasions for the shimmy in the front. The dealership replaced all four tires and the driveshaft assembly. The vehicle developed an oil leak that was also ongoing, so the dealer replaced the oil pan/oil pan gasket and the rear main crank shaft seal. The ignition coil assembly had to be replaced as well. When the weather was cold, the hood would not pop open and the right front door did not close properly.
The engine idles roughly and the vehicle developed an oil leak after it had been worked on by the dealer.