Two problems related to engine 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.
While making a right turn into a parking space the engine lost power which resulted in the steering wheel and gear shift locking up. The dealer stated they could not duplicate the problem. Consumer got out of car and rocked it back and forth for a few minute. Het got back into the car and tried to move both the wheel and the gear shift. After about 5 minutes of this they both unlocked and the car was ok for 5-6 months.
Consumer states she has an idle air control valve problem. She states that sometimes when she attempts to start her vehicle, it acts as if it wants to cut off. Then there are times when she is driving and has to stop, then the vehicle cuts off. The consumer talked to another consumer with the same problem and had come to the conclusion that a recall should be issued.