Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the headlights and taillights were inoperable, and the trunk failed to open. Additionally, all the doors failed to manually lock, and while utilizing the key fob, the door locks were inoperable. The door-ajar message was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 15v861000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 179,000. The VIN was not available.