Three problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis based on all problems reported for the 2003 Grand Marquis.
Rear end noise with axle bearing and shaft assy. With cars of that year used as fleet vehicles (note,NHTSA campaign id number 04v328000. Ford also had a safety recall number 04516 in July 15th 2004 to acknowledged that vehicles built for fleet service were prone to axle failures and issued a recall for Ford suspension- rear defect on fleet vehicles for chassis overloading to wheel bearings an axles. Mine happened on trip of 3oo miles. Roaring noise.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a sound from the rear driver side tire. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who advised that the rear of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04v328000(suspension). The VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis when backing out of my driveway and turning the steering wheel to enter the street, the front suspension makes creaking metallic sound. The dealer said the there was nothing wrong with the suspension.