general problems of the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

17 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis based on all problems reported for the 2005 Grand Marquis.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2023

My drivers side seat belt works sometimes and sometimes it doesn’t and also my passenger side airbag light stays on when starting the car it flashes a few times and then stays on.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2022

I bought this car from some stranger who doesn’t care about my shoulder pains driving a car with the steering wheel upside down these part stores & insurance companies get theirs can I please get what’s due to me so tired of the brakes making my steering wheel jerk & didn’t have any heat in a car I’ve spent my entire check on I really can’t believe this much over a faulty can I get some type of reimbursements for my pain & suffering from driving this guy’s high school car even if it looked like it did brand new pipes falling apart [xxx] won’t stop over heating caused me to run off the road because windows can’t let right window down it’s so much I can say but I rather not thanks this is devastating to me & my child kid doesn’t wanna feel like his dad I has no say so for him or his own child driving in guy’s [xxx] did one thing some else messes up it has caused me so much grief & mental attacks trying to keep this guy car maintained I’ve tried trade ins but they’ve told me that the car wasn’t worth nothing but $700 what can I do with that basically paid my entire earnings out on a car I love my step son I just don’t want him to feel like I’m a bad person because I’m dealing with financial stability [xxx] I’ve paid so much & I want my happiness one way or another crooks on social media lined up to [xxx] me you & the next with this false narratives & defected goods [xxx] my great grandpa doesn’t like the way this one car has caused me so much pain going in these rich stores buying parts & being ripped off because the car isn’t stable enough to hold up what I’ve fixed [xxx] it’s going to go on for the rest of my life & I’m scared. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2022

Passenger seat belt pre-tensioner has malfunctioned. Air bag check light flashing code 34. My mechanic informs me the entire srs will not function in a crash. He was informed by Ford that a replacement part is no longer available. The vehicle mileage is around 43,000. No rust and no collision damage. With the numerous complaints about this same problem why hasn't a safety recall be issued? why hasn't Ford been required to stock replacement parts for a longer time?.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2022

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the vehicle was started, the driver’s side air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a driver’s air bag pretensioner fault and that the seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,842.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2021

My brother got me this vehicle five yrs ago, and ever since then the air bag light has been on,I have no idea of why it is on, I don't know if it is the fuse, I don't know if there is even a air bag is in the vehicle my brother got the vehicle up in vermont, I have a pending cl# [xxx] on another issue, thank you so much, deeply appreciated, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2020

Airbag fault code 34. Passenger side seatbelt pretensions circuit resistance outside limits. Circuit was damaged by static discharge from human to outside of door. Vehicle was parked during both incidents. No accident. No detonation of explosive charge. Same problem occurred 2 years ago on driver side with code 33. Numerous reports from other consumers. Please inquire to repair facility �safetyrestore dotcom� for number of these failures. Airbags are inop when fault occurs. Need shielded circuit to prevent reoccurrence.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2020

The seat belt lite started flashing then went out and now the alarm goes off and rings 5 times and does it 5 times it does this when you start the car.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2019

Vehicle well maintained. 81,000 miles. Getting 3 4 airbag code. I am seeing repairs around $1300-$1400. And many many folks are having the same issue. Car inspection due this month. Please force manufacturer to cover this safety repair.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2018

Dashboardl light is on told it was an airbag problem.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2016

Hello, I own a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis and have been experiencing an apparent problem with the air bag / seatbelt system. There is a light that is on that says airbag. I had it checked out by my local mechanic who said it was likely a seatbelt tensioner per the code in the computer. After doing some research online, I discovered that there were pages of people with similar problems. A working replacement could not be installed as these parts are numbered to the car and have to be repaired and reprogrammed. Dealers have quoted over $500+ for the repair, per my research. Given the amount of people just on the forums, for many years and mileages of this car, just for this problem. There is an apparent problem with Ford's s q. C. From the start. If they are going to install a safety system it ought not become a liability, as I don't know if it will save me or injure me much less if the seat belts will work in an emergency! your feedback is appreciated. If I have reached the wrong dept. In errata could you either forward this to the right party or let me know who to contact. Again there are numerous complaints online about these vehicles. I have experienced Ford not including on the recall list, models that have had recall problems before. Please help. Thank you kindly keith schneider.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2016

Takata recall also the exterior front body bumper paneles and left door molding panels are improperyly and in accurate/y and inadequately secured on the front left side of the driver door possibliy resulting in unsafely coming apart while traveling on the road the imperfected placement can be easily seen by glancing at the side and front area of the vehicle.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2015

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2015

The seat belt light came on and would not go off had extened warranty but it did not cover the price to fix the seat belt which was defective was 900. 00 ''' live on a fixed income and could not afford this price also the head light recall recieved a letter but never heard another thing on the head light my concern is the seat belt.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2015

Air bag dash light started to flash several times and then remained illuminated steadily after a few days. Dealership conducted diagnostic scan, which revealed problem with both driver and passenger pretensioners, needing replacing. Their estimate was approx. $1,500. 00. From what we've researched, there appear to be numerous incidents of this nature. There should be a full investigation with possible recall. Cannot afford this repair!!.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2014

Started car and the air bag started flashing then stayed on. This same problem reoccurs every time I start the car.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2013

This started out with lights and windshield wipers cutting off and on with no apparent wearing. Also burning smell. Took it in got that fixed. I was informed this had occured in others same exact thing. Right after that next thing was dash lights for abs, airbag, and anti skid stay on. I took it to 2 places. Was told it was a module unit by one place the other couldn't find a reason. I have not had it fixed since I couldn't get a clear reason for it, also the car runs fine. The lights must mean something. I'm going to sell it but need to get as much a possible for it and this will take away from the buying price. Need to fix but was told the module unit repair seems strange. Please help any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact attempted to engage the headlights however, both headlights failed to illuminate. The hazard lights were activated in order to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the headlight control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the manufactured part being on a massive back order. The manufacturer was notified and they were uncertain when the part would become available. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. . . Updated 11/14/12 updated 11/16/2012.



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