general problems of the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis - part 2

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number:15v861000(lights) was received in December 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jft.

I was traveling on northfield road in bedford heights ohio and turned right on to the drive way that leads to wal-mart. The steering wheel snapped completely loose spinning around. I lost control of the steering and the car crashed into a curb before I could apply the brakes. This occurred approximately an hour after I picked up my car from liberty Ford dealership for repairs done in response to recall number 13s08 - steering column shaft and customer satisfaction program number - 14n01. (lighting control module).

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the front head lamps failed without warning. The contact had to activate the high beams and hold the flash to pass lever on the steering column, however, the high beams would no longer illuminate if the lever was not actuated. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure mirrored NHTSA action number: pe15028000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Sw.

The headlamps decided to quit working right when I am driving down the highway at 45 miles an hour. Could not see anything. Other drivers going the opposite direction were honking and flashing their lights at me. This is very dangerous, and somebody could get hurt.

We got pulled over by the police and the police notify us that the exterior rear lights was not working and could cause a accident and it's a safety hazard issue so we had to use our emergency lights to get home and the police had to follow us home. . . . .

As I was driving at night, my vehicle's low and high beams (lights) suddenly cut off. Unexpectedly, the road I was traveling became very dark because I live in rural areas in west virginia. Unfortunately, a second later, my car ran over a small boulder on the side on the road causing a damage (small cracks) at the bottom right hand side of my bumper. Nevertheless, I put the emergency lights on until I returned home right away. Earlier this week, I used the car again without any lights issues. However a day later, the issue returned again. This time I was traveling in the highway at 60 miles per hour. All low/high beam lights cut off. My only solution was to hold the "flash to pass" lever towards me, and the high beam lights would turn on. However, it is extremely cumbersome driving this way. I've been told by many mechanics that the main culprit is the lighting control module (lcm) and this safety issue has become extremely common in Grand Marquis especially 2005 models. Consumers and perhaps the government may need to further intervene, so Ford can do something about this safety/hazardous. In my case, my bottom bumper suffered, but it could have been worse - it could easily cause an accident at any given time. Currently, I only use my vehicle during the daylight hours. I've been told that repairs can exceed $700 or more and in some instances, the issue returns within a few months after replacing this part. This electrical issue should perhaps be further investigated as the lcm could be the main culprit, but something else could also be triggering the lcm to fail. Thank you greatly!.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the exterior lights failed to illuminate. As a result, the high beams had to be used while driving. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

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.

Cannot shut lights off when I shut off the car. When I turn them on the sometimes work and sometimes don't. Riding down the hwy they just go off. I have been stopped by the police. Drivers window works sometimes and does nor at other times. Buttons for the passenger seat also works whenever it wants to.

I was driving at night and turning into a dark driveway with my lights functioning fine and they unexpectedly went out. It was an intermittent problem and would happen without warning while driving with the lights on. We replaced the light switch and thought the problem had been fixed; the lights seemed to function properly for about three weeks. The last time this happened, recently, I was on the interstate traveling at 73 mph, passing a semitrailer, when the lights went out. Terrifying! fortunately, I was able to get past the semi and pull over to the shoulder, throw on my flashers, and fiddle with the light switch until the lights came back on.

Lighting control module intermittently not working. Not reliable for evening travel. Part on back order from Ford dealer with no estimated delivery date - I was told anytime from 1 week up to one month. Will need to rent a vehicle. What compensation for car rental do you offer due to the fact there is no estimated delivery date for this part?.

June 10 while driving 65 miles per hour my lights failed. I was fortunate there was no accident. Took car to Ford dealership and was advised it was the light module. Dealership advised that Ford acknowledged this was a faulty part and the warranty on said part had been extended for 15 years. The local dealership ordered the part 45 days ago but has not been received. I personally called Ford's customer service several times but Ford still cannot give me an estimated date the part will be received. This same dealership has worked on my car several times but no one mentioned the defective module. This could easily lead toe death and destruction. Your help in resolving this matter would be appreciated. My case #with Ford is 4861647-0822-z8 I ran google search and this is a very serious problem and many people are not aware of it.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact received a recall repair from a dealer (court street Ford, 558 william r latham senior dr, bourbonnais, IL 60914, (815) 939-9600) for NHTSA campaign number: 15v861000 (exterior lighting). Six months after the repair, the lights failed to function for the low beams, high beams, and day time running lights intermittently. The dealer was informed several times, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact felt as if the remedy failed to provide a solution. The dealer indicated that the part needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was serviced by an independent mechanic to replace the part. The manufacturer was notified that the remedy for the recall failed to provide a solution and also indicated that the part still needed to be replaced after the repair. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact received a notice for a manufacturer¿s recall and was informed that the part could not be replaced if he was not experiencing a failure but felt that it should be replaced before a failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

We were driving and all of the sudden the head lights went out randomly. We tried to turn the switch the other way and back and forth but that did not work. The only time the light work is if you hold the high beam switch towards your body making it very dangerous to drive. Sometimes they come on when you first turn the car on and then turn off again within minutes.

I went to have my lights fixed due to a traffic violation for high beams. I took it to be repaired at mall of georgia Ford. My low beams would not turn on. They replaced the wrong part when there was a warranty out for the lighting module. They refused to fix issue and my low beams continued not to work. In order to make the lights work you have to hold down the high beam lever .

Lights went off while driving at night.

At any given time the lights just go out and I can only see by manually using the high beam lights. The lights will come on for a few moments then out they go again. You can hear a clicking sound when it is goes out and back on. This is extremely dangerous especially since I have 3 children in my vehicle and any given time.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the lights intermittently turned on and off. The contact took his vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the lcm light control module. The manufacture was notified and stated that there was no recall for the make and model. The contact also stated while driving the cruise control suddenly malfunctioned spontaneously. The contact again took to vehicle to a Ford dealer were they stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture again stated no there were no related recalls for his year, make and model vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000 miles.

While driving my 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis at approx 8:00 pm, my lights went out while I was driving and I tried to turn the lights off and on again, but they would not come back on. I was about 1 mile from my home near my subdivision entrance and I had to drive the rest of the way home without my lights. Later, after researching the problem, I found that you can use the flash to pass high beams if this should occur. The same problem occurred often after the initial outage and I replaced the lcm. The replacement lcm is having the same issue. I cannot understand why you do not think that this is a problem that does not require a recall. It is dangerous to the driver and other motorists as well.

I was driving down the highway when my lights suddenly went out not coming back on.

This is a very dangerous problem. The lights go out on the Mercury marquis. It is intermittent. Sometimes, they will go back on. I have to hold the high beam to get home. Extremely dangerous! they should have a recall and stop trying to slide over the issue.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the head lights failed. The contact attempted to turn the lights on but they failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the light module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 24,000.

Driving at night when head lights went out all other lights were on. We could keep the high beams on by holding dimmer switch up. Lights would come on and them go off again.

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, all of the lights on the vehicle failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the light control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 32,000. Kmj.

Head lights were coming on and going off on their own, now will not come on. Faulty light control module!.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the head lamps would fail sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. Consumer writes to request reimbursement the consumer's claim for reimbursement was denied because the vehicle did not have roadside assistance coverage and parts/labor were not covered by roadside assistance. The serpentine belt and lighting control module had to be replaced.

Lighting control module failed. Fortunately, I was not driving in traffic or on the freeway as many of the complaints I found on the internet. This is a serious defect and a recall should be issued as this issue occurs normally between 50,000 and 100,000 miles. The problem is so large that junk yard operators told me that all the wrecked 2005 models have been stripped of this item. This is the first complaint I have ever registered because it is such a serious safety issue and must be addressed before traffic deaths occur or have occurred. Thank you for your prompt assistance in the crucial matter. P. S. A Ford dealer told me they sell many of these items and are aware of the problem.

My wife and I were pulling into a four lane highway at 9:30 pm in the evening, after finishing dinner. Once we had approached highway speed of about 45 to 50 mph, our front head lights went out. Immediately my wife pulled off the highway with our lights out, I got out of the auto to insure the lights had indeed gone out. . . Yes, they were out black as midnight. I asked my wife to see if they would come back just for the heck of trying something. Yes the lights did come back on and remained on for the remainder of our 25 minute drive. As my wife and I were driving home, she indicated to me this was not the first time, only one of several times as she was driving, it might be in the rain day or night, she never knew when it would happen, however at this time, the lights seem to go out on a regular basic. I'm going to see if the dealer can repair, what I have been lead to believe is the lcm, and to expect a charge up to $800. 00+, this is a horrible accident waiting to occur, and a expense that I think merc. Show absorb, with all of the problems with the same problem for several years now, I would hope a nation wide recall should take place, before the is loss of life. I thank you for your time, and I do appreciate any help you may be able to offer. Kind regards, owner of the above auto, 2005 merc. Grand marq. Light control module, problem.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact noticed that after traveling 25 miles or more, the headlamps would fail, causing reduced visibility forcing the use of high beams. The dealer was notified who was unaware of the issue. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the light switch; however she continued to experience the same problem. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor had the vehicle been repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 99,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving approximately 55 mph all of the exterior lights shut off. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and after tapping on the dashboard the lights came back on. The failure had since recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired; yet, the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 87,000. The current mileage was 87,500.

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis headlamp failure headlamps fail to come on, can not see to drive at night unless holding high beams on. The head lamps on low beam do not work at, I am only able to drive this car during the day time because I am unable to pay the 730. 00 to repair the module. The car is only 5 years old. I have been unsuccessful at finding a used part. The problem started in July of 2010 and it now October.

Driving down a roadside and lights suddenly went off, but I was able to use high beams. Check it out the next day and were working fine. Problem came up a year later, again, it resolved utself. Happened a third time recently and it still out.

My wife was driving our 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis after dark and the low beam headlamps went out. Fortunately she was close to her destination and was able to navigate with the street lights. I don't want to think what may have happened on the interstate had she been heading home. Everything checks out fine except for the light control module. Dealership says this is a common problem and will cost about $500 for the part and $200 labor. We currently do not drive this car at night until we have enough money saved to get the repairs done. Someone is going to die because of this (if it already hasn't happened - we were fortunate).