Five problems related to gas tank strap have been reported for the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis based on all problems reported for the 2006 Grand Marquis.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that at a stop sign he observed the vehicle leaking fuel without warning. In addition to he observed corrosion on the one of the two gas tank straps and that it was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Straps holding the fuel tank broke due to rust. The tank fell off. The right side of the tank was resting on the ground, the left side held up by the filler tube only. This happened while vehicle was parked in driveway overnight. Could have had very serious consequences if it happened while moving.
Tl-the contact owned a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked he became aware that the passenger's side fuel tank was close in proximity to the ground. The contact stated that upon inspection it was evident that the passenger side fuel tank strap fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130000. The VIN was not available. Ah.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap was being held by only one strap which was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the fuel tank safety strap was covered with rust and the fuel tank was being held by one strap. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated both fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.