Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine shut off without warning (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems |
Vehicle was purchased used in June, 2011. While braking for a stop light, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Had to forcefully pump brakes to stop vehicle from hitting vehicle in front. Car returned to normal operation as soon as I got it stopped. Read details...
The vehicle recently experienced two sudden acceleration events in two days 15 miles apart while decelerating and using the brake in what could only be related to an intermittent failure of the electronic throttle control. Read details...
On October 27, 2010, my wife was driving with me in the car and she started to brake for a red light. She was going about 30 miles per hour. As soon as she applied the brake, the engine accelerated and she had to use a large amount of braking pressure to stop the car. Read details...