Suspension Noise Problems of Mercury 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.

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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.

While driving or backing at slow speeds this vehicle(which has very very low miles) makes loud,banging,pounding,binding noises and sounds like the entire front end is going to fall off. This happens frequently and is not normal for any car with such low miles 15 years old or not. I have gotten to the point that I am afraid to drive this car. I have also been told that others have this same or a similar issue. The car was driven by an older couple aka my grandparents who bought it new in 98' and they both passed away in 2012. This may be in part due to the "double wishbone" suspension which I know nothing about. I am extra upset as I said due the fact that this car has only had an average of just over 2,000 miles annually and was treated very well. The car looks like new but scares me half to death when I hear this unmistakable loud sound of broken,binding,loose or defective parts. I am able to repair it but was hoping there was a recall due to the same story being posted over and over. This car,either model the GS or LS is an accident waiting to happen. If you are a prospective buyer,please drive the car slowly then turn in reverse and if it exists the problem will sound off immediately. If backing out with a very slight curb,the car will sound much worse. Ford is not known for its front ends other than the fact that its cars and trucks front ends are either next to impossible to align and/or are very expensive to repair. I have never seen or heard anything like this in any other car maker,Ford should pay for this travesty of a front end. Without taking a visual I would say it my car needs both upper and lower ball joints,tie rod ends and a full suspension check or rebuild. If anyone hears this in a car from a dealer or elsewhere=do not buy!!!.

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Loud banging noise coming from the right rear suspension area when going over speed bumps and making right hand turns. I have had the car back to the dealership 13 times and they have told me not to bring it back, that I need to learn to live with it.

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: the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle made a consistent, loud squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the hood was lubricated and adjusted. The repair was not successful in fixing the problem. Also, when the brakes were depressed, the vehicle lurched forward. The service dealer was unable to determine the cause of the brake problem. Updated 9/20/2006 - the vehicle's brake booster and front suspension also made noise.

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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.