40 problems have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Marquis. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 1996 Mercury Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 11 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (6 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Visibility | |
| Electrical System | |
| Steering | |
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| Exterior Lighting | |
| Air Bag | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Wheel | |
| Power Train | |
| Tire |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1996 Mercury Marquis in 1996.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercury Marquis, the following table can be used to compare the 1996 Mercury Marquis with the Mercury Marquis from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1996 Marquis is 40 while the average number of problems reported for the 9 model years of the Mercury Marquis is 32.
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