Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 1998 Mercury Marquis.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems |
The front end is very squeaky loud and when you make hard turns to left or right it makes a loud spring popping sound. The steering is feel lose and cause the car to seem as though it is wobbling side to side and holding it in the road is a little tough.
While driving approx. 40mph suddenly front wheels kept swerving from side to side. Had no steering control. Went over an embankment & flipped upside down. Had 2 injuries. Emergency rm treatment. The pavement was dry.
Steering wheel shimmies when driving at any speed. Incident has occurred four times. Dealer inspecting defect, states that the design is made to handle a harder ride dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Ongoing problem with vehicle wandering across the road whenever vehicle reaches above 50 mph. Vehiclehas been in/o ut of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem has not been resolved. Seeking help, and additional information from NHTSA in this matter.