Electrical System Related Problems of the 1999 Mercury Marquis

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Mercury Marquis.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercury Marquis

Problem Category Number of Problems
Battery problems
1
Dashboard Failed problems
1
Car Will Not Start problems
1

Battery problem #1

Dt keyless entry pad caught on fire,vehicle was in garage could spell smoke, had to disconnect the battery. Contacted the dealer said there is no recall, contacted the manufacturer said they couldn't do anything cause the vehicle is no longer under warranty. Water can get down in the switch and combination of age can create a problem. There should be a solid cover over this.

Dashboard Failed problem #2

While driving the entire dashboard failed along with the air conditioning and interior dome light. The dealer diagnosed that an electrical short was the cause of the problem.

Car Will Not Start problem #3

Driver parked vehicle and turned it off. Later returning and trying to start vehicle failed to start. Ignition had locked up steering wheel, and was unable shift out of park. A police person stated problem might be relay switch. Please provide any further information.


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