Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Mercury Marquis

Mercury Marquis owners have reported 2 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Mercury Marquis

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
2

Door Latch problem #1

When the engine was turned off, the back doors failed to open, consumer believed it was the way the latch mechanism was designed.

Door Latch problem #2

Front driver's side and passenger's side doors do not stay open on their own, the halfway locking point does not work. Doors, when opened, will swing right back and shut. Dealer has been contacted.



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