Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 2.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
157Complaints
5Recalls
26Crashes
3Fires
20Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (14.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Vehicle Speed Control
23 · 14.6%
not available
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Seat Belts
16 · 10.2%
Recalled
Recall 01V227001
Air Bags:frontal
12 · 7.6%
Recalled
Recall 00V270000 · Recall 00V412000
Engine
9 · 5.7%
not available
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Air Bags
8 · 5.1%
Recalled
Recall 00V270000 · Recall 00V412000
Electrical System
8 · 5.1%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 157 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND THE CAR ALL OF A CERTAIN ACCELERATED TO A SPEED UP AND I IMMEDIATELY JUMP ON TO…”NHTSA complaint 10511846 — filed 05/14/2013 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“SUDDEN ACCELERATION. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY. CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO MY HOUSE, DAMAGING THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR AND LEFT SIDE OF…”NHTSA complaint 10283920 — filed 09/14/2009 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“CAR WOULD START AND DIE. FAILED TO RUN AT IDLE. REPLACED IDLE AIR SENSOR. EVENT OCCURRED AT 55,000 MILES.”NHTSA complaint 10080377 — filed 07/05/2004 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 23 of 157 NHTSA complaints (14.6%), followed by seat belts (16), air bags:frontal (12), engine (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 26 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 20 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15E082000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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