Mercury Grand Marquis 2003

• Recall 118308 [USA]: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles manufactured october 3, 2001, to august 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (lcm) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lcm, free of charge. The recall began april 14, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s39.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 47888 [USA]: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
  Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
  ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
  this recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2015610 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, a defect in the lighting control module could cause the headlight high and low beams to become inoperative without warning, causing the headlights to revert to reduced-voltage daytime running light function. This would cause a reduction in lighting output, potentially increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the lighting control module.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Loss of headlights investigation # PE15028

  The office of defects investigation (odi) opened an investigation concerning the loss of headlights in model year (my) 2003-2005 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles. The subject vehicles share the same architecture and major components.Odi has received 636 unique reports (for all submission dates) related to the alleged defect, with owners describing a loss of both low and/or high beam headlights occurring while driving.Odi identified 4 vehicle owner questionnaire ( voq) reports alleging minor crash or loss of control incidents due to headlight failures.Drivers alleged running off of the road due to a lack of headlights and one driver reportedly struck a deer.No injuries were indicated in the voq crashes.In response to odis information request (ir) letter, ford motor company (ford) responded with 4173 unique reports related to the alleged problem.There were a total of 11 crashes reported within that group as well as one injury that occurred when the vehicle struck an unseen object on the side of the road when the headlights failed. Ford also submitted 49,843 warranty claims related to headlight failures.Most reports indicate that the headlights failed without warning leaving the driver with no forward lighting, however some noted the headlights flickered or dimmed prior to turning off.Consumers also noted they were able to hold the flash to pass lever on the steering column mounted stalk to activate the high beams however this is only effective as long as the lever is physically actuated.On december 21st, 2015 ford notified odi that it would conduct a safety recall (15v-861) to remedy headlight failures on (my) 2003-2005 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles.According to ford, the headlights of the vehicle are controlled by the lighting control module (lcm) located in the engine compartment of the vehicle.The lcm uses an internal relay, mounted to a circuit board, to control power to the headlights. The headlight relay is soldered to the circuit board at six different terminals. The original equipment lcms were manufactured in a manner that resulted in the solder joints fatiguing and/or cracking as a result of repeated thermal cycling and/or vibration, a defect condition. The condition could be exacerbated by manufacturing quality issues such as an insufficient amount of solder, effecting the continuity between the circuit board and the relay terminal, and resulting in loss of headlights while driving.Other lighting functions are unaffected by this condition.The lcm manufacturing processes were revised to address the defect condition and ford has been conducting a warranty extension program to cover defective lcms since late 2013.Under the recall ford will replace any remaining defective lcms in recalled vehicles with remedy lcms once they become available.See nhtsa recall 15v-861 for further details on the safety recall.The recall action initiated by ford addresses the safety risks of concern to odi.Accordingly, the investigation is closed.The odi reports cited above can be reviewed at safercar.Gov under the identification (odi) numbers found in the attached list.
  

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• Loss of headlamp/exterior lighting investigation # DP15002

  In a letter dated october 2, 2014 the office of defects investigation (odi) was initially petitioned by the north carolina consumers council, inc. Requesting a defect investigation of an alleged defect condition resulting in headlight and/or exterior lighting failure on 2003-2005 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles.Odi analyzed vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) complaints received from consumers and identified a total of 605 reports (for all submission dates) alleging headlight failure.The complaints indicate failures of both low beam headlights typically while driving, a defect condition that was evaluated under a prior odi investigation (pe08066).Most consumer voqs indicate that the headlights failed suddenly and without warning leaving the driver with no forward lighting, however some report the headlights flickered or dimmed prior to turning off.In some cases drivers were able to turn the headlights back on after a period of time while others reported the headlights would not come back on at all.Consumers noted they were able to hold the "flash to pass" lever on the steering column mounted stalk to activate the high beams however this is only effective as long as the lever is actuated.Odi identified 4 voq reports alleging minor crash or loss of control incidents due to headlight failures.Drivers indicated running off of the road due to a lack of headlights and one driver reportedly struck a deer.No injuries were indicated in the voq crashes.In response to odis april 7, 2015 information request letter, ford provided data indicating it has received 3,092 complaints of failed headlights related to the lighting control module (lcm), a device that controls the headlights and other lighting functions.This number includes the complaints ford reviewed and classified as headlight failure due specifically to the lcm.Within fords complaints, there are 11 reports alleging a crash occurred.These drivers reported hitting objects, including other vehicles after the headlights failed causing damage to the affected vehicles.One driver was injured when their car struck an unseen object in the road, jerking the steering wheel from their hands and injuring their shoulder.In total 15 crash allegations were identified, all of which have occurred since odis prior evaluation of this issue.This petition has been granted.Preliminary evaluation pe15-028 has been opened to assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.The odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/sarchnhtsaid under the identification (odi) numbers found in the attached list.
  

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• Loss of headlight function investigation # PE08066

  The agency has closed this investigation based on its review of complaint reports, field and technical data provided by ford and complainant interviews. Ford found that some lighting control modules (lcm) in the subject vehicles contained defective solder joints on the printed circuit board.This condition can lead to poor headlight performance ranging from intermittent outage and dimming to eventual headlights failure.The failure does not affect other lighting functions (park, emergency flasher, brake and flash to pass lights).The agency is aware of a total of 306 consumers complaints and no report of crash, injury or fatality.Ford reports 2,074 warranty claims related to headlight failure linked to the lcm during the first three years of operation.About 12% (247) of these claims are specific to headlight failure while driving.The average warranty rate for headlight failing while driving is low (0.05%).Ford reports a slightly higher warranty rate experienced for the crown victoria police interceptor vehicles and this is attributed to the higher duty cycle of these vehicles (headlights on for longer periods).A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
  

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• Spark plug ejection from cylinder head investigation # DP05005

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• Rear axle fracture investigation # PE04010

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• Fracture of the steel wheel rim investigation # PE03009

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Headlights began not working intermittently, and now do not go on, but high beams still work without issue. Seems very similar to recall 15s39, which was repaired on my vehicle in 2015, but became an issue again about a month ago. The car has only accrued about 10,000 since it was last repaired.

Will not start...Many times over last 6months..Security issue..Was told no sound when turn on key--all lights on dash on as engine-air bag-check gas cap lights...But no sound...Ignition coil repalced .Battery frplaced spark plugs replaced tired reprogram keys....Still does this..It may or may not start after turning steering hard ...I need my car handi cap senior 70yr

Will not start...Many times over last 6months..Security issue..Was told no sound when turn on key--all lights on dash on as engine-air bag-check gas cap lights...But no sound...Ignition coil repalced .Battery frplaced spark plugs replaced tired reprogram keys....Still does this..It may or may not start after turning steering hard ...I need my car handi cap senior 70yr

The vehicle suddenly had no brake lights or tail lights, then, it had brake lights and tail lights, then, the vehicle would not start, despite having a new battery. After much investigation and work, our certified mechanic feels that the lighting module is shorting out, thus, draining the battery. The vehicle was stationary, in motion on a city street and on a highway, turning, essentially all aspects of usage, when these issues occurred.

The vehicle suddenly had no brake lights or tail lights, then, it had brake lights and tail lights, then, the vehicle would not start, despite having a new battery. After much investigation and work, our certified mechanic feels that the lighting module is shorting out, thus, draining the battery. The vehicle was stationary, in motion on a city street and on a highway, turning, essentially all aspects of usage, when these issues occurred.

1.Rear seatbelts often jam and have to be unlocked by a professional. 2. Blend door switch that controls heat and air conditioning gets stuck on heat and blows extremely hot air year round even if the unit is turned off. Vehicle is in motion on highways and city streets. 3. Vehicle squeaks while in motion due to faulty ball bearings. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to grieco ford of fort lauderdale (1333 n federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl 33304, (844) 648-2686) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lighting control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v861000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 124,900. *bf consumer stated vehicle was repaired but happened again after 3 years.*jb

1.Rear seatbelts often jam and have to be unlocked by a professional. 2. Blend door switch that controls heat and air conditioning gets stuck on heat and blows extremely hot air year round even if the unit is turned off. Vehicle is in motion on highways and city streets. 3. Vehicle squeaks while in motion due to faulty ball bearings. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to grieco ford of fort lauderdale (1333 n federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl 33304, (844) 648-2686) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lighting control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v861000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 124,900. *bf consumer stated vehicle was repaired but happened again after 3 years.*jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C1145 [1] Speed Wheel Sensor RF Input Circuit Failure
• C1155 [1] Speed Wheel Sensor LF Input Circuit Failure
• C1165 [1] Speed Wheel Sensor RR Input Circuit Failure
• C1175 [1] Speed Wheel Sensor LR Input Circuit Failure
• C1222 [1] Speed Wheel Mismatch
• C1296 [1] C1296
• C1297 [1] C1297
• C1298 [1] C1298
• C1299 [1] C1299
• P0460 [2] Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Malfunction
• P0442 [4] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P1246 [2] Sensor Power Supply Low Input
• P0456 [3] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P1233 [1] Wastegate Failed Open (Under Pressure)
• P0455 [2] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0457 [2] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
• P1442 [2] A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Range/Performance
• P1405 [1] DPFE Circuit Low Input
• P1406 [1] DPFE Circuit High Input
• P0316 [1] Misfire Detected On Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)
• P0113 [1] Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input Bank 1
• P0114 [1] Intake Air Temperature Circuit Intermittent Bank 1
• P1112 [1] Dual Alternator Lower Circuit Malfunction/ Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit Intermittent Low Voltage