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2010 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS has 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 35. The most common issue is body/structure problems (14% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2010 grand marquis. the vehicle was purchased brand new on october 13, 2009. while the contact was removing snow from the hood with a broom, she noticed that the roof had collapsed. the dealer advised the contact to inform the home owners insurance company that a tree fell on t. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

9 crash reports 6 injuries

35

Total Complaints

2

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

BODY/STRUCTURE

5 complaints
14%
  • • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING SNOW FROM THE HOOD WITH A BROOM, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ROOF HAD COLLAPSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO INFORM THE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY THAT A TREE FELL ON T
  • • THE BODY SIDE MOLDINGS ON MY VEHICLE COMES LOOSE, AND COULD COME OFF AND BECOME AIRBORNE, DAMAGING OTHER VEHICLES. THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN NOTICED ON OTHER 2010 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN GREAT, AND IS ORDERING A COMPLETE SET. THEY CANNOT TELL ME IF NEW ONES WILL HAVE THE DEFECT OR NOT? I HAV
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN, WATER WOULD ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR WAS SECURED BUT THERE WAS A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE REAR FLOORBOARD AREA. IN ADDITION, ALL FOUR DOORS WERE IMPROP
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING SNOW FROM THE HOOD WITH A BROOM, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ROOF HAD COLLAPSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO INFORM THE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY THAT A TREE FELL ON T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS

Based on 27 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 50K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
9
30-60K
8
60-100K
10
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

BODY/STRUCTURE

Earlier than typicalmedian 6K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
3
30-60K
1
60-100K
1
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (2)

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT05/11/2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.

Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.

Charging Cost Calculator for 2010 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS

Live EIA prices
Per year
$4,008
Per month
$334
Per mile
33.4¢
kWh/mi
1.77

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,679
Full coverage / month
$140
Liability only / year
$679
vs US avg
0%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (ev-mainstream)1.18x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1679

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

EV Incentives for 2010 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS

Updated 2026-07

Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30

Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.

State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)

CaliforniaUp to $12,000
Clean Cars 4 All
ColoradoUp to $5,000
Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit
ConnecticutUp to $4,250
CHEAPR (Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate)
DelawareUp to $2,500
Clean Vehicle Rebate
IllinoisUp to $4,000
Illinois EV Rebate Program
MarylandUp to $3,000
Excise Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric Vehicles
MassachusettsUp to $3,500
MOR-EV
New JerseyUp to $4,000
Charge Up New Jersey
New YorkUp to $2,000
Drive Clean Rebate
OregonUp to $7,500
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate
PennsylvaniaUp to $3,000
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program
Rhode IslandUp to $2,500
DRIVEEV
TexasUp to $2,500
Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive
VermontUp to $5,000
Incentive Program for New Electric Vehicles
See full state-by-state EV incentive details

Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 35 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    BODY/STRUCTURE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING SNOW FROM THE HOOD WITH A BROOM, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ROOF HAD COLLAPSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO INFORM THE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY THAT A TREE FELL ON T

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V385000. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS A RESULT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SPEED CONTROL: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IT BEGAN TO SHAKE AND LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH GOODYEAR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES (NA), MODEL NUMBER: 765-22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPER BLADES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING. THE WIPER BLADE SET WAS REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. THE C

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Mercury dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Mercury GRAND MARQUIS — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
11Above Average
2010
35Below Average
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
35
Recalls
2
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
9
Injury reports
6
Segment avg
35

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