2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Recalls (5)

Campaign:: 05V518000 on 11/09/2005
Component:: Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:: 03/23/2004 - 02/10/2005
Affected:: 98,836
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
Consequence:: This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. if the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Notes:: Ford recall no. 05s38. customers may also 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.
Campaign:: 06E056000 on 06/22/2006
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:: 58,640
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: 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.
Campaign:: 13V385000 on 08/28/2013
Component:: Steering
Affected:: 355,000
Defect:: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 ford crown victoria (including crown victoria police interceptors), mercury grand marquis, and lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Consequence:: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. the upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. if the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. the recall began on october 23, 2013. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall number is 13s08.
Notes:: A separate service campaign applies to vehicles in non-corrosion states not addressed by this safety recall. owners of these vehicles should contact ford directly about these vehicles.for the safety recall, 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.
Campaign:: 14V704000 on 11/04/2014
Component:: Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
Manufactured:: 03/22/2004 - 08/29/2011
Affected:: 36,888
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: 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.
Campaign:: 15V861000 on 12/21/2015
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:: 10/02/2001 - 08/01/2005
Affected:: 296,004
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: 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.

2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS TSBs (28)

Bulletin:: 031404
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Bulletin:: 0523
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Delayed reverse engagement. *eh
Bulletin:: 0524
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Idle vibration vehicles equipped with single exhaust. *eh
Bulletin:: 0531
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt
Bulletin:: 18383
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:: 04217
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: 18292
Component:: 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:: Pinpoint test error for front wheel speed sensors - workshop annual update. *tt
Bulletin:: 04189
Component:: 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:: Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Bulletin:: 042107
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: 06216
Component:: 106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:: Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt
Bulletin:: 042421
Component:: 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:: Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Bulletin:: 042423
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0455 or p0457. *tt
Bulletin:: 04267
Component:: 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:: Numerous anti-lock brake (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) c1145, c1155, c1175, c1296, c1297, c1298, c1299 and c1222. *tt
Bulletin:: 18511
Component:: 341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:: High effort to activate horn. *eh
Bulletin:: 051310
Component:: 341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:: High effort to activate horn - vehicles built before 5/6/2005. *tt oasis. *tt
Bulletin:: 041601
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Bulletin:: 05247
Component:: 050000 parking brake
Summary:: Parking brake control slow to release, vehicles built from 12/06/2004 through 11/21/2005. *tt
Bulletin:: 05265
Component:: 050000 parking brake
Summary:: Auto release parking brake system difficult to set. *tt
Bulletin:: 052613
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Light steering efforts at highway speeds. *tt
Bulletin:: 06910
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Catalytic converter brick rattle or buzzing noise. *tt
Bulletin:: 07212
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-08-18-2
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. the f53 motorhome chassis is included. *
Bulletin:: TSB-12-7-4
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112. *pe
Bulletin:: RP-13R01
Component:: 013200 steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Summary:: Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column separation and loss of steering control. model 2005-2011 crown victor
Bulletin:: CSP-14-N-01
Component:: 120000 exterior lighting
Summary:: Ford: the lighting control module has extended warranty coverage, on certain vehicles, due to a possible crack on solder joint that connects relay to circuit board. model 2003-2005 crown victoria, grand marquis. *pe
Bulletin:: CSP-14N01
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Ford: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding the lighting control module extended warranty coverage, for some vehicles, to 15 years or 250,000 miles, whichever occurs first. model 2003-2005 victoria, grand mar
Bulletin:: ASI-45182
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: SSM 46085
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate

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