A guide to your Mercury’s common issues and its recommended service and maintenance schedule. Mercury Maintenance Most vehicle manufacturers including Mercury indicate their recommended service and maintenance schedule in their vehicles’ owner’s manual. Following the prescribed service schedule is paramount in maintaining your vehicle’s components. However, just like any vehicle, some of those parts will still have some level of wear and tear. After some time, these components will need maintenance. You should look out for damaged components regularly to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. Here’s a list of common problems you might encounter on your Mercury.
Some Mercury Mariners made from 2005 to 2006, as well as the ones from 2008 to 2011, would make a knocking or popping noise when turning. This is caused by a faulty steering shaft and coupling U-join that need to be replaced.
Coil Spring Problems on Some Mercury Sable Models
The front and rear coil springs on some Mercury Sables made from 2001 to 2002 would snap, causing the vehicle to sag. Some owners have reported narrowly avoiding accidents when this problem occurred.
Headlight Problems on Some Mercury Grand Marquis Models
Some owners have reported that their headlights would suddenly turn off without warning. According to some reports, these occur because of a faulty light control module.
Most Common Mercury Questions There’s 1 question about Mercury vehicles in our database, with more being regularly added. We have experts, product specialists, and automotive enthusiasts in the CarParts.com community who answer these questions daily. You can find some of the most frequently asked questions about Mercury vehicles below.
