1998 Ford Grand Marquis problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1) · Air Bags:on-Off Switch Assembly (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Grand Marquis model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body:door 2000-01-01 · 13808 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles built before january 1, 1999 and equipped with a keyless entry system, may exhibit a condition where all the keyless entry functions are inoperative. *mjs
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2000-01-01 · 8024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with a keyless entry system, may exhibit a condition where all the keyless entry functions are inoperative, includes remote key fob's , power door locks, express down window and remote trunk release, vehicles built before january 1, 1998. *mjs
Power Train 1998-11-01 · 12178 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1998-11-01 · 12174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module 1998-11-01 · 12154 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs
Power Train 1998-11-01 · 12120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *mjs
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.