# \#mercury **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mercury/616.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Wiper Motor Module/Pulse Board Location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-motor-module-pulse-board-location/200277)
**Author:** [@dustin.hooper\_187358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustin.hooper_187358)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-motor-module-pulse-board-location/200277 "2025-07-27T01:49:43Z")
I suspect I need a new wiper motor module, due to the park switch not seeming to work, and sometimes the delays randomly making multiple swipes, instead of one, or just continuing to swipe without delay. Is this module a… --- ## [04 Mercury Sable LS Premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mercury-sable-ls-premium/199874)
**Author:** [@pinkhilliker\_193392](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinkhilliker_193392)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mercury-sable-ls-premium/199874 "2025-04-14T15:06:50Z")
Hi my name is Melissa. I have a 2004 Mercury sable LS premium, DOHC engine, 3.0, V6. I was driving home the other day and the car just completely shut off. I have confirmed I have good fuel pressure, it has no spark, the… --- ## [Flashing check engine light Mercury Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-check-engine-light-mercury-grand-marquis/199659)
**Author:** [@Expose.the.truth.530\_193262](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Expose.the.truth.530_193262)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-check-engine-light-mercury-grand-marquis/199659 "2025-03-30T15:26:37Z")
My uncle has a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis that has a check engine light that flashes once it warms up and then after about five minutes the light goes solid and stops blinking. It also loses power and feels like the car … --- ## [2001 Mercury Sable - Buying used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-buying-used/198712)
**Author:** [@jessica48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessica48)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-buying-used/198712 "2025-01-22T16:13:26Z")
i may be purchasing a used 2001-2002 mercury sable and would like to know of any issues with the vehicle --- ## [2000 Mercury Grand Marquis - How do I replace anti theft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-grand-marquis-how-do-i-replace-anti-theft/198419)
**Author:** [@Eddy25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eddy25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-grand-marquis-how-do-i-replace-anti-theft/198419 "2024-12-18T14:11:38Z")
need to replace the anti theft module --- ## [2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Temp issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-temp-issues/195409)
**Author:** [@merv49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merv49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-temp-issues/195409 "2024-07-24T23:44:37Z")
coolant temp rise in slow speeds and hot weather --- ## [Engine starts and idles fine, stumbles when acclerator is pressed quickly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-starts-and-idles-fine-stumbles-when-acclerator-is-pressed-quickly/195266)
**Author:** [@km4hr\_147946](https://community.cartalk.com/u/km4hr_147946)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-starts-and-idles-fine-stumbles-when-acclerator-is-pressed-quickly/195266 "2024-07-03T21:24:24Z")
1992 Mercury XR2 (Mazda 323 drivetrain). Engine starts and idles perfectly. Stumbles and sputters when accelerator is pressed quickly and won’t rev up. When accelerator is pressed very slowly engine revs up properly. Wa… --- ## [New VSS partially good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vss-partially-good/194851)
**Author:** [@Spacecataz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecataz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vss-partially-good/194851 "2024-05-06T22:45:26Z")
Quick Summation: -99 2.5 Duratec ATX -Speedometer and Odometer stopped on Highway (VSS shaft broke off) -Shifting went to hell (auto) -Car Threw a PO500 on next start -Bought a new VSS (Standard Motor Products) -Re… --- ## [Valve noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise/194691)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise/194691 "2024-04-10T03:50:29Z")
My Sable has a 3.5L in it. I thought it has developed lifter noise (normal clicks). Now I understand my car doesn’t have lifters? So, what normally needs to be done with “lifter noise” if the car doesn’t have lifters? --- ## [04’ Mercury Grand Marquis Steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mercury-grand-marquis-steering-issues/183726)
**Author:** [@Braisk093\_180466](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Braisk093_180466)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mercury-grand-marquis-steering-issues/183726 "2024-02-05T21:13:26Z")
I recently got myself an 04 Mercury grand marquis with around 160,000 miles. The steering has a lot of play, I can move the wheel a good 2 inches back and fourth without the wheels even turning, it’s very lose. It also m… --- ## [2010 Mercury Milan - Electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-electrical-problems/194280)
**Author:** [@lawrencehelhoski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawrencehelhoski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercury-milan-electrical-problems/194280 "2024-01-31T23:00:53Z")
electrical failure seems to lose power to engine dash lights start to flicker power steering which is an electric assist variety will not work after a little tinkering it comes back on and works normally i’ve replaced th… --- ## [Mercury Milan Transmission Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan-transmission-issues/193810)
**Author:** [@dustin.hooper\_187358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustin.hooper_187358)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan-transmission-issues/193810 "2023-11-11T23:23:18Z")
Any good Ford mechanics here? I have a 2010 Mercury Milan with the 6F35 6 Speed automatic-transmission. I recently noticed when the transmission isn’t up to operating temps yet, it tends to want to slip slightly and hit … --- ## [What's up with my brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-my-brakes/193742)
**Author:** [@keithdickens\_187630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithdickens_187630)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-my-brakes/193742 "2023-11-06T21:06:15Z")
We’ve replaced both rear drums and shoes. We bled the brakes until it ran clear and there were no bubbles. But the brakes are still mushy to the floor and inconsistent. Also, after we did the passenger side drum, the bre… --- ## [Gas smell from vents. What is this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-from-vents-what-is-this-part/193170)
**Author:** [@DougCarTalk\_187097](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougCarTalk_187097)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-from-vents-what-is-this-part/193170 "2023-10-02T13:43:37Z")
I have a picture of a part by my gas tank in a 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. It’s leaking gas. When i run the heat or AC it smells like gas. And if it sits for a while, it has a hard time starting. No dash lights though. … --- ## [1996 mercury couger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercury-couger/192679)
**Author:** [@Kaliguy35\_185235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaliguy35_185235)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercury-couger/192679 "2023-09-20T02:20:58Z")
Havc a/c work/ heater work but stuck on defrost had to change.the blower wire and no over vents.will work on stuck on defrost vent upper. Thought was automatic cotrol box it.wasent.it but wasn’t wire to blower --- ## [Why do I smell burnt hair when I drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-smell-burnt-hair-when-i-drive/192773)
**Author:** [@CourtneyCole\_186800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CourtneyCole_186800)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-smell-burnt-hair-when-i-drive/192773 "2023-09-10T20:22:08Z")
I have a 1998 Merc Mystique. Great car. Under 100,000. Drives nice. But, when I drive I always smell burnt hair! Recently replaced all 4 brakes and an oil change. Still, burnt hair. Engine temp stays neutral. Car behaves… --- ## [Battery causing dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-causing-dash-lights/192641)
**Author:** [@lcaperell90\_186700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lcaperell90_186700)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-causing-dash-lights/192641 "2023-09-04T14:13:02Z")
2004 Sable. Have replaced 3 batteries and the alternator. Looks like have to get yet a 4th battery. Works great for about a month then my dash lights will come on abs brake light engine and gas cap and sometimes my Info … --- ## [94 Mercury Sable - Fan Comes on, Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-mercury-sable-fan-comes-on-car-wont-start/76092)
**Author:** [@theprynce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theprynce)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-mercury-sable-fan-comes-on-car-wont-start/76092 "2023-05-26T00:11:24Z")
In my Sable, when I turn the key just prior to trying to start the engine (I'm not sure what that position is called, but I'm sure ya'll do!) sometimes the fan by the radiator starts. It's blowing hard enough to move my … --- ## [Car stutters when initially accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-when-initially-accelerating/190124)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-when-initially-accelerating/190124 "2023-05-18T21:59:51Z")
When I’m driving through City at 20 to 30 miles an hour it’s fine. However, as soon as I get outside of town and start accelerating it stutters for two or three times. Doesn’t happen after that. Just seems to happen at t… --- ## [I ran over a parking block, now my car won't start. Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-over-a-parking-block-now-my-car-wont-start-help/190146)
**Author:** [@fiedlerp890\_184877](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fiedlerp890_184877)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-over-a-parking-block-now-my-car-wont-start-help/190146 "2023-04-18T00:51:41Z")
This morning, when pulling into a parking spot, I went over the parking block. It wasn’t too large, and I immediately reversed and pulled back out and parked. I turned the car off, but then couldn’t take the key out of t… --- ## [OBD1 to OBD2 adapter for chip tuning on older cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-to-obd2-adapter-for-chip-tuning-on-older-cars/189842)
**Author:** [@riverdvs605\_184657](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverdvs605_184657)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-to-obd2-adapter-for-chip-tuning-on-older-cars/189842 "2023-04-01T12:17:00Z")
I’m curious if I can use an OBD1 to OBD2 adapter to install a chip tuner on my 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. Obviously if possible it won’t provide all the listed performance upgrades but I’m wondering if it will change an… --- ## [2001 Mercury Grand Marquis - Exhaust in cabin, loud exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-exhaust-in-cabin-loud-exhaust/189598)
**Author:** [@2001mercurygrand4.6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2001mercurygrand4.6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-exhaust-in-cabin-loud-exhaust/189598 "2023-03-18T03:16:07Z")
smoking drivers floorboard ,sounds like hole in exhaust --- ## [Rattling noise in park and upon acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-in-park-and-upon-acceleration/189413)
**Author:** [@Todd58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-in-park-and-upon-acceleration/189413 "2023-03-02T22:53:42Z")
When the vehicle is idling in park, there is a rattling sound coming from underneath, somewhere near the middle. When I put it in drive or in reverse and just start to accelerate, it gets louder. Then it goes away once p… --- ## [2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Issue with lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-issue-with-lights/188619)
**Author:** [@Les44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Les44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-issue-with-lights/188619 "2023-01-23T04:04:37Z")
If this hasn’t caused a death, it’s definitely inevitable that it will . My daytime driving lights are flashing between low beam and daytime driving beam . So I turned headlights on low beach which worked OK for a whil… --- ## [2008 Mercury Mountaineer #- Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mountaineer-wont-start/187719)
**Author:** [@jmalone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmalone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mountaineer-wont-start/187719 "2022-12-05T05:23:41Z")
i have a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer that won’t start and has no dash lights . Door locks work, windows, radio all work but will not start almost like there is no power from the ignition to the engine need some ideas please… --- ## [2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Odd light behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-odd-light-behavior/187250)
**Author:** [@CGump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CGump)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-odd-light-behavior/187250 "2022-11-06T17:44:10Z")
with headlight switch in off position park lights come on periodically when car is started and dome lights stay on for long periods of time . will go off when driving for some short periods of time and longer periods som… --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKZ #- Rusting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-rusting/187244)
**Author:** [@FloydDMayfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FloydDMayfield)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-rusting/187244 "2022-11-04T23:11:02Z")
After five years of ownership of my MKZ and rust is showing in both sides of the door and trunk. For a $50,000 vehicle you would think that American automakers would have better materials and engineering to not have thi… --- ## [99 cougar 2.5 crank but no start, but passes every test? please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cougar-2-5-crank-but-no-start-but-passes-every-test-please-help/186515)
**Author:** [@Spacecataz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecataz)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cougar-2-5-crank-but-no-start-but-passes-every-test-please-help/186515 "2022-10-09T00:00:35Z")
Replaced the timing cover gasket, (gushing oil) and found reluctor wheel slightly bent, so replaced that as well. Car ran great when pulled in garage before repair. Has been down a month and desperately need it running f… --- ## [2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-transmission-issue/185960)
**Author:** [@sideslider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sideslider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-transmission-issue/185960 "2022-08-22T20:31:36Z")
trans. wont kick down when hitting passing gear --- ## [2005 Grand Marquis drives like there is no control and now rattles!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-marquis-drives-like-there-is-no-control-and-now-rattles/185746)
**Author:** [@Todd58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-marquis-drives-like-there-is-no-control-and-now-rattles/185746 "2022-08-11T20:09:21Z")
I have a power steering like hissing noise so I replaced the power steering pump. However, I still had the noise. I took it to a local car mechanic and they told me it was the power steering module. When I drove away, it… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mercury/616.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mercury)