1996 Mercury Grand Marquis fuel system problems
The 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis has 21 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Fuel System complaints
7%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“TODAY WAS THE THIRD TIME THAT I HAVE REFUELED THE CAR AND HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN I PARK THE CAR IN THE GARAGE. I HAVE LOOKED WITH A FLASH LIGHT UNDER THE CAR (LEFT REAR BELOW THE TIRE RIM) AND I SEE GAS DRIPPING OUT OF WHERE A TUBING CONNECTS TO THE FUEL TANK. THIS IS A…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis fuel system — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.