1982 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

1 recalls — 8 complaints — 12 TSBs

07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Mar 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 23, 1987
PCV VALVE REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT Mar 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1982
REPLACED TURN SIGNAL FLASHER.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Mar 30, 1999
Incident date: Nov 27, 1989
OVERHAULED CARBURETOR DUE TO ROUGH IDLE PROBLEM.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Mar 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1991
IDLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH/VALVE NEEDS REPLACING, CAUSING ROUGH IDLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Aug 13, 1987
EGR VALVE REPLACED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER CONTINUOUS STALLING/STARTING PROBLEMS RESULTED FROM RECALL REPAIR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Mar 13, 1992
CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RUSTED OUT AND LEAKS EXHAUST, NEEDS AIR SUPPLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 20, 1998
VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 29, 1998
VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUOUSLY, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1982 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

12 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC2
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE1
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
01157 Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
002310 Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
9888 Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
97511 Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC3032950401 Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401 Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401 Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401 Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401 Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401 Apr 1, 1995
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401 Apr 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
9562 Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP98007 Opened: Jul 28, 1998 — Closed: Sep 28, 1998
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1996
IMPROPER HEIGHT FOR HEAD RESTRAINTS
NHTSA WAS PETITIONED TO COMMENCE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ON JULY 28, 1998.THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT WAS NOT HIGH ENOUGH AT ITS HIGHEST POSITION TO PROTECT HIM FROM NECK INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.OTHER THAN THE SUBJECT PE... Read more
PE95027 Opened: May 3, 1995 — Closed: Aug 31, 1995
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
PASSENGER AIR BAG DETACHMENT
There is no summary currently available

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS across all model years (1977–2011).

105 Total Recalls
4,964 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
395 Reported Crashes
274 Reported Fires
17 Reported Deaths

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2011 2 11 View
2010 2 35 View
2009 2 35 View
2008 3 101 View
2007 3 111 View
2006 3 187 View
2005 5 634 View
2004 2 422 View
2003 2 449 View
2002 2 101 View
2001 5 207 View
2000 8 216 View
1999 5 202 View
1998 7 168 View
1997 5 370 View
1996 6 282 View
1995 7 222 View
1994 3 197 View
1993 3 178 View
1992 3 330 View
1991 2 106 View
1990 1 63 View
1989 2 69 View
1988 3 98 View
1987 5 57 View
1986 2 22 View
1985 1 29 View
1984 2 24 View
1983 3 14 View
1982 (current) 1 8
1981 1 2 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 0 1 View
1977 1 1 View

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MYSTIQUE 49 1,514 View
MOUNTAINEER 49 2,657 View
MARINER 34 1,718 View
LYNX 30 35 View