1983 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
3 recalls — 14 complaints — 13 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.
83V028000 Mar 7, 1983
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY N... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
83V017000 Feb 24, 1983
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
THE SHIFT INDICATOR MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE SHIFT SELECTOR POSITION. SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIPS THAT MAY NOT BE HARD ENOUGH. THE CLIP MAY LOOSEN OR FALL OFF, AND THE SELECTOR TUBE MAY BECOME DISPLACED.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 10, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1983 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR CONDITIONER EMITTED A POWDERY SUBSTANCE. WORLDWIDE FORD IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 10, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1983 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR CONDITIONER EMITTED A POWDERY SUBSTANCE. WORLDWIDE FORD IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1983 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE GEAR LEVER NEEDED TO BE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER FOR THE OVERDRIVE TO ACTIVATE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR LEVER WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Mar 21, 2001
THE ENGINE DIES WHENEVER IT GETS HOT (NOT OVERHEAT), WHEN IT COOLS DOWN IT STARTS. DURING WARM MONTHS APRIL-SEPT. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS ON A DAILY BASIS. IN THE WINTER, IT HAPPENS IF THE CAR SITS AT IDLE FOR 15-20 MINUTES. USUALLY IT HAPPENS ONE OF TWO WAYS. 1. PULL CAR UP TO A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 27, 2000
I BROUGT THIS CAR AT AN AUCTION. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. STATED AND RAN A FEW TIMES AND NOW IT WILL NOT START AT ALL. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO. PLEASE HELP. THANK-YOU I HOPE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 27, 2000
I BROUGT THIS CAR AT AN AUCTION. HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. STATED AND RAN A FEW TIMES AND NOW IT WILL NOT START AT ALL. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO. PLEASE HELP. THANK-YOU I HOPE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 12, 1999
PARKING GEAR DOES NOT ENGAGE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 83V028000. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1995
FAST IDLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1995
FRONT BRAKES WORE PREMATURELY.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1995
WIND NOISE/WATER LEAKS IN REAR WINDOWS. *SKD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1995
HEADLIGHT FAILED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1995
HEATER FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 4, 1995
DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 30, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1993
VEHICLE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO A FUEL LEAK, FIRE CONSUMED (3) OTHER CARS AS WELL. P
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins — 1983 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
13 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
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
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
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
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
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
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| 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 (current) | 3 | 14 | |
| 1982 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |