1984 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

2 recalls — 24 complaints — 18 TSBs

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

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

530,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

24 total complaints 2 crashes 6 fires 1 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Mar 20, 1996

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN FINDING A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Incident date: Mar 20, 1996

ENGINE WILL IDLE VERY HIGH AT STOPS AND WILL STALL WHEN TURNING. *SLC

NO SUMMARY

Incident date: Nov 6, 1998

THE CAR CONSTANTLY STALLS UPON TURNING, DECELERATION, AND BRAKING, CAUSING NEAR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. CAR WAS CHECK OVER FOR MALFUNCTION, BUT TO NO AVAIL.THE REAR OF THE CAR IS SAGGING VERY BADLY, CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER AND TAILPIPE. THE HEIGHT OF THE CAR FROM GROUND TO FRAME IS ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 1998

Incident date: Sep 23, 1998

CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, AND THE VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN IN A YARD AND WENT DOWN AN ENBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY CLAIM THAT THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK. *AK *ML

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 1, 1996

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR HAVE TO BE DEPRESSED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM STALLING. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON WET SLUSHY TYPE PAVEMENT OWNER TOOK FOOT OF ACCELERATOR AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

Incident date: Aug 18, 1997

ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN, NOT CHECKED BY DEALER, SEARS CHECKED BATTERY/ALTERNATOR, NO PROBLEM. VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Incident date: Feb 19, 1996

EVP SENSOR CORE SYSTEM FAILED, KEEPING EGR VALVE OPEN, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601573)

Incident date: Mar 28, 1996

DASHBOARD VINYL CRACKED, DETERIORATED AND DISINTEGRATED, FALLING INTO SPEAKER OPENINGS, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Incident date: Mar 28, 1996

HEAD LINER FABRIC/SUN VISORS HANGING DOWN, OBSCURING VISION.

Incident date: Jun 27, 1996

DROVE 5 MILES, SHUT OFF ENGINE, RETURNED WITHIN 5 TO 6 MINUTES, FLAMES WERE COMING UP FROM UNDERHOOD IN AREA OF WINDSHIELD, FUEL INJECTED ENGINE. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jan 1, 1994

VEHICLE EXPLODED INTO FLAMES WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND. *DH

Fire 2 deaths

AFTER STARTING AUTO TO WARM IT UP THEN WALKED AWAY AND SUDDENLY IT BLEW UP AND BURNED EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD AND DASH. *AK

Fire

AFTER STARTING AUTO TO WARM IT UP THEN WALKED AWAY AND SUDDENLY IT BLEW UP AND BURNED EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD AND DASH. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Apr 18, 1994

PARKED VEHICLE, SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE BY FIREWALL NEAR THE MOTOR. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Apr 18, 1994

PARKED VEHICLE, SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE BY FIREWALL NEAR THE MOTOR. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Feb 19, 1996

BOTH SUNVISORS HANG DOWN, BLOCKING VISIBILITY.

Incident date: Feb 19, 1996

EVP SENSOR CAUSES EGR VALVE TO STAY OPEN, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601339) *DSH

Incident date: Feb 19, 1996

IGNITION SWITCH FAILS.

Incident date: Feb 19, 1996

HEAD LINER IS LOOSE, BLOCKING VISIBILITY.

Incident date: Sep 1, 1993

ENGINE STALLS/HESITATES/ROUGH IDLE DUE TO EGR VALVE FAILURE (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479693). *AK

Incident date: Jun 10, 1994

ACCELERATOR STUCK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Crash

EPA Fuel Economy — 1984 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd	14.0	20.0	16.0	Regular	$4,200
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd	13.0	19.0	15.0	Regular	$4,500

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1984 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

18 manufacturer communications from 12 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
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER	2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	1
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	1
190000 TIRES	1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

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

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

UNKNOWN

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNKNOWN

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

UNKNOWN

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

UNKNOWN

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

UNKNOWN

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

UNKNOWN

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

UNKNOWN

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.

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

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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 (current)	2	24
1983	3	14	View
1982	1	8	View
1981	1	2	View
1980	2	0	View
1979	1	0	View
1978	0	1	View
1977	1	1	View

Other MERCURY Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MILAN	288	3,214	View
SABLE	111	7,213	View
COUGAR	78	2,652	View
CAPRI	56	60	View
MYSTIQUE	49	1,514	View
MOUNTAINEER	49	2,657	View
MARINER	34	1,718	View
LYNX	30	35	View