1985 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

1 recalls — 29 complaints — 27 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

Complaint Statistics

29 total complaints 9 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY	1

Incident date: Jan 25, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE CONTACT'S AUNT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NO PRESSURE IN THE FUEL LINE AND ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2018

Incident date: Jan 9, 1986

ABOUT, 2001, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SOMEONE ABOUT A PART DEFECT/1985 1/2 MERC.GR.MARQUIS 2DR.[KEEP STOPPING/CUT OUT WHEN I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT. CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT THEY CALLED IT.] SENT IN FORMS-[STATED NOT TO CONTACT FORD MOTOR CO.], WELL I READ ABOUT THE SAME THING IN THE NEWS PAPER ABOUT CALIF... Read more

VEHICLE HAS LOW POWER, STALLS, ALWAYS ON HIGH IDLE WHEN STARTED, TRANSMISSION JERKS, CHECKED WITH DEALER AND THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ON RECALLS ALTHOUGH YOUR DATA BASE SHOWS NUMEROUS RECALLS CONCERNING THESE PROBLEMS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY FATHER. HE HAS NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF ANY ... Read more

VEHICLE IS STALLING AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS, STALLING POSSIBLY DUE TO FAULTY TFI MODULE. *SLC

Incident date: Aug 28, 2000

COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRE P215 70 R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *SLC

Incident date: Aug 28, 2000

COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRE P215 70 R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *SLC

WHEN ENGINE GETS HOT VHEICLE WILL STALL, CONSUMER MUST WAIT UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN TO RESTART. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES, BUT CAUSE IS STILL UNKNOWN. *AK

Incident date: Jan 30, 1997

FUEL LINE TO THE ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING FUEL LEAKING RESULTING IN FIRE.

Fire

Incident date: Aug 1, 1997

SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

ENGINE IS SO LOUD THAT OWNER CAN'T HEAR RADIO OR TRAFFIC APPROACHING. OWNER WAS ALMOST HIT BY A POLICE VEHICLE AT INTERSECTION BECAUSE HE DID NOT HEAR IT COMING. *AK

Incident date: Aug 26, 1997

VEHICLE STALLED, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TFI MODULE WIRING ASSEMBLY.

AIR CONDITIONER PUMP FAILED.

Incident date: Nov 21, 1996

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR STRIKER FAILED.

Incident date: Apr 6, 1995

VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE.

Incident date: Mar 1, 1997

SUDDEN/UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO A HALT BY APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING ENGINE OFF. *AK

Incident date: Nov 15, 1996

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. *AK *JB

Fire

Incident date: May 4, 1996

ELECTRIC IGNITION MODULE BURN OUT, CAUSING ENGINE TO FAIL.

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN SUDDENLY FLAMES SHOT OUT OF STEERING COLUMN.*AK

Fire

Incident date: Mar 1, 1991

DISTRIBUTOR COMPUTER FAILED. *DSH

Incident date: Aug 1, 1995

AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED.

Incident date: Sep 13, 1995

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Fire

Incident date: Sep 13, 1995

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CAUGHT FIRE. *AK

Fire

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN STEERING MELTING. *AK

Fire

Incident date: May 13, 1994

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Feb 26, 1996

CAR WAS PARKED, VEHICLE STARTED BY ITSELF AND CAUGHT FIRE. IGNITION SWITCH CAUGT FIRE. *AK

Fire

Incident date: May 20, 1995

WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THROTTLE STICKS. WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT ON PEDAL POPS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Incident date: Nov 11, 1995

INTERIOR COMPARTMENT FIRE, STEERING COLUMN AND DASHBOARD CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Fire

EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	14.0	22.0	17.0	Regular	$3,950

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 — 1985 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

27 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	5
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	3
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER	3
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	1
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	1
190000 TIRES	1

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *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

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

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

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

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 (current)	1	29
1984	2	24	View
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