1988 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
3 recalls — 98 complaints — 34 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.
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
88V028000 Mar 8, 1988
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
Consequence
SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK.
Remedy
REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.
Complaint Statistics
98 total complaints
10 crashes 32 fires 13 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 25 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 10, 2005
Incident date: Oct 3, 2005
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 94 IN CHICAGO, I ACCELERATED TO PASS A CAR. THE ACCELERATION DEVICE WITHIN THE ENGINE, NOT ONLY STUCK, BUT IT INCREASED SPEED. I TRIED TO BRAKE THE CAR WITH LITTLE RESPONSE. I GOT ON THE EXIT RAMP AND WITH 2 FEET ON THE BRAKES, COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. WE REAR ENDED A ... Read more
Crash
3 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 25, 2003
Incident date: Nov 21, 2003
THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW ROLLED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 12, 2002
THERE IS NO TREAD WEAR/ TRACTION, OR TEMPERATURE CODE ON THE TIRES.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 2, 2002
FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 2, 2002
FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Aug 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 2, 2002
FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Aug 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 2, 2002
FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Nov 27, 2001
IGNITION SWITCH / STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN HEAT UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASSION AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH UNDER RECALL.*SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 27, 2001
IGNITION SWITCH / STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN HEAT UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASSION AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH UNDER RECALL.*SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 27, 2001
ON TWO OCCASIONS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND ROAD CONDITIONS VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. ANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 14, 2000
3 OF THE 4 FIRESTONE TIRES ON CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 20, 2000
Incident date: Sep 4, 2000
THIS TIRE WAS ON AN MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1988. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE. WHEN CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE A TREAD SEPERATION WAS NOTICED. FIRESTONE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Jul 27, 2000
WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 96VO71000. ANOTHER CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, IT WAS RAINING AND COULD HARDLY SEE ANYTHING. *AK THE CAUSE FOR STALLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Jul 27, 2000
WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 96VO71000. ANOTHER CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, IT WAS RAINING AND COULD HARDLY SEE ANYTHING. *AK THE CAUSE FOR STALLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 2000
I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED OF APPROX. 45 -50MPH ON RT.219 IN ORCHARD PARK, N Y, WHEN MY 1988 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WAGON STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON LEVEL GROUNG TO APPROX. 60 MPH. CONTINUOUS BRAKING ONLY SLOWED THE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 21, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 2000
AS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE . SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. FRONT TWO TIRE WERE ON FIRE AT THAT TIME. FIRE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 21, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 2000
AS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE . SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. FRONT TWO TIRE WERE ON FIRE AT THAT TIME. FIRE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jul 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 7, 2000
WHILE IN BED HEARD AUTOMOBILE CRANKING BY ITSELF. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOOK OUT OF THE WINDOW, SAW SMOKE, AND THEN AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT BLAZE OUT.*AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 22, 2000
Incident date: May 18, 2000
CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND& IT SHOT BACK ACROSS A SMALL INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH, IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF, CONSUMER THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A THROTTLE PROBLEM,DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *AK *ML *SLC
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 30, 1999
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 30, 1999
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 10, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
IN 98 WE TOOK THIS CAR IN FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WHEN WE RETURNED HOME THE SWITCH REFUSED TO ALLOW US TO TURN IT OFF WE CALLED THE FORD DEALER THAT HAD DONE THE REPLACEMENT WE HAD NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTILL THIS TIME THEN ONCE I GOT IT TURNED OFF AND WE WENT TO RESTART THE CAR IT WOULD NOT... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 10, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
IN 98 WE TOOK THIS CAR IN FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WHEN WE RETURNED HOME THE SWITCH REFUSED TO ALLOW US TO TURN IT OFF WE CALLED THE FORD DEALER THAT HAD DONE THE REPLACEMENT WE HAD NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTILL THIS TIME THEN ONCE I GOT IT TURNED OFF AND WE WENT TO RESTART THE CAR IT WOULD NOT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 27, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
FUEL TANK, WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO EXHAUST PIPE, LEAKED DUE TO RUST WHICH CAUSED A CRACK. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: May 10, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 2, 1999
Incident date: Dec 10, 1994
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CORD NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FIRE AND MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 23, 1999
STEERING COLUMN SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: Jun 17, 1993
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
GAS TANK LEAKS IN TWO PLACES, WHERE SUPPORTING STRAPS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK ITSELF. ALL THE TIME IT LEAKS. NO WARRANTY AND NO RECALL ON THE GAS TANK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 8, 1999
Incident date: Jan 4, 1999
FUEL TANK FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Oct 22, 1998
Incident date: Oct 22, 1998
HORN BUTTONS SHRINK IN COLD WEATHER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 6, 1998
Incident date: Aug 4, 1998
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. PULLED VEHICLE OFF ROAD AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND NOTICED INSULATION ON WIRE WAS BURNING APPROXIMATELY 6-8 INCHES AWAY FROM ALTERNATOR; CONNECTOR SHOWED SIGN OF BURNED AND MELTED INSULATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 19, 1998
Incident date: Jun 17, 1993
FIRE ORIGINATED IN OR ABOUT THE IGNITION SWITCH.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Feb 27, 1997
POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Nov 19, 1996
REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Feb 27, 1997
POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Jun 20, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 12, 1997
Incident date: Aug 7, 1997
WHEN GOING TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AFTER DRIVING, THE KEY IS VERY HOT AND BURNS DRIVER'S FINGER. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jun 12, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING DUE TO WEARING OUT OF THE SUPPORT BANDS. ALSO HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 12, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING DUE TO WEARING OUT OF THE SUPPORT BANDS. ALSO HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 21, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 6, 1997
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE CONTINUES TO THROTTLE. EXCCESSIVE EFFORT INVOLVED TO STOP. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 26, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK . *AK
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE SWITCH BROKE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Oct 31, 1996
THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AS CAR WAS BEING PARKED.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 18, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
CONSUMER SHIFTED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELARATED IN REVERSE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 3, 1996
BATTERY REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 17, 1996
ALTERNATOR REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 20, 1996
RECALL -96V071000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE SERVICE WAS DONE IN AUGUST OF 1996. ON OCT. 20TH 1996, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AND SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE, UNDER THE HOOD. RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK *SLC
Fire
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1988 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) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
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 — 1988 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
34 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
02107
May 27, 2002
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *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
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
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
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *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
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
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
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
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
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
BC3032950401
Apr 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401
Apr 1, 1995
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC3032950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
95310
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
9546
Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *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).
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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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| 2011 | 2 | 11 | View |
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| 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 (current) | 3 | 98 | |
| 1987 | 5 | 57 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 29 | View |
| 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 |