1991 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
2 recalls — 106 complaints — 47 TSBs
91V048000 Mar 18, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.
Consequence
IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.
Remedy
REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
90E043001 Oct 30, 1990
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Consequence
INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
Complaint Statistics
106 total complaints
13 crashes 15 fires 14 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2018
Incident date: Jun 8, 2018
1991 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE AFTER MARKET ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. *LD THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A NEW STARTER SOLENOID RELAY, BWD SELECT BRAND BY STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC., AFTER ABOUT 10 DAYS, IT SHORT-CIRCUITED. DUE TO THIS THE STARTER WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FR... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT GO DOWN AT ALL.THE CAR KEEPS KILLING THE BATTERY AND I'VE ALREADY SPENT MONEY ON AN ALTERNATOR USED. BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS STIFF AT TIMES AND DOES NOT GRAB WELL AT TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR BECAUSE OF AIR BAG FAILURE. IT WA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT GO DOWN AT ALL.THE CAR KEEPS KILLING THE BATTERY AND I'VE ALREADY SPENT MONEY ON AN ALTERNATOR USED. BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS STIFF AT TIMES AND DOES NOT GRAB WELL AT TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR BECAUSE OF AIR BAG FAILURE. IT WA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT GO DOWN AT ALL.THE CAR KEEPS KILLING THE BATTERY AND I'VE ALREADY SPENT MONEY ON AN ALTERNATOR USED. BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS STIFF AT TIMES AND DOES NOT GRAB WELL AT TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR BECAUSE OF AIR BAG FAILURE. IT WA... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT GO DOWN AT ALL.THE CAR KEEPS KILLING THE BATTERY AND I'VE ALREADY SPENT MONEY ON AN ALTERNATOR USED. BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS STIFF AT TIMES AND DOES NOT GRAB WELL AT TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR BECAUSE OF AIR BAG FAILURE. IT WA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Feb 29, 2004
Incident date: Jul 5, 2002
ALTERNATOR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Aug 15, 2003
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
AFTER PARKING VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY CONSUMER WAS EMPTYING THE TRUNK AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE SOON ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE UNDER THE HOOD, AND WAS QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED. AFTER CAREFUL EXAMINATION OF THE RESULTS, IT WAS DETERMINED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT THE A... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Aug 15, 2003
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
AFTER PARKING VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY CONSUMER WAS EMPTYING THE TRUNK AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE SOON ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE UNDER THE HOOD, AND WAS QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED. AFTER CAREFUL EXAMINATION OF THE RESULTS, IT WAS DETERMINED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT THE A... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 31, 2002
V8 CYLINDER ENGINE IS RUNNING 70. 8 CYLINDER IS NOT GETTING OIL, THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 17, 2001
CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. BE ADVISED SHE DIDN'T STRIKE ANY OBJECTS/ A CURB OR TREE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED BURNS TO HER BODY.*AK
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: Nov 17, 2001
VEHICLE STARTS AND RIDES FOR ABOUT 20 MILES, THEN IF I HAVE TO STOP FOR SOME REASON THE CAR STALLS ESPECIALLY IF I HAVE TO BACK UP. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST DAILLY. NO ACCIDENTS YET BUT I AM AFRAID I WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH THIS PROBLEM. I THINK MY CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND HAVE THID PROBL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 14, 2001
Incident date: Sep 11, 2001
FORD MOTOR CO. SAID THEY ARE WAITING FOR A JUDGE DECISOIN ON A PROGRAM TO REPLACE. THEY SHOULD JUST RECALL AFFECTED VEHICILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 31, 2001
Incident date: Aug 29, 2001
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE WHEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM ENGINE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jul 12, 2001
Incident date: Nov 15, 1999
I PARKED MY CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND GOT OUT. THE CAR WAS IN "PARK" AND I WAS STANDING AT MY OPENED DOOR REACHING TO OPEN THE PASSANGER DOOR. THE CAR SHIFTED TO "REVERSE". IT KNOCKED ME DOWN AND RAN OVER ME WITH THE FRONT TIRE. IT RAN OVER MY LEGS AND CHEST. IT THEN SCRAPPED AND DENTED MY WIFE'S ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 28, 2000
FRAME ON CONSUMER'S SIDE IS BADLY RUSTED. ALSO, WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN VEHICLE IS MAKING NOISE . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE REPAIRS, FRAME PLATE WAS WELDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Oct 19, 2000
SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM HOOD AREA. WHEN TRYING TO PULL TO SIDE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND DUE TO WIRES THAT WERE BURNIG UNDER THE HOOD. THESE WERE THE ALTENATOR WIRES THAT SHORTED OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE FIRE FROM THE TERMINALS DAMAGED ALL THE INSULATION AND THE WIRING OF TH... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
WHILE IN THE STORE SHOPPING WALKED OUT, AND CAR LOOKED LIKE STEAM COMING FROM IT, FROM THE COLOR OF THE SMOKE. CONSUMER GOT CLOSER AND NOTICED BUBBLING IN THE HOOD AND DISCOLORIZATION. IT WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER FELT THAT FIRE STARTED FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 5, 2000
THIS PART IS CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN SAN FRANCISCO IN THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SUPERIOIR COURT. JUDGE MICHAEL BALLACHEY HAS ISSUED A PRELIMINARY DECISION TO ORDER A RECALL ON AS MANY AS 2 MILLION VEHICLES MODEL YEARS 1983-95. UNFORTUNATELY, I COULDN'T WAIT FOR THE RECALL SINCE MY VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 5, 2000
THIS PART IS CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN SAN FRANCISCO IN THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SUPERIOIR COURT. JUDGE MICHAEL BALLACHEY HAS ISSUED A PRELIMINARY DECISION TO ORDER A RECALL ON AS MANY AS 2 MILLION VEHICLES MODEL YEARS 1983-95. UNFORTUNATELY, I COULDN'T WAIT FOR THE RECALL SINCE MY VE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 31, 2000
Incident date: May 27, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, BUT THEY DIDN'T DEACTIVATE THE SPEED CONTROL. TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND THEN BACK ON, AND THAT DIDN'T HELP. HAD TO OPEN THE HOOD TO DISCONNECT THE SWITCH. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Apr 12, 2000
Incident date: Apr 12, 1997
WHEN PUSHING EMERGENCY BRAKE DOWN IT WILL NOT STAY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, AND THIS WILL NOT PROPERLY HOLD VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 24, 1999
FUEL INJECTOR NEEDLE VALVES BROKE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDERS, RESULTING IN LOW ENGINE COMPRESSION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: Sep 18, 1999
WAS AT RED LIGHT. NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD & LIFTED HOOD. NOTICED FLAMES AROUND THE ALTERNATOR. ANOTHER MOTORIST SMOTHERED FLAMES WITH BACK PACK. VEHICLE TOWED TO SERVICE STATION. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC ALTERNATOR & WIRING HARNESS HAD TO BE CHANGED TO ALTERNATOR CAUGHT... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 29, 1999
DRIVER TURNED ON IGNITION ,PUT TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE WITH FOOT STILL ON BRAKES , THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE, HITTING 4 VEHICLES, AND THEN WENT FORWARD HITTING A BUILDING. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Sep 28, 1999
WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO REVERSE, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Sep 21, 1999
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE CLOCK SPRING. MJS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 20, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 12, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH ON A BRIDGE VEHICLE JUST COMPLETELY STOPPED. NO POWER STEERING, NO ANYTHING. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 9, 1999
Incident date: Aug 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THIS COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE IF THE OCCUPANT DID NOT TURN OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Aug 6, 1999
Incident date: Jul 24, 1999
THE CONSUMER RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE OPENED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UP 65 MPH, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jul 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1998
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING. SMOKE WAS BUILDING UP INSIDE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. ORIGIN OF FIRE WAS HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO, PRIVATE INSPECTOR INDICATED THAT IT WAS THE LIGHT SWITCH. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
ROTORS RUSTED CAUSING DAMAGE TO PADS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: Apr 9, 1999
AS I WAS TURNING A CORNER MY CAR QUIT RUNNING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO POWER GETTING TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE INERTIA SWITCH HAD MELTED FROM A ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SYSTEM. AFTER REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT ASSY. FROM THE GAS TANK, I FOUND THE SHORT IN THE TANK. THE 12... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 11, 1999
Incident date: Oct 28, 1994
VEHICLE INTERMITENTLY BUCKS VIOLENTLY BETWEEN 45-65 MPH, DEALER COULD NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM AND REPLACED TIMING CHAIN, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 11, 1999
Incident date: Oct 28, 1994
VEHICLE INTERMITENTLY BUCKS VIOLENTLY BETWEEN 45-65 MPH, DEALER COULD NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM AND REPLACED TIMING CHAIN, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
AIR BAGS
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. *YC
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
SEVERAL ACCIDENTS OCCURED, DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *YC
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: May 14, 1996
CABLE ON THE ACCELERATOR JAMMED CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, LAST INCIDENT LED TO MINOR ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO CONSUMER.
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Mar 4, 1999
Incident date: Nov 5, 1995
ACCELERATOR CABLE STUCK ON TWO OCCASIONS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 28, 1994
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN THROUGH 3 TRANSMISSIONS, A WATER PUMP, BRAKES, MUFFLER, TAILPIPE, SHOCKS AND ELECTRICAL DOOR LATCHES. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.ET.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 28, 1994
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN THROUGH 3 TRANSMISSIONS, A WATER PUMP, BRAKES, MUFFLER, TAILPIPE, SHOCKS AND ELECTRICAL DOOR LATCHES. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.ET.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 28, 1994
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN THROUGH 3 TRANSMISSIONS, A WATER PUMP, BRAKES, MUFFLER, TAILPIPE, SHOCKS AND ELECTRICAL DOOR LATCHES. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.ET.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 28, 1994
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN THROUGH 3 TRANSMISSIONS, A WATER PUMP, BRAKES, MUFFLER, TAILPIPE, SHOCKS AND ELECTRICAL DOOR LATCHES. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.ET.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 28, 1994
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN THROUGH 3 TRANSMISSIONS, A WATER PUMP, BRAKES, MUFFLER, TAILPIPE, SHOCKS AND ELECTRICAL DOOR LATCHES. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.ET.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 28, 1994
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN THROUGH 3 TRANSMISSIONS, A WATER PUMP, BRAKES, MUFFLER, TAILPIPE, SHOCKS AND ELECTRICAL DOOR LATCHES. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.ET.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 28, 1994
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN THROUGH 3 TRANSMISSIONS, A WATER PUMP, BRAKES, MUFFLER, TAILPIPE, SHOCKS AND ELECTRICAL DOOR LATCHES. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK.ET.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 28, 1998
Incident date: Aug 16, 1996
WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK PARKED CAR IN GARAGE SHUT IT OFF,WENT INTO HOUSE CHANGE CLOTHES LOOKED OUT WINDOW SAW SMOKE DAMM CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ALMOST BURNT THE GARAGE AND HOUSE DOWN,FIRE STARTED IN LEFT FRONT FENDER AREA AS THE LEFT TIRE WAS BURNED UP AND THE RIGHT ONE WAS NOT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 23, 1998
Incident date: Nov 21, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE WHICH STARTED IN THE ALTERNATOR. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE AND SAVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Dec 12, 1996
FRONT END DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE COMPONENTS TO BE GREASED RESULTING IN FAILURES /EXCESSIVE WEAR OF VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 5, 1998
FAILURE OF THE GROMMET THAT HOLDS THE TRANSMISSION CABLE TO THE THROTTLE BODY BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO SLIP.
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 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 — 1991 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
47 manufacturer communications from 39 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 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
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
01194
Oct 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *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
011201
Jun 25, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THIS INFORMATION IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WIPER SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUALS. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ERRATIC WIPER SYSTEM CONDITIONS.
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
00213
Oct 16, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB
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
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *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
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
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
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
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
BC9695961001
Oct 1, 1996
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) INVALID DIAGNOSTIC CODES U1235 & 155 MAY BE STORED IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS CYCLED FROM 'OFF' TO 'RUN' EXTREMELY SLOWLY. *TT
BC9642961001
Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
BC5190961001
Oct 1, 1996
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VEHICLES EXPERIENCING CHAFING ON THE 14401 WIRE HARNESS CAUSING THE ACCESSORY FUSES TO BECOME OPEN (PRIMARILY THE CIGAR FUSE). *TT
BC5183961001
Oct 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
AN OIL LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY BE CAUSED BY A DAMAGED OR MIS-INSTALLED (I.E. ROLLED OVER, PINCHED, SHEARED, NICKED, ETC.) OIL PUMP BODY SEAL. *TT
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
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
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
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
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *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
9523
Jan 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *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.
| 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 (current) | 2 | 106 | |
| 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 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |