1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
3 recalls — 178 complaints — 85 TSBs
08V051000 Feb 4, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY ... Read more
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more
99V124000 May 19, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD ... Read more
Consequence
A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
Complaint Statistics
178 total complaints
11 crashes 20 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 19 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| SEATS | 6 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 1, 2022
Incident date: Jun 18, 2022
Driving on the NYS Thruway with Cruise Control on and it dropped out. I tried to reengage several times and it would not engage. On the way home I tried it again it kicked on and kicked off right away and since this incident I've had no cruise control. I researched recalls and see there are 3 199... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 9, 2020
Incident date: Mar 6, 2020
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION EXISTS WHEREAS THE HEADLIGHTS CAN RANDOMLY FLICKER OFF DURING DRIVING, ONLY STOPPED BY KICKING THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE ABOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPEATEDLY WITH LIMITED AND TEMPORARY RESULTS. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS ON THE INTERSTATE DURING THE NIGHT WITH MODERATE TRAF... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 17, 2010
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED AND REPLACED THE HARNESS. THE FAIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 10, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
1993 GRAND MARQUIS CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY, TOTAL LOSS. *TR
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 2, 2009
Incident date: Apr 26, 2009
BRAKES FAILED, BRAKES LIGHT WENT ON PULLED OVER CHECKED THE FLUID IT WAS EMPTY I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND TOOK IT TO MY SERVICE STATION . BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED , IN ORDER TO FIX THE BRAKE LINES THEY WOULD HAD TO TAKE THE BODY OF THE CAR OFF THE CHASSIE TO FIX THEM TWO EXPENSIVE THAT WAY . HAD THEM C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 25, 2009
Incident date: Feb 25, 1997
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LEAKS OIL FROM THE OIL PAN. ROUTINELY, HE MUST HAVE THE OIL PAN TEMPORARILY PATCHED TO PREVENT A TOTAL LOSS OF OIL. HE CALLED VARIOUS DEALERS AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WIDESPREAD AND THE RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK LIKE IT WAS GOING THROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS AND THEN 2 DAYS LATER IT CAN ONLY GO ON REVERSE AND NOT ABLE TO SHIFT TO DRIVE WITHOUT KICKING HARD AND THEN VERY SLOW MOTION. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 28, 2008
Incident date: Apr 28, 2008
I HAVE A 92 CROWN VICTORIA AND A 93 GRAND MARQUIS ON THE HEADLAMP SWITCH THE HARNESS IS MELTED AND BURNED ON BOTH OF THEM IN THE SAME SPOT INVOLVING THE SAME WIRE. *TR
SEATS
Mar 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 26, 2008
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS BEEN LOOSE FOR A WHILE. THE POWER CONTROLS TO ADJUST SEAT POSITION FAILED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK MY HUSBAND EXPERIENCED THE FEELING OF THE SEAT DISCONNECTING. IT HAS DETACHED FROM THE TRACK. THE WELDING BECAME UNWELDED. THE DRIV... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 29, 2008
Incident date: Oct 2, 2006
CRUISE CONTROL FIRE. NO WARNING. NO RECALL NOTICE. I PURCHASED THIS 1993 GRAND MARQUIS IN 1997 FROM AN AUTHORIZED LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN LONGWOOD FL. I FINANCED IT THROUGH FORD CREDIT. I LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE FROM 1991 TO 2005. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A PROBLEM. CAR WAS DESTROYED. EXTENSIVE... Read more
Fire
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 28, 2007
Incident date: Aug 26, 2007
MY 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST NIGHT RIGHT AFTER I PICKED MY GIRLFRIEND UP AFTER WORK WE WENT INSIDE AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WE HERD A NOISE, WE WENT OUTSIDE AND MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES! WHEN WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THEY TOLD US THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OUR CAR THEY SAID IT... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 15, 2007
Incident date: Aug 4, 2007
MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE A 1993 FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IN MY GARAGE AT HOME MY SON'S BEDROOM BURNED ALSO THE CAR AND MY SON'S BELONGINGS BED,CLOTHES AND FURNITURE WERE LOST. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOST THE FRONT END ACTUAL MELTED COMPLETELY. *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 20, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACTS SON OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 65,000. THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE HER HOME WHEN SHE HEARD A BOOM, AND SHE WENT OUTSIDE SAW THE VEHICLE IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR A DAY AND A HALF. WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND SUNNY. THE FIRE DEPA... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 18, 2007
Incident date: Sep 2, 2006
I SENT YOU (NHTSA) INFORMATION ON MY 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUE ON 17 JANUARY 2007 THAT IN 2001 THE FORD MOTOR CO. DID NOT REPAIR THE DEFECTED RECALL #99V124 ACTION #RQ01002 WHEN I REQUESTED IT, AND IN SEPTEMBER 2006 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.THE FORD MOTOR CO. AND THE ATTORNEY GENERALS RESPONSE WAS NEG... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 23, 2007
Incident date: Sep 2, 2006
1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN CAUSE FIRES**CC THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A THIRD PARTY. THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE AND CAME ACROSS A CONSUMER GUIDE REPORT WHICH STATED THAT 1992-1993 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES CAN DEVELOP A SHORT WHICH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 22, 2007
Incident date: Jan 18, 2007
TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE PORTION OF THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE.*AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 5, 2007
Incident date: Sep 2, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE 99V124000 ON THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH OF THE 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. HE C... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 17, 2006
Incident date: Oct 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 4 HOURS, A NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE GARAGE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE FIRE... Read more
Fire
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Apr 20, 2006
Incident date: Apr 19, 2006
BROKEN TIE ROD END WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 16, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
FOR THE PAST YEAR WHILE DRIVING MY AUTOMOBILE I CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. I HAVE TRIED TURNING OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING IT DOESN'T HELP. EVEN FAMILY NOTICES THE STRONG SMELL. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2005
Incident date: Jun 13, 2005
I LOOKED INTO OUR GARAGE THROUGH A WIDOW IN OUR ENTRYWAY AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF OUR 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CAR, GARAGE AND CONTENTS, AND ENTRYWAY AND CONTENTS WERE A COMPLETE LOSS.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Jun 28, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Jun 28, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Jun 28, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM... Read more
Fire
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Nov 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2004
OWNER PURCHASED A SET OF GILLETTE SILVERBEAR TIRES, MANUFACTURED BY FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE. THE TIRE SIZE IS P215/75R15. OWNER SAYS THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH OWNER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDE WALLS. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO WILL NOT HONOR TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 29, 2004
Incident date: Oct 26, 2004
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
May 12, 2004
Incident date: May 9, 2004
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. *AK
Fire
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
BODY: THIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK PROBLEM. IT ABSORBS WATER WHENEVER IT RAINS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, WE CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE MOST CURIOUS FEATURE OF THIS WATER IS THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NEVER ANY WETNESS OR MOISTURE I... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
BODY: THIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK PROBLEM. IT ABSORBS WATER WHENEVER IT RAINS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, WE CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE MOST CURIOUS FEATURE OF THIS WATER IS THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NEVER ANY WETNESS OR MOISTURE I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Oct 7, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK THE BRAKE PEDAL OFFERED NO RESISTANCE, IT TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR. MECHANIC NOTICED HEAVY CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEADING FROM... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY. TS
SEATS
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 11, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING DRIVER'S SEAT WILL LIFT UP OFF THE TRACKS, MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 16, 2002
Incident date: Feb 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT OIL IS LEAKING, AND THEY CAN ALSO SO SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 16, 2002
Incident date: Feb 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT OIL IS LEAKING, AND THEY CAN ALSO SO SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 2002
Incident date: Mar 20, 2002
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. GARAGE AND HOUSE WERE A TOTAL LOSS.*AK *YH REFERENCED IN EA02-025
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Mar 11, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
POWER SEAT IS NOT ALIGNED ON TRACK, CAUSING SEAT BELT NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN SUDDEN BRAKING IS APPLIED THERE IS NO SIGNAL SENT TO THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 11, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
POWER SEAT IS NOT ALIGNED ON TRACK, CAUSING SEAT BELT NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN SUDDEN BRAKING IS APPLIED THERE IS NO SIGNAL SENT TO THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 15, 2002
Incident date: Jan 18, 1998
I HAVE HAD TO ALL WINDOWS MOTOR ASSEMBLIES REPLACED DUE TO WIRE BREAKAGE. ABOUT 20 REPLACEMENTS IS RIDICULOUS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 8, 2002
Incident date: Dec 10, 2001
VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING IN OFF POSITON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND CAR WAS IN FLAMES. CAUSE IN UNKNOWN. PLEASE PRIVIDE ANY FURTHR INFORMATION.*AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025
Fire
STEERING:LINKAGES
Jan 4, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
WHILE TRAVELING, GOING AROND A CURVE, THE LEFT TIE ROD DISCONECTED FROM VEHICLE, THEN ON DECEMBER 1, 2001, THE RIGHT FRONT TIE END BROKE AND DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. *JG *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Aug 22, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 1998
PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/ HAD STARTER REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM APPEARED. TO BE REOCCURRING. BELIEVED STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 22, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 1998
PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/ HAD STARTER REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM APPEARED. TO BE REOCCURRING. BELIEVED STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 20, 2001
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 27, 2001
WHILE TRYING TO PARK VEHICLE DRIVER PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO CIRCLES AT A HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS HE COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 9, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE TURNED AN AMBER COLOR, AND ARE RESTRICTING AMOUNT OF LIGHT COMING THROUGH. *AK *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 17, 2001
AODE TRANSMISSION HAS SHUDDER / VIBRATION (LIKE DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD) UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MPH IN 3RD GEAR OR DURING 3-4 OR 4-3 SHIFT. IT'S WORSE WHEN THE WEATHERS COLD.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED FOR THIRD TIME, DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY SHORTED OUT, SWITCH IS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH NEWER OR OLDER MODELS. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PART NUMBER F2AZ-11654-A. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Oct 13, 1994
POWER DRIVER SEAT FEELS LIKE ITS MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. WOULD ROCK BACK & FORTH. WHEN TRANSMISSION GOES INTO OVERDRIVE IT WOULD EXPERIENCE A RAMBLING IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK INSTALLING THE... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Oct 13, 1994
POWER DRIVER SEAT FEELS LIKE ITS MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. WOULD ROCK BACK & FORTH. WHEN TRANSMISSION GOES INTO OVERDRIVE IT WOULD EXPERIENCE A RAMBLING IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK INSTALLING THE... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
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 — 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
85 manufacturer communications from 77 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 8 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
CSP 08B04
May 15, 2008
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE
CSP 08B04
May 15, 2008
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
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
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
012114
Oct 29, 2001
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *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
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *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.
14862
Apr 1, 2001
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
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
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *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
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *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
98245
Dec 7, 1998
220000 SEATS
CONCERNS REGARDING THE FRONT SEAT FEELING LOOSE ON SOME VEHICLE. *YC
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9887
Apr 27, 1998
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *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
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
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A7
Mar 18, 1998
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE A SLIP / STICK CONDITION WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. *TT
985A6
Mar 18, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC
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
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
98410
Mar 2, 1998
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC
983115
Feb 23, 1998
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER. *TT
9836
Feb 16, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION CONCERNING VIBRATION-SHUDDER UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35MPH) IN 3RD OR 4RD GEAR- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION.
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
9751
Mar 3, 1997
220000 SEATS
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *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
962517
Dec 2, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSMISSION - AODE - 4R70W - SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. *TW
96259
Dec 2, 1996
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC - TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 332 STORED IN MEMORY - WATER PRESENT IN PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (PFE) SENSOR. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
96222
Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96225
Oct 21, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
BC0810961011
Oct 11, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
96714
Mar 25, 1996
100000 POWER TRAIN
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW TRANSMISSION CASE AND MAIN CONTROL RELEASED FOR SERVICE ON AODE / 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *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
ONP95B64
Oct 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AFFECTED CARS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A LUBRICANT THAT CAUSES THE SENSOR TO PRODUCE IMPROPER SIGNALS. IMPROPER SENSOR SIGNALS CAN CAUSE ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, INTERMEDIATE ONE-WAY CLUTCH FAILURE. *TT
95102
May 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW
BC3032950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
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
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TW
95513
Mar 1, 1995
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP CONTAINS MOISTURE OR FOGGING. *TW
95515
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TORQUE DURING OR JUST AFTER THE 3-4 UPSHIFT OR IN 4TH GEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
BC3061950301
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE/WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
95313
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION IN THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
9536
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION OPERATION. *TW
9523
Jan 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW
BC8794950103
Jan 1, 1995
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN OR HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE. *TW
94269
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED OR NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT OF TRANSMISSION. *TW
94251
Dec 1, 1994
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES - BRAKE PEDAL HAS SLIP/STICK CONDITION AFTER APPLICATION - NOISE/VIBRATION ON SLOW APPLY AND RELEASE. *TW
ONP/94B58
Dec 1, 1994
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION AND TOW PACKAGE ARE RECIEVING LABELS WITH DETAILED TOWING AND HITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TW
BC0393941201
Dec 1, 1994
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TAXI AND POLICE FLEET VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CRACK ON THE LEFT HAND "A" PILLAR AREA. *TW
94224
Oct 1, 1994
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
MOANING OR HOOTING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE COMING FROM THE IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE. *TW
94251
Jan 1, 1994
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES - ANTILOCK- BRAKE PEDAL HAS SLIP/STICK CONDITION AFTER 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.
| 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 (current) | 3 | 178 | |
| 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 | 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 |