1984 MERCURY MARQUIS
2 recalls — 23 complaints — 2 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.
83V134000 Dec 20, 1983
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.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 |
EQUIPMENT
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
I PURCHASE A USED VEHICLE ON 2-03-03 AT 11:OO AM I WAS ENSURED THAT IT WAS A GREAT VEHICLE. ABOUT 5:15 PM I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, AND IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND IT LOOSE COMPRESSION. I HAD SPOKE TO THE DEALER AND HE STATED THAT IT WASEN'T HIS PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT I WAS SOLD A UNSAFE VEHICLE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
I PURCHASE A USED VEHICLE ON 2-03-03 AT 11:OO AM I WAS ENSURED THAT IT WAS A GREAT VEHICLE. ABOUT 5:15 PM I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, AND IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND IT LOOSE COMPRESSION. I HAD SPOKE TO THE DEALER AND HE STATED THAT IT WASEN'T HIS PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT I WAS SOLD A UNSAFE VEHICLE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. PULLED OVER AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS THE CAR STARTED, BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO GEAR IT WOULD LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I FOUND THE IGNITION WIRING SEPARATED FROM ITS HOUSING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. PULLED OVER AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS THE CAR STARTED, BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO GEAR IT WOULD LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I FOUND THE IGNITION WIRING SEPARATED FROM ITS HOUSING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. PULLED OVER AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS THE CAR STARTED, BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO GEAR IT WOULD LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I FOUND THE IGNITION WIRING SEPARATED FROM ITS HOUSING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. PULLED OVER AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS THE CAR STARTED, BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO GEAR IT WOULD LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I FOUND THE IGNITION WIRING SEPARATED FROM ITS HOUSING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 13, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH STARTED SMOKING DUE TO SHORT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 16, 1998
Incident date: Mar 15, 1998
UPON TURNING ON IGNITION SWITCH, SMOKE CAME OUT DUE TO A CABLE NEXT TO BRAKE BOOSTER MELTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Dec 10, 1996
RADIATOR/RADIATOR HOSE FAILED, RESULTING INN AN OIL LEAK; ALSO REPLACED BELTS/BRAKE PADS, SHOES, DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM/ALTERNATOR/HEADLAMPS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Dec 10, 1996
RADIATOR/RADIATOR HOSE FAILED, RESULTING INN AN OIL LEAK; ALSO REPLACED BELTS/BRAKE PADS, SHOES, DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM/ALTERNATOR/HEADLAMPS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Dec 10, 1996
RADIATOR/RADIATOR HOSE FAILED, RESULTING INN AN OIL LEAK; ALSO REPLACED BELTS/BRAKE PADS, SHOES, DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM/ALTERNATOR/HEADLAMPS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Dec 10, 1996
RADIATOR/RADIATOR HOSE FAILED, RESULTING INN AN OIL LEAK; ALSO REPLACED BELTS/BRAKE PADS, SHOES, DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM/ALTERNATOR/HEADLAMPS. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 10, 1996
RADIATOR/RADIATOR HOSE FAILED, RESULTING INN AN OIL LEAK; ALSO REPLACED BELTS/BRAKE PADS, SHOES, DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM/ALTERNATOR/HEADLAMPS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Dec 10, 1996
RADIATOR/RADIATOR HOSE FAILED, RESULTING INN AN OIL LEAK; ALSO REPLACED BELTS/BRAKE PADS, SHOES, DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM/ALTERNATOR/HEADLAMPS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 10, 1996
RADIATOR/RADIATOR HOSE FAILED, RESULTING INN AN OIL LEAK; ALSO REPLACED BELTS/BRAKE PADS, SHOES, DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM/ALTERNATOR/HEADLAMPS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
GAS GAUGE INDICATOR FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
HEAD LINER FABRIC HANGING DOWN, OBSCURING VISION TO THE REAR. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 502774)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 19, 1996
IGNITION FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 501820) *DSH
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
HEAD LINER HANGS LOOSE, OBSCURING VISION.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
GAS GUAGE INDICATOR FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 16, 1995
Incident date: Apr 17, 1995
CONSUMER PARK CAR DRIVE WAY CAR WAS RUN IN PARK IT CAME OUT OF PARK WENT INTO REVERSE WENT DOWN HILL AND HIT AN ENBANKMENT. TT
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 20, 1995
Incident date: Jan 19, 1995
GAS TANK HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1984 MERCURY MARQUIS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 18.0 | 22.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,950 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 14.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1984 MERCURY MARQUIS
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MERCURY MARQUIS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA95022
Opened: Aug 31, 1995 — Closed: Jul 24, 1996
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE DETACHMENT
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE CAN COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING DEPLOYMENT.
MERCURY MARQUIS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY MARQUIS across all model years (1973–1997).
23
Total Recalls
504
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
48
Reported Crashes
37
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCURY MARQUIS — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 42 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 24 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 31 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 40 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 62 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 40 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 44 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 30 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1984 (current) | 2 | 23 | |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |