Model year record

1988 MERCURY Grand Marquis

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 98 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V028000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
21,200
Reported to NHTSA
1988-03-08
Owners notified
1988-03-30

Defect description

AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.

Safety risk

SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch25
Vehicle speed control1190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5
Electrical system: ignition4
Electrical system: wiring4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Tires: tread/belt3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Electrical system2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Visibility: power window devices and controls298,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Parking brake: indicator light1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Structure: body: door1
Tires1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1

The 1987 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1989 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.