Model year record

1992 MERCURY Grand Marquis

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 330 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V051000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
225,000
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-04
Owners notified
2008-02-18

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 REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V336000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,600,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-03
Owners notified
2007-08-13

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V124000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
262,695
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-19
Owners notified
1999-05-20

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 DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.

Safety risk

A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control27
Power train: automatic transmission20
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood10114,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights10
Seats9
Electrical system: ignition8
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Air bags: frontal7
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch7129,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7
Unknown or other7140,000 mi
Air bags6
Engine and engine cooling: engine663,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6
Visibility: power window devices and controls6
Electrical system546,777 mi
Electrical system: wiring5200,000 mi
Exterior lighting589,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Electrical system: ignition: switch4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4
Structure: body4
Structure: body: door4
Suspension: front4
Tires4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly391,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum3
Steering3
Structure: body: hood3
Visibility: windshield3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor3
Wheels: hub3
Electrical system: horn2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Service brakes288,639 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings247,465 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2164,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electronic stability control (ESC)189,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch1129,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1162,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Interior lighting1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1

The 1991 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has 2 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.