Model year record

1992 Mercury Grand Marquis

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

Mercury Grand Marquis, 1992–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1997 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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