Model year record

1993 MERCURY Grand Marquis

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 178 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
Power train: automatic transmission19
Vehicle speed control12125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly770,000 mi
Electrical system6100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch6
Exterior lighting: headlights6218,000 mi
Seats6
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6140,539 mi
Air bags: frontal5
Steering: linkages4
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Fuel system, gasoline3
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting3
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3
Air bags2
Electrical system: horn2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood278,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling230,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Exterior lighting290,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings287,186 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum2
Tires2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic163 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Steering1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Tires: sidewall1199,666 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cables1

The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has roughly the same number of 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.