Model year record

1994 Mercury Grand Marquis

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 197 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 94V152000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
214,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-09
Owners notified
1994-09-09

Defect description

THE NUTS AND BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE REAR BRAKE ADAPTOR TO THE AXLE HOUSING FLANGE CAN LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE. IF ONE OR MORE OF THE NUTS COME OFF THE BOLTS, DAMAGE TO THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY OR TO THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR AND SENSOR RING (IF SO EQUIPPED) WILL OCCUR. IF ALL FOUR NUTS ON ONE END OF THE AXLE COME OFF THE BOLTS, DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE OR THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CAN OCCUR.

Safety risk

OCCURRENCE OF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NEEDED, INSTALL NEW BOLTS. IF ANY OF THE FASTENERS ARE DISCONNECTED, THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND SERVICED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control28121,770 mi
Power train: automatic transmission14—
Seats11—
Air bags: frontal10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8—
Visibility: power window devices and controls7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch644,845 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine585,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Unknown or other5—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control5118,367 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4—
Air bags3—
Exterior lighting398,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3—
Tires3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Electrical system270,000 mi
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: wiring2140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2105,000 mi
Steering: linkages2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1117,000 mi
Engine188,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Parking brake1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, hydraulic194,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings199,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 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.

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