Model year record

1995 MERCURY Grand Marquis

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 222 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 96V045000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
49,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-03-05
Owners notified
1996-04-24

Defect description

THE RIVETS HOLDING THE REAR OUTBOARD BELT D-RINGS WERE NOT HEAT TREATED PROPERLY CAUSING THE HEADS OF THE RIVETS TO FRACTURE UNDER LOAD AND FAIL TO HOLD THE D-RINGS TO THE STRAPS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE RESTRAINING CAPABILITIES OF THE SAFETY BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V189000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
45,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-10-02
Owners notified
1995-11-15

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE NON-CYCLING POWER WINDOW CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE CYCLING HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERCHANGED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT OR OVERLOAD IN THE HEADLAMPCIRCUIT, BOTH HEADLAMPS CAN GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING AS INTENDED WITH THE CYCLING CIRCUIT BREAKER. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED NIGHT TIME DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES, REMOVE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND REINSTALL THE BREAKER IN THE CORRECT LOCATIONS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V063000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
100,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-27
Owners notified
1995-04-28

Defect description

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY CURED DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS WHICH COULD ALLOW FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE-TO-FUEL TANK SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control1890,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights10100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10120,421 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls967,960 mi
Air bags: frontal8
Suspension: front798,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission664,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings659,975 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers5
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5
Unknown or other598,000 mi
Electrical system476,000 mi
Electrical system: horn4110,000 mi
Steering498,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Vehicle speed control: cruise control4135,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4
Air bags398,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Engine and engine cooling: engine369,775 mi
Exterior lighting3130,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter355,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic359,975 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)395,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly355,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint376,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel282,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Equipment2
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2135,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Steering: linkages2
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment2
Structure: frame and members2148,550 mi
Suspension: rear2
Tires: tread/belt2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2
Air bags: side/window1
Child seat1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices169,775 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1
Fuel system, other1
Fuel/propulsion system177,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1177,503 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings148,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1117,444 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm148,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft1177,503 mi
Structure: body1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1400 mi
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Tires1
Tires: sidewall178,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels198,000 mi

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about half 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.