Mercury Colony park problems

General information about Mercury Colony park
Mercury Colony park years list
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
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Recalls list

The Mercury Colony Park is an American luxury full-size station wagon that was marketed by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company between 1957 and 1991. Distinguished by its simulated wood-grain paneling, the Colony Park was marketed as either the premium-trim or the sole full-size station wagon offering of the division. Following the 1960 demise of Edsel, full-size Mercury vehicles shared bodywork with Ford; the Colony Park served as the counterpart of the Ford Country Squire through 1991.

Serving as the flagship, and more exclusive, station wagon series of the Ford Motor Company — as the Lincoln division has not offered a factory-produced station wagon — the Colony Park was marketed against the similar Chrysler Town & Country prior to its 1979 downsizing, and GM's Buick Estate and Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, each also offering external (simulated) woodgrain trim. During the mid-1950s and '60s, the Mercury Commuter was briefly offered as a lower-priced alternative to the Colony Park without the simulated woodgrain appearance, but lost sales to the very similar Ford Country Sedan and Ford Ranch Wagon and was cancelled in 1968, leaving the Colony Park as the only Mercury station wagon. In 1976, American Motors Corporation introduced the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, with similar passenger accommodation, luxury standard equipment and a simulated woodgrain appearance built on a dedicated chassis.

Through the late 1980s, demand for full-size station wagons declined as consumer interests shifted towards minivans and four-door SUVs. As the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis underwent a major redesign for the 1992 model year, the two model lines dropped the station wagon body from the lineup. Up to the 2010 closure of the Mercury brand, the Colony Park was not directly replaced.

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Common Mercury Colony park problems

Restoring a classic car like the 1966 Mercury Colony Park can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it often comes with its own set of unique problems. Here are some of the common issues that Mercury Colony Park owners have reported:

Power window issues: Power window malfunctions are a common problem in many classic cars, including the Mercury Colony Park. For instance, a 1991 Mercury Colony Park LS 5.0 Litre owner reported that the power windows and locks malfunctioned on three of the four passenger doors, with only the rear passenger side door still functioning properly.

Alignment issues: Alignment problems can affect the handling and safety of a car, and the Mercury Colony Park is no stranger to this issue. A 1991 Mercury Colony Park LS 5.0 Litre owner reported that alignment was required for their vehicle.

Air conditioning issues: Air conditioning systems in classic cars can become less efficient over time, requiring recharging or replacement. A 1991 Mercury Colony Park LS 5.0 Litre owner reported that their air conditioning needed re-charging.

Rust: Rust is a common problem in classic cars, especially in areas with harsh winters or coastal regions. A 1991 Mercury Colony Park LS 5.0 Litre owner reported rust as one of the issues with their vehicle.

Electrical issues: Electrical problems can be challenging to diagnose and repair in classic cars, and the Mercury Colony Park is no exception. For instance, a 1980 Mercury Colony Park owner reported cooling and electrical issues with their vehicle.

Mechanical issues: Mechanical problems, such as transmission failure, can occur in classic cars due to wear and tear or lack of maintenance. A 1980 Mercury Colony Park owner reported that the transmission finally ate itself, requiring replacement.

In summary, restoring and maintaining a classic car like the Mercury Colony Park can be a rewarding experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Owners may face issues such as parts sourcing, power window malfunctions, alignment problems, air conditioning issues, rust, electrical problems, and mechanical issues. Addressing these issues requires patience, expertise, and access to reliable sources of information and parts.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Mercury Colony park years

We have researched Mercury problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mercury Colony park cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Mercury Colony park model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mercury Colony park model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Mercury Colony park years

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Mercury Colony park car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Mercury Colony park , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Engine and engine cooling problems
Steering problems
Child seat problems
Structure problems
Electrical system problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Mercury Colony park vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Colony park model years

There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Colony park model years

There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 13 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mercury Colony park . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mercury Colony park vehicles.

List of Mercury Colony park complaints

Mercury Colony park 1967

Date Of Incident: 2003-09-15
Date Complaint: 2003-09-15
Components: CHILD SEAT
Summary: HOSPITAL HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS CAR SAFETY SEATS TO DISTRIBUTE TO PATIENTS THAT ARE MISSING A LOCKING CLIP OR BELT LOCK OFF DEVICE AND THE OWNERS MANUAL IS INCOMPLETE AND HAS NO INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION IN A SEAT THAT NEEDS A LOCKING CLIP

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Mercury Colony park 1984

Date Of Incident: 1992-06-01
Date Complaint: 2001-02-01
VIN: 1MEB94F6EZ6
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING INTERMITTENTLY FOR LAST 8 YEARS. CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED TRYING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

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Mercury Colony park 1984

Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
Date Complaint: 2000-09-06
VIN: 1MEDP94E6EZ
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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Mercury Colony park 1990

Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
Date Complaint: 2000-02-09
VIN: 2MECM79FILX
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURED WITHIN THE DASH AIR BAG SENSOR. YH

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Mercury Colony park 1984

Date Of Incident: 1999-04-12
Date Complaint: 1999-05-25
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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Mercury Colony park 1989

Date Of Incident: 1998-09-01
Date Complaint: 1998-10-29
VIN: 2MEBM78FXKX
Components: SEATS
Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY NO MORE THAN 5 MPH, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE BECAUSE OF AN APROACHING VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER'S SEAT CAME OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACK WITHIN SEAT. ALSO, THERE WAS NO BROKEN BOLTS ON THE SEAT, BUT THE METAL BASE CAME APART WITHIN SEAT. *AK *ML

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Mercury Colony park 1989

Date Of Incident: 1997-08-08
Date Complaint: 1998-08-14
VIN: 2MEBM79F7KX
Components: STEERING
Summary: MATERIAL UNDER THE LEATHER COVER ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS MELTING . MANUFACTURER NOT ABLE TO CORRECT. *AK

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Mercury Colony park 1986

Date Of Incident: 1997-11-01
Date Complaint: 1998-03-11
Number Of Injuries: 2
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A COLLISION.

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Mercury Colony park 1988

Date Of Incident: 1994-08-12
Date Complaint: 1997-10-14
Fire: 1
VIN: 2MEBM79FOJX
Components: STEERING
Summary: VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO STEERING COLUMN.

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Mercury Colony park 1987

Date Of Incident: 1995-03-09
Date Complaint: 1996-12-19
Fire: 1
VIN: 2MEBM79F5HX
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE 3 TIMES.

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Mercury Colony park 1986

Date Of Incident: 1995-06-12
Date Complaint: 1995-06-27
VIN: 2MEBP94F0GX
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: THE DRIVERS SEATBELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT LATCH BECAUSE THE BUTTON IS BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

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Mercury Colony park 1982

Date Of Incident: 1995-05-05
Date Complaint: 1995-05-08
VIN: 1MEBP88F5CZ
Components: STRUCTURE
Summary: BODY PROBLEMS, PAINT IS FADING AND CHIPPING OFF. *AK

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Mercury Colony park 1987

Date Of Incident: 1994-05-02
Date Complaint: 1995-05-02
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THE ROTORS. DUE TO POOR MATERIAL USED IN DESIGN. TT

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Recalls Mercury Colony park

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the Mercury Colony park.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.