1989 Mercury Colony park problems

General information about Mercury-Colony park
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints 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 1989 Mercury Colony park problems

Based on complaints from owners of the 1989 Mercury Colony Park, several common problems have been identified:

Power Windows and Locks Malfunction:
Complaints included malfunctioning power windows and locks on multiple passenger doors. This issue can be inconvenient and compromise the security and convenience features of the car.

Vacuum Problems Affecting AC:
A common problem was identified as vacuum leaks affecting the AC system, potentially due to issues with the reservoir or a faulty check valve. Vacuum leaks can lead to a variety of performance issues, including problems with the air conditioning.

Engine Performance:
Owners reported issues with engine performance, such as idling problems and stalling. These issues can be indicative of various underlying mechanical problems that may require thorough diagnostics and repairs to ensure the engine runs smoothly.

These common problems with the 1989 Mercury Colony Park highlight a range of issues that owners have faced, from comfort and convenience features like air conditioning and power windows to more critical engine performance issues. Addressing these problems promptly and effectively is crucial to maintaining the functionality and reliability of the vehicle.

1989 Mercury Colony park car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Colony park problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Seats problems
Steering problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Mercury Colony park vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1989 Mercury Colony park complaints

The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Mercury Colony park.

1998-10-29

SEATS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 1998-09-01
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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1998-08-14

STEERING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 1997-08-08
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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