1987 Mercury Grand marquis problems
The Mercury Grand Marquis is an automobile that was produced by Mercury from the 1975 until 2011 model years. Introduced as the flagship sub-model of the Mercury Marquis in 1975, the Grand Marquis became a stand-alone model line in 1983, serving as the largest Mercury sedan. The model line served as the sedan counterpart of the Mercury Colony Park station wagon up to 1991. The fourth generation was the basis of the 2003 and 2004 Mercury Marauder.
From 1979 until 2011, the Grand Marquis shared the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Panther platform with the Ford LTD Crown Victoria (Ford Crown Victoria after 1992), and from 1980, the Lincoln Town Car. For over three decades, the Ford and Mercury sedans were functionally identical, with two of the three generations of the model line sharing the same roofline. The Grand Marquis was available as a four-door sedan for nearly its entire run; from 1988 to its final year in 2011, it was the only body style that was offered. A four-door hardtop was available from 1975 to 1978 and a two-door hardtop coupe from 1975 to 1987.
The Grand Marquis was the second-best-selling Mercury line (after the Cougar) with 2.7 million units produced; at 36 years of continuous production, the Grand Marquis was the longest-running Mercury nameplate (the Cougar, 34 years). Ford manufactured the Grand Marquis, alongside the Mercury Marquis, Mercury Marauder, Ford (LTD) Crown Victoria, and (beginning in 2007) the Lincoln Town Car, at two facilities: the St. Louis Assembly Plant in Hazelwood, Missouri (1979-1985) and the St. Thomas Assembly Plant in Southwold, Ontario, Canada (1986-2011).
Ford announced the discontinuation of the Mercury brand in 2010, but a few 2011 model-year Mercurys were made. The last Grand Marquis - and the final Mercury branded car - was produced on January 4, 2011, at St. Thomas Assembly.
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Common 1987 Mercury Grand marquis problems
The 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is known for its reliability, with many vehicles clocking impressive mileage without major issues. However, like any car, it has its share of common problems based on complaints from owners.
- Intake Manifold May Crack Leaking Coolant Behind the Alternator: This issue affects a significant number of Mercury Grand Marquis models, causing coolant leaks behind the alternator due to a cracked intake manifold.
- Spring in Seat Belt Buckle May Fail: Another common problem reported by owners is the failure of the spring in the seat belt buckle, which can prevent the seat belt from functioning properly.
- Transmission Failure: Transmission failure is another problem that some Mercury Grand Marquis owners have experienced, although the specific cause of the failure varies from case to case.
- Faulty Idling Sensor: Some owners have reported issues with the idling sensor, which can cause loud sounds coming from the right side of the car. In some cases, this issue has been traced back to a pipe that leads off of the catalytic converter on the right side, which may lead to something called "Smog Control" or "Blow-off valve".
- Window Motor Failure: Some owners have reported issues with the window motor, which can cause the window to stop moving even when the motor is cranking.
- Fuel Pump Failure: Fuel pump failure is another issue that some Mercury Grand Marquis owners have experienced, which can cause problems with the car's fuel delivery system.
- Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Failure: Seat belt buckle assembly failure is a common problem that has affected a significant number of Mercury Grand Marquis models, with reports of failure in the front buckle assembly in various locations.
- Ignition Switch Failure: Ignition switch failure is another issue that some Mercury Grand Marquis owners have experienced, which can cause problems with the car's electrical system.
- Wiring Issues: Wiring issues are a common problem that has affected a significant number of Mercury Grand Marquis models, with reports of problems in various parts of the car's electrical system.
- Cooling System Issues: Cooling system issues are a common problem that has affected a significant number of Mercury Grand Marquis models, with reports of problems in various parts of the car's cooling system.
These are just a few of the common problems that Mercury Grand Marquis owners have reported. While the car is known for its reliability, it's important to be aware of these issues and to address them promptly to ensure the car's longevity and safety.
1987 Mercury Grand marquis car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Grand marquis problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Seat belts problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1987 Mercury Grand marquis vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1987 Mercury Grand marquis
The NHTSA has received 67 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1987 Mercury Grand marquis. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1987 Mercury Grand marquis vehicles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-01
- VIN: 2MEBM75FXHX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND APPROACHING A TURN, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND MODULAR. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A WHILE, BUT NOW IT IS HESITATES AND JERKS. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSES HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DRIVES NORMALLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000. UPDATED 09/06/07 *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-14
- VIN: 2MEBM75F3HX
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT BUCKEL. A SPRING ON THE RELEASE BUTTON BREAKS AND NO LONGER LATCHES CORRECTLY. THE BUCKEL WILL HOLD IF IT IS SHAKEN BUT RELEASES EASILY. THIS IS THE SECOND 1987 GRAND MARQUIS THAT I HAVE OWENED THAT THIS HAPPENED TO. I REPLACED THEM WITH PARTS FROM A SALVAGE YARD. FORD WANTED $250.00 FOR THE BUCKEL.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-12
- VIN: 2MEBM75FXHX
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND DID NOT WORK PROPERLY.*AK *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: NOT AVAILAI
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WIRING CABLE HARNESS FUSE LINKS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-25
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FUSE LINKS FAILED TO OPEN CAUSING WIRES TO BURN I AM A E.T..
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-16
- VIN: 2MEBM74F8HX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *MJS
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CABLE THAT RUNS FROM TRANSMISSION TO THROTTLE CAME LOOSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, EVEN WITH BRAKES APPLIED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: PLEASE ADD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE OIL PAN HAS RUSTED OUT WITHIN 100,000 MILES, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MEBM74F2HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE PARKED FOR SOMETIME. STARTED VEHICLE & WAS DRIVING WHEN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER WAS INSIDE VEHICLE. HAD NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. STOPPED & LIFTED HOOD. FLAMES SHUT OUT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO PUT FLAMES OUT. INDCATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-08
- VIN: 2MEBM74F2HX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION DURING DAMP OR RAINY WEATHER. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-07-26
- VIN: 2MEBM72F0HX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO HOLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-12-22
- VIN: 2MEBM72F0HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION COIL REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-04-18
- VIN: 2MEBM72F0HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WIRING LINK AT STARTER SOLONOID BURNT UP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-09
- VIN: 2MEBM72F0HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ALTERNATOR FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-07-15
- VIN: 2MEBM72F0HX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-11
- VIN: 2MEBM72F0HX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: RADIATOR HOSE AND SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-01
- VIN: 2MEBM72F0HX
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: O RINGS ON THE A/C SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-09-01
- VIN: 2MEBM72F0HX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-31
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: BOLTS TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2MEBM75F08X
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO TWO TREES. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-09
- VIN: 2MEBM75F3HX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. VEHICLE NOT IN REVERSE WHEN IT TOOK OFF. GEAR STILL IN NEUTRAL. HAD TO RELEASE BRAKES. CALLED DEALER & WILL HAVE VEHICLE TOTALED. WAS TOLD THROTTLE CABLE GONE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MEBM74F4HX
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT ONLY THE TRUNK LIDS OF 1987 MODEL GRAND MARQUIS ARE RUSTING.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-02-02
- VIN: 2MEBM75F7HX
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE FEMALE PART OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN. PART HAS BEEN ORDERED TO REPLACE BUCKLE. DEALER STATED THAT PART COULD TAKE UP TO (6) MONTHS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MEBM74F4HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WAS DRIVING AND SAW SMOKE, PULLED OVER AND OPENED HOOD, THERE WAS A FIRE, TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM THE ALTERNATOR . *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MEBM75F4HX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES AND THERE HAS BEEN 3 FIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
1987 Mercury Grand marquis recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1987 Mercury Grand marquis.
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
- Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Summary: AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
- Consequence: SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK.
- Remedy: REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
- Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
- Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.
- Consequence: BENT FUEL RAIL COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
- Remedy: REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
- Summary: STEERING CENTERLINKS MAY BREAK AT A BEND LOCATION.
- Consequence: STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE DIMINISHED, WITH REDUCEDCONTROL OF LEFT WHEEL ONLY AND CONSIDERABLE STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.
- Remedy: REPLACE STEERING CENTERLINK.
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