1989 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 1989 Mercury Grand marquis problems
The 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is known for several common problems that owners have reported over the years. These issues range from mechanical faults to electrical problems and can affect the overall driving experience and safety of the vehicle.
- Intake Manifold Cracks: Another common issue with the 1989 Grand Marquis is the intake manifold cracking, which can lead to coolant leaks behind the alternator. This problem can cause the engine to overheat, potentially leading to severe engine damage. A cracked intake manifold can be caused by various factors, including age, wear, and tear, or exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Seat Belt Buckle Spring Failure: The seat belt buckle spring is another component that has caused problems for 1989 Grand Marquis owners. The spring can fail, making it difficult or impossible to release the seat belt. This issue can be a safety concern and may require replacement of the seat belt buckle assembly.
- Poor Acceleration and Burning Oil Smell: Some owners have reported poor acceleration and a burning oil smell in their 1989 Grand Marquis. These issues can be caused by various factors, including worn-out fuel injectors, clogged fuel filters, or faulty spark plugs. Poor acceleration can be a safety concern, especially in emergency situations, and can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.
- Electrical Problems: Electrical problems are also common in the 1989 Grand Marquis, including issues with the power steering pump, power windows, locks, and seats. These issues can be caused by various factors, including worn-out motors, faulty switches, or blown fuses. Electrical problems can affect the overall driving experience and can lead to significant repair costs.
- Timing Problems: Some owners have reported timing problems with their 1989 Grand Marquis, including issues with the distributor and timing chain. These issues can cause the engine to run poorly, including stalling, hesitation, and poor acceleration. Timing problems can be caused by various factors, including wear and tear, faulty components, or improper maintenance.
In summary, the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is known for several common problems that can affect the overall driving experience and safety of the vehicle. These issues include transmission failure, intake manifold cracks, seat belt buckle spring failure, poor acceleration and burning oil smell, electrical problems, and timing issues. Regular maintenance and prompt repair of these issues can help ensure the longevity and safety of the vehicle.
1989 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
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Mercury Grand marquis vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1989 Mercury Grand marquis
The NHTSA has received 63 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Mercury Grand marquis. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1989 Mercury Grand marquis vehicles.
2005-10-03
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-03
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR IN PERFECT WEATHER, MY W/W MICHELIN XZ4 215/70/15M/S BLEW OUT ON MY GRAND MARQUIS FROM THE CENTER/TOP OF THE TIRE(NOT SIDEWALL). THERE WERE NO ROAD HAZARDS. THE TIRE HAS A LARGE GASH, AND EXTENSIVELY SPLAYED STEEL BELTS EXPOSED/TORN. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY A BLOCK FROM HOME AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME TO CHANGE IT. I'VE NEVER SEEN EXTENSIVE TIRE DAMAGE LIKE THIS BEFORE AND AM CONCERNED B/C ALL THE TIRES ON THE CAR ARE THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. IS THERE A DEFECT IN THE MICHELIN XZ4 SERIES?*JB
2005-07-08
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2MEBM75F1KX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1989 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE ENGINE REVVED UP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD WHILE HE HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE FIRST TIME THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, HE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB *SC
2004-09-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-15
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A BRAND NEW CRAFT SILVER 651 BATTERY IT STARTED SPARKING. THE RETAIL STORE WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE BATTERY WILL STOP SPARKING ONCE INSTALLED. CONSUMER INSTALLED THE BATTERY AND IT BLEW UP THE ALTERNATOR. RETAIL STORE DISTRICT MANAGER WAS CONTACTED. HE INSPECTED THE ALTERNATOR, AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE DAMAGE, BUT DID NOT ADMIT THAT THE BATTERY DESTROYED IT.*AK
2004-08-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-02
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE PLASTIC BUSHING KICKBACK WIRING LOCATED ON TOP OF TRANSMISS HAS DETERIOATED AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BECOME DAMAGED, AND WASNOT OPERATIONAL.*AK
2003-11-05
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-09
- Crash: 1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: VEHICLE AXLE BROKE CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT REAR AXLE BROKE AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE . THE VEHICLE SPUN OFF THE ROAD AND CAME TO REST IN A DITCH. THE WHEEL CROSSED LANES, SMACKED A CONCRETE BARRIER AND BOUNCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE FORCING THAT VEHICLE TO THE ROAD SIDE. *PH
2003-03-18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2MEBM74F4KX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. *TS *JB
2003-02-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-01
- VIN: 2MEBM74F9KX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,TIRES
- Summary: THE VEHICLE FRAME HAD APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET OF RUST AND CORROSION. THE RUST WAS ALSO NOTICED BY THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER. THE ENGINE OIL PAN RUSTED OUT WHICH CAUSED AN OIL LEAK. ALSO TWO OF THE TIRES HAD ACQUIRED BULGES. *JG *JB
2002-10-30
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-12
- VIN: FILL IN
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 70MPH, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLABLE. PULLED OUT OF WAY OF TRAFFIC. STOPPED VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM TIRE. CONTACTED TRIPLE AAA AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED.
2001-07-11
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-06
- VIN: 2MEBM75F9KX
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ON THE 6TH OF JULY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM OCALA TO BELLEVIEW TRANSMISSION WHICH IS PLASTIC) AND HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A METAL ONE, BUT BY THIS DEFECT IN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER IT CAUSED THE TRANMISSION TO HAVE TO BE REBUILT AT A COST TO ME OF $748.24. I BELIEVE BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT I SHOULD HAVE A REFUND OF THE COST CAUSED THE TRANMISSION TO HAVE TO BE REBUILT, AT A COST TO ME OF $ 748.24. *AK
2001-06-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-10
- VIN: 2MEBM74F9KX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR. CONNECTOR OVERHEATED/MELTED AND LOST STOP LIGHTS. I SAVED THE DEFECTIVE CONNECTOR. *AK
2000-10-12
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-06
- VIN: 2MEBM75F8KX
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING GEARS SUDDENLY BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. DEALER HAD TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION.*AK WHILE DRIVING A SMALL PART DROPPED OUT FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSEING THE ENGINE TO SURGE AND THE GEARS TO LOCK. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED AS THE RESULT. *YH
2000-10-06
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MEBM75F7KX
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: PE00 020; REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT HOLD WHEN PUTTING SEATBELTS IN THE RETRACTOR .BUTTON IS DEFACTIVE, IT WILL NOT HOLD. *AK FRONT DRIVERS BUCKLE DOES NOT HOLD JUST POPS OUT. ODOMETER FAILED. *YH
2000-08-08
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-25
- VIN: 2MEBM74F6KX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL LINE RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED GASOLINE ONTO PAVEMENT, UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. THIS EVENT WAS NOT CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT, AND DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS EVENT DID CREATE A FIRE HAZARD, BUT IT WAS CAUGHT IN TIME. MY CAR IS IN THE DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP 13+ DAYS NOW AND STILL AWAITING REPAIR, BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER (FORD) HAS THE NEW FUEL LINE PART ON "NATIONAL BACK ORDER" AND REFUSES TO FULFILL MY DEALER'S ORDER FOR A NEW PART. PLEASE HELP ME GET MY CAR FIXED. PLEASE NOTE ALSO THAT THIS SAME CAR MODEL WAS INVOLVED IN A PRIOR MANDATORY RECALL IN 1996 FOR A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND THIS SAME CAR WAS ONE OF THE CARS REPORTED TO YOU THAT HAD ACTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. FORD REFUSES TO RECALL THIS CAR. I THINK ANOTHER MANDATORY RECALL FOR THIS NEW PROBLEM IS NEEDED NOW.
2000-02-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-02-16
- VIN: 2MEBM75F9KX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH-BEAM THE LIGHTS START TO GO ON AND OFF REPEATEDLY. I HAVE TO PUT THE HEAD-LIGHTS ON LOW-BEAM AND THEN THEY STAY ON. IF I PUT THEM BACK ON HIGH-BEAM THEY START TO GO ON AND OFF AGAIN. IT SEEMS AS IF THERE IS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
2000-02-04
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-15
- VIN: 2MEBM75F5KX
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DOOR LATCHES BROKK OFF FROM DOOR PANEL. ALL DOOR LATCHES ARE BROKEN, AND PREVENT DOORS FROM BEING PROPERLY SECURED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK
2000-01-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MEBM74F3KX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: OIL LEAK. CANNOT FIND WHERE IT IS COMING FROM. CAR SMOKES AND SMELLS FROM OIL. MECHANIC IS ABSOLUTELY MYSTIFIED. HE CANNOT LOCATE WHERE MOTOR OIL LEAK IS COMING FROM. UNDERCARRIAGE IS WET WITH OIL. *AK
1999-09-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-10-15
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING WHICH WAS THE RESULTS OF A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
1999-07-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-10
- VIN: 2MEBM74F3KX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A "STALLING FORD" AND WOULD LIKE TO FORCE A RECALL. FOR SEVERAL WEEKS IN 1997 MY CAR STALLED FOR NO REASON. MECHANIC TRIED MANY THINGS--EVEN KEPT MY CAR TO DRIVE AROUND FOR OVER A WEEK. I WAS WITHOUT A CAR AND SPENT SEVERAL HUNDREDS IN REPAIRS, THOUGH THE REAL PROBLEM WAS NEVER FOUND AS CAR WOULD STALL OUT MANY TIMES, THEN WOULD BE OK THE NEXT. PROBLEM IS OCCURING AGAIN AND I DO NOT WISH TO SPEND MORE MONEY WHEN I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT MY CAR IS ON THE LIST THAT HAS DEFECTIVE DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTED TFI MODULES. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEVER DOING HIGH SPEEDS WHEN THE CAR STALLED, ALTHOUGH I WAS NEARLY REAR-ENDED SEVERAL TIMES AS A RESULT OF THE UNPREDICTABLE STALLING. I WOULD LIKE TO PREVENT MYSELF AND OTHERS FROM BEING KILLED OR CRIPPLED BECAUSE OF AN ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEALT WITH BY FORD MANY YEARS AGO.
1999-06-07
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-01
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- VIN: 2MEBM75FOKX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION AND INJURIES. MJS
1999-03-29
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-13
- VIN: 2MEBM79FXKX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE ENGAGED IN CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
1999-03-24
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-23
- VIN: 2MEBM75F1KX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATION. WHILE PULLING INTO AN INTER SECTION, WAITING ON TRAFFIC LIGHT TO CHANGE, VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKES TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, AND TAPPING ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE ACCELERATION. ALSO CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED AT THE TIME. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
1999-03-04
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-19
- VIN: 2MEBM74FXKX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO SAME BRAKING PROBLEM WITH CONSUMER'S 1987 GRAND MARQUIS. *AK *ML
1999-02-11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-01
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: IN ONLY 3 OCCURRENCES WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT WOULD LEAP FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1998-12-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-01
- VIN: 2MEBM74F9KX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GAS TANK HAS TWO HOLES AT THE BOTTOM WHERE SUPPORT STRAPS WERE RUBBING. IT LOOKS LIKE STRAPS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF RUST INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE TANK.
1998-08-26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-21
- VIN: 2MEBM74F1KX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: EXHAUST SYSTEM PROBLEMS, SMELLS AS IF IT IS BURNING RUBBER, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE, PLASTIC ON SYSTEM WAS REMOVED HOWEVER DID NOT RECTIFY.
1989 Mercury Grand marquis recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1989 Mercury Grand marquis.
2007-08-27
- 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.
1996-04-25
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Summary: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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