1990 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 1990 Mercury Grand marquis problems
The Mercury Grand Marquis, produced from 1983 to 2011, is known for its spacious interior, smooth ride, and classic design. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. This article will focus on the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis, highlighting the most frequently reported issues based on complaints from owners.
- Intake Manifold Failure: The 1990 Grand Marquis experienced issues with intake manifold failure, which could lead to leaking coolant behind the alternator. This problem was common in many Mercury Grand Marquis models, including the 1997 model, which had the highest number of complaints in this category.
- Engine Problems: The 1990 model year had several engine-related issues, including poor acceleration, burning oil smell, fuel injectors stopping work, running hot, and surging. These problems could be caused by various factors, such as worn-out parts, lack of maintenance, or design flaws.
- Electrical Issues: Electrical problems were also common in the 1990 Grand Marquis. For example, the car's cluster might attack, causing the car to not start. This issue could be related to the ignition module, ignition switch, or other electrical components.
- Transmission Failure: Some owners reported transmission failure in their 1990 Grand Marquis. This problem could be caused by various factors, such as low fluid levels, worn-out parts, or design flaws.
- Seat Belt Buckle Failure: The spring in the seat belt buckle might fail, making it difficult to secure the seat belt. This problem could be caused by wear and tear or design flaws.
These are just a few of the common problems reported by owners of the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. It is essential to note that not all vehicles of this model year will experience these issues, and regular maintenance and timely repairs can help prevent or mitigate many of these problems.
1990 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
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Mercury Grand marquis vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1990 Mercury Grand marquis
The NHTSA has received 61 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Mercury Grand marquis. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1990 Mercury Grand marquis vehicles.
2015-08-01
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-07
- VIN: 2MECM75F2LX
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE OCCASIONALLY SURGES WHEN PLACED INTO REVERSE. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY RACES AND THE CAR EVEN CONVULSES. THE ONLY THING THAT STOPS IT IS TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THIS IS MY MOM'S CAR AND SHE RARELY DRIVES IT.
2005-05-24
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2MECM74F0LX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I EMBARKED ON A ROUTINE TRIP TO DINNER IN MY MOTHER'S 1990 MERCURY MARQUIS. I STARTED THE ENGINE WHICH IDLED NORMALLY, AS USUAL. WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I ENGAGED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE R POSITION WHICH RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE ACCELLERATION IN A REVERSE DIRECTION. I SWERVED THE CAR TO THE LEFT TO AVOID CHILDREN ACROSS THE STREET AND RAMMED A VEHICLE PARKED ON THE STREET. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON IMPACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE AND RETURNED TO NORMAL IDLE SPEED. I PLACE THE CAR IN D AND RETURNED IT TO THE DRIVEWAY WHERE IT REMAINED UNTIL WE COULD DELIVER IT TO OUR FAMILY MECHANIC. HE PLACED THE ENGINE ON HIS ANALYZER - DID OTHER INSPECTIONS OF BRAKES, CRUISE CONTROL AND OTHER THROTTLE RELATED SYSTEMS AND FOUND NOTHING.
2004-10-28
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-28
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: GOODYEAR INTEGRITY P215/75R15. SIDEWALL BLOWOUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED (45-55 MPH.) TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON 08/27/2001, AND HAD 36,000 MILES AT TIME OF FAILURE. TIRES WERE WELL MAINTAINED, HAD NO PRIOR DAMAGE, AND TIRE SHOWED NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS PRIOR TO FAILURE. FAILURE WAS SPONTANEOUS AND CATASTROPHIC. T IS IRONIC THAT A TIRE WITH THE BRAND NAME OF "INTEGRITY" SHOULD SPONTANEOUSLY DISINTEGRATE.*AK
2004-09-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-28
- VIN: 2MECM75F2LX
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE 'AIR BAG' LIGHT ON MY DASH IS LIGHTING UP. IT DOESN'T STAY ON CONSTANTLY, BUT IT DOES FLASH, WHICH CONCERNS ME. IT DOESN'T GO ON EVERY TIME MY CAR IS ON, BUT IT DOES FLASH ABOUT 95% OF THE TIME. I SAW THE RECALL AND WANT TO KNOW IF MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED AND IF IT WAS FIXED.*AK
2004-09-07
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-28
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE AIR BAG IN MY CAR, WHICH IS A 1990 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE "AIR BAG" LIGHT COMES ON. IT DOESN'T STAY ON CONSTANTLY, BUT IT DOES 'FLICKER' OR IT WILL STAY ON FOR A FEW SECONDS. THERE ARE TIMES WHERE IT DOESN'T COME ON AT ALL, BUT I AM STILL CONCERNED. I WAS WONDERING, SINCE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PART OF THE AIRBAG, IF I SHOULD HAVE IT LOOKED AT. *AK
2003-09-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-02
- VIN: 2MECM74F8LX
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING.*MR WHEN THE VEHICLES ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED IT BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE INSULATOR CAP FELL OFF. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLE. *NLM
2003-09-16
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-15
- VIN: 2MECM74F3LX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH, LOSS OF REAR BRAKES. ALSO EMERGENCY BRAKE FROZEN AND INOPERABLE. *JB
2003-08-01
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-02
- VIN: 2MECM74F8LX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER TO GO FORWARD. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. TRANSMISSION COST OVER $1000.00. *AK *CB
2003-08-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-02
- VIN: 2MECM74F8LX
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST GEAR, WONT SHIFT. DEALER NOTIFIED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT SHOP AND OVERHAULED. TRANSMISSION AT COST OVER $1000.00 *AK *CB
2003-05-09
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-07
- VIN: 2MECM74F2LX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE VEHICLE LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHO STATED THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED. *JB
2002-11-02
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MECM75F9LX
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS GIVEN THIS CAR, INSTEAD OF PURCHASING IT. WHEN I RECEIVED THIS CAR WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING. IT CONTINUES TO BLINK 10 TIMES, THEN REPEATS ITSELF. LIKE A CODE. THE R. FRONT BUMBER WAS DENTED IN BUT, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DT
2002-04-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MECM74FLX6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CONSUMER WAS SEEKING RECALL ON THE TFI MODULE WHICH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TFI MODULE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND DEATH. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DOES NOT FORCE A RECALL BUT ONLY COVERS REPLACEMENT COST AFTER FAILURE. *YH
2002-03-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THICK FILM IGNITION MOUDLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT
2001-08-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-08
- VIN: 2MECM74FXLX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS PROCEEDING HOME IN EVENING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN THE CAR ENGINE QUIT INSTANTANEOUSLY. I WAS FORCED TO STOP IN THE RIGHT LANE OF TRAFFIC. ALTHOUGH IN THE RIGHT LANE I COULD NOT PULL OFF OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THERE WAS A BARRIER WITH NO SHOULDER FOR ME TO PULL ONTO. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR ALTHOUGH I WAS SITTING WHERE TRAFFIC HAD TO STOP ABRUPTLY AND SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING ME. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC UNTIL A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER. THE VEHICLE TRAFFIC WHERE I WAS STALLED ROUTINELY MOVES AT OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR WHICH LUCKILY FOR ME DID NOT RESULT IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *AK
2001-02-16
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-15
- VIN: 2MECM75F3LX
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW BY FATHER-IN-LAW ROBERT SPEEG IN 1989 OR 1990 WITH THE 5 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. OWNERSHIP TRANSFERRED TO US IN 1995 AND WE TRANSFERRED EXTENDED WARRANTY. CAR HAS BEEN A LEMON WITH 3 MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS IN LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. LAST TRANSMISSION SERVICE COST US $1,434. PREVIOUS TWO WERE COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT WERE OF SIMILIAR MAGNITUDE. CAR IS LOW MILEAGE AND IN GREAT PHSICAL CONDITION BUT IS A MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL LEMON. CURRENT PROBLEM WHICH PROMPTED REPORTING IS THE ENGINE STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ABOUT 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THERE IS NO WARNING AND NO MISSING AND YOU ARE FORCED TO MANEUVAR THE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC WIHOUT POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. CAR WILL NOT RESTART BY CRANKING ENGINE AND DOESN'T EVEN TRY. ACTS LIKE IGNITION OR FUEL SUPPLY HAS BEEN DISABLED. HOWEVER, IF YOU OPEN THE AIR CLEANER AND LIFT THE AIR FILTER, CAR STARTS RIGHT AWAY. HAVE REPLACED AIR FILTER EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT DIRTY - DID NOT HELP. AFTER AN INTERNET INQUIRY, WAS REFERRED TO "THICK FILM INJECTION (TFI) CLASS ACTION SUIT" AT WWW.AUTOSAFETY.ORG/ACTIONALERTS/TFI-INTO.HTM. THIS REFERENCE ENGINE STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO OUR PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THIS REPORT OUR VEHICLE HAS THE DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTED TFI MODULE AS INDICATED BY "1984-94 LTD/MARQUIS (5.0L)". CONTACTED SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT NORTHPOINT FORD IN ALPHARETTA ON 2/16/01. SCOTT SAID PROBLEM WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE UNLESS IT HAPPENED WHILE THE DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT WAS CONNECTED WHICH IS HIGHLY UNPROBABLE. REPORTED THE ENGINE STALLING PROBLEM TO CHARLENE AT FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER ON 2/16/01 WHO SAYS THERE ARE NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM AND STATED THAT THE TFI PROBLEM/CLAIM IS BEING APPEALED IN CALIFORNIA. REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 2/16/01 WHO REFERRED ME TO THIS WEB SITE.*AK
2001-01-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MECM75F5LX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE AND PARKED. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE OPERATOR NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER OPENING THE HOOD, THE OPERATOR IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AS THE ALTERNATOR. OPERATOR CONTINUED TO OBSERVE THE VEHICLE AND NOTED THAT THE VOLUME OF SMOKE WAS INCREASING. AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES, THE ALTERNATOR BURST INTO FLAMES. ARCING WAS SEEN AND HEARD WITHIN THE ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY FETTE FORD IN WAYNE, NJ IN SEPT 1999 AND, UPON SUBSEQUENT FAILURE, AGAIN IN APPROXIMATELY JAN 2000. FETTE FORD STATED THAT REBUILT FORD ALTERNATORS WERE USED IN BOTH CASES. *AK
2000-09-21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MECM75F2LX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: HAD 2 EMERGANCY STOPS AND CAR DID NOT STOP , FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND CAR SKIDED AND WOULD NOT STOP DEALER SAID HE HAD SAME CAR AND SAID "THATS HOW THE BRAKES ARE IN THIS CAR , THEY JUST DON'T STOP. THIS CAR IS A HAZARD AND CORRECTION SHOULD BE MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER
2000-04-17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MECM75F3LX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
2000-04-11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MECM75F3LX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ABS INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND REPAIR PROBLEM RETURNED. PROBLEM CAN BE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S COST, BUT OWNER CAN'T AFFORD.*AK *ML
2000-02-03
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MECM75F6LX
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUALLY, THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE CENTER CRASH SENSOR AND THAT THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
1999-11-23
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75LX65
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: OWNER HAD STARTED VEHICLE & PUT FOOT ON BRAKES BEFORE SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF & HIT A TREE & THEN A BUILDING. A POLICEMAN HAD WITNESSED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON. NO SKID MARKS. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
1999-10-26
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-20
- VIN: 2MECM75F1LX
- Components: VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY ON DASH, TURN ON HEAT , AND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMES ON WHICH IS VERY ANNOYING IN COLD WEATHER
1999-10-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2MECM75F2LX
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING, INDICTATING ITS IS INOPERATIVE, AND CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
1999-07-15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2MECM75FOLX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: SPEED CONTROL CAN ON FULL FORCE WHILE BACKING WHICH CAUSED A CRASH, TOTALLING THE AUTO. TWICE BEFORE SPEED CONTROL CAME ON WHEN BRAKING. IS THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM ? UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A TV SHOW TALKING ABOUT SIMILAR FAILURES. CAN YOU FURNISH ANY INFORMATION AS WIFE HAD NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. *AK
1999-03-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-13
- VIN: 2MECM74FILX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT, CAUSING ALL LIGHTS INSIDE VEHICLE, AS WELL AS TAIL LIGHTS AND PARK LIGHTS TO STAY ON. IN ADDITION, FUSE BURNED AND MELTED. REPAIRS MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
1990 Mercury Grand marquis recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1990 Mercury Grand marquis.
1990-10-30
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
- Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
- Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
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