1993 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 1993 Mercury Grand marquis problems
The Mercury Grand Marquis, produced from 1975 to 2011, is generally known for its reliability and decent quality. However, there are some common issues that previous owners have reported, particularly in the steering and visibility categories.
Steering Issues:
One of the most commonly reported problems with the Mercury Grand Marquis is related to the steering system, particularly in the fourth and final generation of the car. This issue was triggered by cracks in the intermediate shaft and problems with the bearings. The steering column and shaft are essential for maintaining control over the vehicle, so these problems could significantly impact driving safety. Ford scheduled a recall in 2013 to address this issue, which affected many Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria cars. Earlier models also had steering problems, but they were not as severe as those in the final generation.
Visibility Problems:
Another common issue with the Grand Marquis is related to visibility, particularly with the windshield. Drivers have reported premature cracks in the windshield, which can be caused by improper windshield retention due to a production mistake. This issue was addressed with a recall in 2006. Additionally, windshield wiper modules sometimes fail to operate under heavy load, further impacting visibility.
Based on NHTSA reports and complaints from previous owners, the worst Mercury Grand Marquis years to avoid are 2003 and 2005, as well as 1996, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007. These years were associated with significant issues, including transmission troubles, coolant leaks, and check engine light problems.
In summary, while the Mercury Grand Marquis is known for its reliability, it does have some common issues that previous owners have reported, particularly in the steering and visibility categories. These issues can impact driving safety and should be considered when purchasing a used Grand Marquis.
1993 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:
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Mercury Grand marquis vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Mercury Grand marquis
The NHTSA has received 186 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Mercury Grand marquis. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Mercury Grand marquis vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-18
- VIN: 2MELM74W0PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Driving on the NYS Thruway with Cruise Control on and it dropped out. I tried to reengage several times and it would not engage. On the way home I tried it again it kicked on and kicked off right away and since this incident I've had no cruise control. I researched recalls and see there are 3 1999 Recall 99V124000, Electrical System. 2007 Recall07V336000 Vehicle Speed Control. 2008 Recall 08V051000 Speed Control Recall. I spoke with Ford and they suggested I spoke with the Ford they said to contact NHTSA. My car has less than 60,000 miles and has been well maintained so this is concerning me. The car is from Florida. Checked the fuse they are fine.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-06
- VIN: 2MELM74W0PX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION EXISTS WHEREAS THE HEADLIGHTS CAN RANDOMLY FLICKER OFF DURING DRIVING, ONLY STOPPED BY KICKING THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE ABOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPEATEDLY WITH LIMITED AND TEMPORARY RESULTS. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS ON THE INTERSTATE DURING THE NIGHT WITH MODERATE TRAFFIC. MULTIPLE OTHER TERRIFYING OCCURRENCES AS WELL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-01
- VIN: 2MELM75W9PX
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED AND REPLACED THE HARNESS. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 218,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM74W4PX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1993 GRAND MARQUIS CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY, TOTAL LOSS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-26
- VIN: 2MELM75W8PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES FAILED, BRAKES LIGHT WENT ON PULLED OVER CHECKED THE FLUID IT WAS EMPTY I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND TOOK IT TO MY SERVICE STATION . BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED , IN ORDER TO FIX THE BRAKE LINES THEY WOULD HAD TO TAKE THE BODY OF THE CAR OFF THE CHASSIE TO FIX THEM TWO EXPENSIVE THAT WAY . HAD THEM CUT THE LINES THAT WERE BAD AND REROUTE THE LINES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME . A YR LATER SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN THE FIRST TIME THE CAR HAD 63,000 MILES ON IT . THIS TIME THE CAR HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT .CAR IS NOW AT THE SHOP TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AGAIN . THE CAR IS A 1993 GRAND MARQUIS WITH ABOUT 73,000 MILES ON IT THE CAR WAS BROUGHT NEW FROM THE DEALER AND WAS KEPT IN EXCELLENT RUNNING CONDITION ALL THESE YRS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-02-25
- VIN: 2MELM75W9PX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LEAKS OIL FROM THE OIL PAN. ROUTINELY, HE MUST HAVE THE OIL PAN TEMPORARILY PATCHED TO PREVENT A TOTAL LOSS OF OIL. HE CALLED VARIOUS DEALERS AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WIDESPREAD AND THE REPAIR WOULD COST BETWEEN $685 TO $1,000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,912.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-01
- VIN: 2MELM75W5PX
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK LIKE IT WAS GOING THROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS AND THEN 2 DAYS LATER IT CAN ONLY GO ON REVERSE AND NOT ABLE TO SHIFT TO DRIVE WITHOUT KICKING HARD AND THEN VERY SLOW MOTION. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W3PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*1993 MERCURY MARQUIS. WHILE PARKED IN THE AUTO REPAIR GARAGE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, THE FIRE REPORT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE SHOP WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED ALONG WITH THE OTHER VEHICLES THAT WERE PRESENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 07/15/08 *BF THE CONSUMER DOES NOT OWN THE VEHICLE, HE WAS DOING REPAIRS. UPDATED 07/15/08. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-28
- VIN: 2MELM74W3PX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A 92 CROWN VICTORIA AND A 93 GRAND MARQUIS ON THE HEADLAMP SWITCH THE HARNESS IS MELTED AND BURNED ON BOTH OF THEM IN THE SAME SPOT INVOLVING THE SAME WIRE. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-26
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS BEEN LOOSE FOR A WHILE. THE POWER CONTROLS TO ADJUST SEAT POSITION FAILED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK MY HUSBAND EXPERIENCED THE FEELING OF THE SEAT DISCONNECTING. IT HAS DETACHED FROM THE TRACK. THE WELDING BECAME UNWELDED. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT HAS NOT BEEN LATCHING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INCIDENT AND FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE SAME PROBLEMS AND YET FORD MOTOR COMPANY SAYS THAT THERE IS NO DEFECT. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE AS OF YET. WE ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD REPAIRS. IT IS OUR ONLY FAMILY VEHICLE. AND THEREFORE WE CANNOT GO ANYWHERE FOR FEAR OF SAFETY REASONS. HOWEVER MY HUSBAND MUST STILL DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-02
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W5PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CRUISE CONTROL FIRE. NO WARNING. NO RECALL NOTICE. I PURCHASED THIS 1993 GRAND MARQUIS IN 1997 FROM AN AUTHORIZED LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN LONGWOOD FL. I FINANCED IT THROUGH FORD CREDIT. I LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE FROM 1991 TO 2005. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A PROBLEM. CAR WAS DESTROYED. EXTENSIVE HOME DAMAGE. INJURY FROM SMOKE INHALATION. LOST FAMILY PET. EXTENSIVE BUSINESS LOSS. LIFE PERMANENTLY ALTERED. STILL SUFFERING FROM EFFECTS OF LOSS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-26
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W6PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST NIGHT RIGHT AFTER I PICKED MY GIRLFRIEND UP AFTER WORK WE WENT INSIDE AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WE HERD A NOISE, WE WENT OUTSIDE AND MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES! WHEN WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THEY TOLD US THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OUR CAR THEY SAID IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CURSE CONTROL. SO THE NEXT DAY I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER THINKING THEY WOULD HELP ME WHICH THEY DIDN'T. IS THERE SOME WAY I CAN GET HELP WITH MY SITUATION? MY INSURANCE JUST GOT CANCELED I FEEL LIKE THERE'S NO HOPE FOR ME. I PRACTICALLY SPENT ALL OF MY SAVINGS ON THIS CAR I BOUGHT THIS CAR WHEN MY GIRLFRIEND WAS PREGNANT THINKING THAT WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A RELIABLE CAR TO DEPEND ON. THIS CAR WAS IN MINT CONDITION IT ONLY HAD 70,000 MILES ON IT THIS WAS ONE OF THE BIG SHOCKS OF MY LIFE WHEN I SAW MY CAR ON FIRE ALL I COULD DO IS CRY I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IM GOING TO DO I HAVE A FAMILY TO TAKE CARE OF AND PROVIDE FOR IM ONLY 21YRS OLD HOW AM I EXPECTED TO TAKE CARE OF MY FAMILY WHEN I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION TO GO TO WORK!?!?!?!ALL THAT KEEPS RUNNING THROUGH MY MIND IS WHAT IF MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN THE CAR WHILE THIS OCCURRED.? *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W8PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE A 1993 FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IN MY GARAGE AT HOME MY SON'S BEDROOM BURNED ALSO THE CAR AND MY SON'S BELONGINGS BED,CLOTHES AND FURNITURE WERE LOST. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOST THE FRONT END ACTUAL MELTED COMPLETELY. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM74W4PX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*- THE CONTACTS SON OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 65,000. THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE HER HOME WHEN SHE HEARD A BOOM, AND SHE WENT OUTSIDE SAW THE VEHICLE IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR A DAY AND A HALF. WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND SUNNY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO THE SCENE AND MADE A REPORT, AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHAL INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL -CAMPAIGN ID 99V124000. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO THE REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. UPDATED 06/06/07 *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W4PX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I SENT YOU (NHTSA) INFORMATION ON MY 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUE ON 17 JANUARY 2007 THAT IN 2001 THE FORD MOTOR CO. DID NOT REPAIR THE DEFECTED RECALL #99V124 ACTION #RQ01002 WHEN I REQUESTED IT, AND IN SEPTEMBER 2006 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.THE FORD MOTOR CO. AND THE ATTORNEY GENERALS RESPONSE WAS NEGATIVE AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FROM YOU (NHTSA). CAN YOU HELP ME?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W4PX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE PORTION OF THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W4PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN CAUSE FIRES**CC THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A THIRD PARTY. THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE AND CAME ACROSS A CONSUMER GUIDE REPORT WHICH STATED THAT 1992-1993 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES CAN DEVELOP A SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE CONSUMER LATER FOUND AN IDENTICAL FORD RECALL (99S15, 99V-124000). THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO SUCH RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. ON SEPT 2, 2006 THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE ORIGINATED AROUND THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W4PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE 99V124000 ON THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH OF THE 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. HE CONTACTED FORD , AND THEY DENIED IT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED AND THEY DENIED HIM. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. *AK UPDATED 1/18/2006 - *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W5PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 4 HOURS, A NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE GARAGE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-19
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: BROKEN TIE ROD END WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W1PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT'S GRANDSON TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT OVERNIGHT AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. THEY SAID IT STARTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. NHTSA RECALL 99V124000 WAS ISSUED CONCERNING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED SHE CONTACTED FORD, AND THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THIS WAS CONSISTENT WITH RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING THERE FOR 15 HOURS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE THE CONTACT'S GRANDSON HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. *AK UPDATED 12/27/05. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-01
- VIN: 2MELM75W2PX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FOR THE PAST YEAR WHILE DRIVING MY AUTOMOBILE I CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. I HAVE TRIED TURNING OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING IT DOESN'T HELP. EVEN FAMILY NOTICES THE STRONG SMELL. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75WXPX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I LOOKED INTO OUR GARAGE THROUGH A WIDOW IN OUR ENTRYWAY AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF OUR 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CAR, GARAGE AND CONTENTS, AND ENTRYWAY AND CONTENTS WERE A COMPLETE LOSS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W7PX
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER MENTIONED THAT THE HE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SYSTEM, ABS SYSTEM AND SHIFTER. THERE WAS GRINDING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE ABS PUMP, MOTOR RELAY, BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AND SWITCH WIRING HARNESS WERE REPLACED. (THERE WERE TWO PURCHASE DATES: 7/16/1996 AND 8/09/1996) *SC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MELM75W8PX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. OWNER NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V124000. ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *TC
1993 Mercury Grand marquis recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1993 Mercury Grand marquis.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Summary: FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
- Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.
- Consequence: A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
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