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1985 Mercury Grand Marquis

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
21
Latest Feb 9, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 27, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 21 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and driver assistance categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 21 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical1035.7%
  • Engine517.9%
  • Driver assistance414.3%
  • Fuel system27.1%
  • Heating & air conditioning27.1%
  • Transmission13.6%
  • Brakes13.6%
  • Interior & seats13.6%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E064000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Aug 27, 2007
34,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
The 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.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE91125ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES

Opened Sep 11, 1991
Closed Jan 15, 1992

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 21
EngineFuel system
Filed Feb 9, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE CONTACT'S AUNT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NO PRESSURE IN THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E064000 (FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE) ONLINE, BUT WAS UNSURE IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER (FORD OF WEST COVINA, 2000 E GARVEY AVE S, WEST COVINA, CA 91791, (626) 709-3550) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000.

NHTSA ID
11071993
Incident
Jan 25, 2018
Mileage
87,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Sep 16, 2005

ABOUT, 2001, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SOMEONE ABOUT A PART DEFECT/1985 1/2 MERC.GR.MARQUIS 2DR.[KEEP STOPPING/CUT OUT WHEN I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT. CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT THEY CALLED IT.] SENT IN FORMS-[STATED NOT TO CONTACT FORD MOTOR CO.], WELL I READ ABOUT THE SAME THING IN THE NEWS PAPER ABOUT CALIFORNIA'S PROBLEM BEING THE SAME AS MINE ON RECALL. TOOK IT UP TO OLD MIDDLEKRAUFT CAR DEALER/NAME IS CHANGED NOW. THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL, THEY CHECKED OUT THE VIN #. I SENT PAPERS WITH EVERYTHING IN TO THE ONE I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL, GOT A LETTER BACK FROM THEM SAID MY VIN WAS A WRONG NUMBER-NO IT IS NOT. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER FROM DAY 1/NOV.11,1985-MY BIRTHDAY, MY HUSBAND BOUGHT THIS FOR ME, I HAVE ALL MY PAPERS.[M-1000659]AS OF TODAY 9-16-2005. 2 YRS AGO I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED AND FLUSHED AT TURN KEY DIESEL/CAR REPAIR. THEY FOUND A SILVER ROUND PIECE, LIKE YOU PUSH OUT OF A ELECTRICAL OUTLET THAT GOES IN THE WALL, IT IS ALL BENT-I STILL HAVE THIS. GOOD THING IT WAS FOUND OR I WOULD OF HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION, I HAVE THE PROOF ON THIS ALSO. NOW I FOUND YOUR SITE AND I SEE OTHER THINGS WITH MY 1985 1/2 GRAND MARQUIS, I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT, I PRINTED THESE OUT YESTERDAY. I AM A WIDOW OF 4 YEARS AND NEED TO BE SAFE ON THE ROAD,, SO I TAKE MANY PRECAUTIONS AS POSSIBLE FOR SAFETY: IT'S GETTING IT'S YEARS, BUT I STILL TO THIS DAY LOVE MY CAR. NO WAY CAN I AFFORD ANOTHER ONE, IF I COULD I WOULD GET THE SAME TYPE OF CAR. I HAVE A VERY GOOD DRIVING RECORD ALSO AT MY AGE. SO HOW MAY YOU HELP ME ON THIS DATA I HAVE SENT. ANOTHER THING I GET A VERY COLD DRAFT IN THE WINTER TIME, CAN'T FIND OUT WHERE IT COMES FROM. PLEASE E-MAIL ME ABOUT FEELINGS ON THIS AND OR HELP. OR MAIL A LETTER. THANKS SO MUCH. DARLEENE- I FOUND YOU ON / GOV. LISTING SEARCH, I HAVE OTHER KNOWLEDGE ALSO. I AM RETIRED FROM UTAH STATE GOVERNMENT. *NM

NHTSA ID
10136784
Incident
Jan 9, 1986
Driver assistanceTransmission
Filed Mar 25, 2002

VEHICLE HAS LOW POWER, STALLS, ALWAYS ON HIGH IDLE WHEN STARTED, TRANSMISSION JERKS, CHECKED WITH DEALER AND THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ON RECALLS ALTHOUGH YOUR DATA BASE SHOWS NUMEROUS RECALLS CONCERNING THESE PROBLEMS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY FATHER. HE HAS NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF ANY OF THE RECALLS. HOW CAN I GO ABOUT GETTING THESE VEHICLE PROBLEMS CORRECTED?*AK

NHTSA ID
759772
Electrical
Filed Nov 13, 2000

VEHICLE IS STALLING AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS, STALLING POSSIBLY DUE TO FAULTY TFI MODULE. *SLC

NHTSA ID
557257
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 11, 2000

COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRE P215 70 R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *SLC

NHTSA ID
555572
Incident
Aug 28, 2000
Engine
Filed Sep 20, 2000

WHEN ENGINE GETS HOT VHEICLE WILL STALL, CONSUMER MUST WAIT UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN TO RESTART. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES, BUT CAUSE IS STILL UNKNOWN. *AK

NHTSA ID
871037
Fuel system
Filed Mar 24, 1999
Fire reported

FUEL LINE TO THE ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING FUEL LEAKING RESULTING IN FIRE.

NHTSA ID
544544
Incident
Jan 30, 1997
Driver assistance
Filed Mar 16, 1999

SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
835905
Incident
Aug 1, 1997

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

01156

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

01157

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

002310

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

0015

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

99222

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

99196

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mercury Grand Marquis by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011920—
2010242057.8
2009262049.6
2008783157.6
2007963253.9
20061433157.0
20054875460.3
20043472556.3
20033622658.2
2002782154.1
20011575363.8
20001628361.5
19991645361.9
19981437362.0
19973165760.6
19962396764.7
19951797664.2
19941563566.8
19931443564.7
19922553766.4
1991822164.4
1990561152.2
1989582166.1
1988733168.9
1987435272.1
1986212269.6
1985Viewing211161.1
1984152166.5
1983731—
1982310—
1981210—
1980020—
1979010—
1978100—
1977110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.