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1985 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full

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Complaints on fileComplaints 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.
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Latest Feb 9, 2018
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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Filed in the last 12 monthsReports filed with NHTSA in the trailing 365 days. Recent volume reflects attention and vehicle age as much as anything else.
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Reports on file since Nov 14, 1995

What this page shows

Our database holds 21 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.

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

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Showing 1–21 of 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
Engine
Filed Nov 13, 1998

ENGINE IS SO LOUD THAT OWNER CAN'T HEAR RADIO OR TRAFFIC APPROACHING. OWNER WAS ALMOST HIT BY A POLICE VEHICLE AT INTERSECTION BECAUSE HE DID NOT HEAR IT COMING. *AK

NHTSA ID
830710
Body & structureBrakesHeating & air conditioning+2 more
Filed Oct 10, 1997

TIMING BELT REPLACED TWICE. AW

NHTSA ID
523701
Driver assistance
Filed Aug 1, 1997

SUDDEN/UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO A HALT BY APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING ENGINE OFF. *AK

NHTSA ID
518185
Incident
Mar 1, 1997
Engine
Filed Nov 18, 1996
Fire reported

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. *AK *JB

NHTSA ID
805202
Incident
Nov 15, 1996
Electrical
Filed Aug 7, 1996
Fire reported

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN SUDDENLY FLAMES SHOT OUT OF STEERING COLUMN.*AK

NHTSA ID
800626
Electrical
Filed Jun 26, 1996

ELECTRIC IGNITION MODULE BURN OUT, CAUSING ENGINE TO FAIL.

NHTSA ID
504051
Incident
May 4, 1996
Electrical
Filed May 15, 1996
Fire reported

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CAUGHT FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ID
984505
Incident
Sep 13, 1995
Heating & air conditioningElectrical
Filed May 3, 1996

AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED.

NHTSA ID
504114
Incident
Aug 1, 1995
Electrical
Filed Apr 22, 1996
Fire reported

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN STEERING MELTING. *AK

NHTSA ID
983308
Electrical
Filed Apr 22, 1996
Fire reported

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID
983170
Incident
May 13, 1994
Electrical
Filed Mar 20, 1996
Fire reported

CAR WAS PARKED, VEHICLE STARTED BY ITSELF AND CAUGHT FIRE. IGNITION SWITCH CAUGT FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ID
981023
Incident
Feb 26, 1996
Driver assistance
Filed Feb 13, 1996

WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THROTTLE STICKS. WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT ON PEDAL POPS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ID
979159
Incident
May 20, 1995
Interior & seats
Filed Nov 14, 1995
Fire reported

INTERIOR COMPARTMENT FIRE, STEERING COLUMN AND DASHBOARD CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ID
975041
Incident
Nov 11, 1995

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