1987 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
131,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 30 complaints (26.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 13.3% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 13.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 8 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 8; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4; Electrical System:Wiring: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 27 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 7; 1996: 17; 2000: 3; 2003: 1; 2005: 1; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 733568 · 2000-10-06 (October 6, 2000)
WIRING CABLE HARNESS FUSE LINKS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 733568 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976407 · 1995-12-11 (December 11, 1995)
THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976407 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983477 · 1996-04-23 (April 23, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983477 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983573 · 1996-04-26 (April 26, 1996)
COLONY PARK STATION WAGEN; STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. OWNER RAISED HOOD AND SAW NOTHING. STEERING COLUMN IGNITED W/OWNER USING FIRE EXTINGUISHER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983573 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983802 · 1996-04-30 (April 30, 1996)
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IS CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983802 at NHTSA ↗