1993 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
81 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 81 complaints (11.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 21.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 9.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 8.6% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.2% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 9; Vehicle Speed Control: 8; Electrical System: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 66 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 | 16 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
1995: 16; 1996: 17; 2000: 8; 2001: 5; 2002: 8; 2003: 1; 2004: 4; 2005: 3; 2006: 2; 2007: 7; 2008: 4; 2009: 3; 2010: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 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 10043955 · 2003-11-12 (November 12, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK THE BRAKE PEDAL OFFERED NO RESISTANCE, IT TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR. MECHANIC NOTICED HEAVY CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEADING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER ALL THE WAY BACK. ESTIMATE FOR COMPLETE REPLACEMENT WAS $1140. DOLLARS. UPON EXAMINING THE UNDER BODY OF THE VEHICLE THE MECHANIC STATED THE CORROSION WAS UNUSUALLY HIGH. HE PROCEEDED TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINES , AS THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 87,186 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043955 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10109366 · 2005-03-23 (March 23, 2005)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 140,539 miles reported. Look up ODI 10109366 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490698 · 1995-12-18 (December 18, 1995)
TRANMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490698 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177934 · 2007-01-05 (January 5, 2007)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10177934 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070536 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
BODY: THIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK PROBLEM. IT ABSORBS WATER WHENEVER IT RAINS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, WE CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE MOST CURIOUS FEATURE OF THIS WATER IS THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NEVER ANY WETNESS OR MOISTURE IN THE CEILING OR SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. WATER PUDDLES IN FLOOR OF THE RIGHT PASSENGER REAR FLOOR; AND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. STEERING: THE STEERING SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE IS VERY POOR. STEERING HAS A LOT OF LOST MOTION AND REQUIRES A LOT OF CORRECTI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10070536 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483565 · 1995-08-29 (August 29, 1995)
STEERING WHEEL FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483565 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 894953 · 2001-08-22 (August 22, 2001)
PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/ HAD STARTER REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM APPEARED. TO BE REOCCURRING. BELIEVED STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 894953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960601 · 1995-02-27 (February 27, 1995)
1) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS WITH ERRATIC OPERATION OF LIGHTS AND SEVERE STALLING. 2) BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS WITH PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. UNABLE TO DETECT FLUID LOSS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960601 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482574 · 1995-03-23 (March 23, 1995)
GAS TANK LEAK, CAUSING POISONEOUS FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN DRY COUGH/STOMACH PAINS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482574 at NHTSA ↗