1993 Mercury MARQUIS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
38,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 14 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 14.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 11 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 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2005: 3; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 480118 · 1995-02-02 (February 2, 1995)
REAR WHEELS LOSS TRACTION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, & KEPT SPINNING EVEN AFTER REAR WHEELS REGAINED TRACTION DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962283 · 1995-03-21 (March 21, 1995)
PROTECTOR SHIELD OMITTED FROM REAR BRAKE LINE. ALLOWING DIRT TO ACCUMULATE IN BRAKING SYSTEM. ALSO FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962283 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966594 · 1995-06-08 (June 8, 1995)
AROUND 50,000 THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED TO CUT OFF . PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966594 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110987 · 2005-03-07 (March 7, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10110987 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 869233 · 2000-08-31 (August 31, 2000)
WHEN STARTING IGNITION JAMS. CAN'T START IT OR CUT IT OFF. CONSUMER FELT THIS COULD HAPPEN IN TRAFFIC AND MAY BE DANGEROUS. *AK THE PROBLEM IS FOUND TO BE IN SIDE LOWER STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 869233 at NHTSA ↗