1993 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 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 10073530 · 2004-05-12 (May 12, 2004)
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10073530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099070 · 2004-10-29 (October 29, 2004)
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10099070 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10101488 · 2004-11-22 (November 22, 2004)
OWNER PURCHASED A SET OF GILLETTE SILVERBEAR TIRES, MANUFACTURED BY FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE. THE TIRE SIZE IS P215/75R15. OWNER SAYS THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH OWNER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDE WALLS. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH THE OWNER HAD THE TIRES FOR ONLY 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE BLOWOUT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 199,666 miles reported. Look up ODI 10101488 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 10127185 · 2005-06-30 (June 30, 2005)
I LOOKED INTO OUR GARAGE THROUGH A WIDOW IN OUR ENTRYWAY AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF OUR 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CAR, GARAGE AND CONTENTS, AND ENTRYWAY AND CONTENTS WERE A COMPLETE LOSS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10127185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132980 · 2005-08-16 (August 16, 2005)
FOR THE PAST YEAR WHILE DRIVING MY AUTOMOBILE I CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. I HAVE TRIED TURNING OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING IT DOESN'T HELP. EVEN FAMILY NOTICES THE STRONG SMELL. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10132980 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V336000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2007-08-03 (August 3, 2007)
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V051000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
Reported: 2008-02-04 (February 4, 2008)
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V124000 · Electrical System
Reported: 1999-05-19 (May 19, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
NHTSA campaign record ↗