1994 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
109 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
99,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 109 complaints (18.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 17.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 6.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 5.5% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 3.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.8% |
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 | 20 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 20; Seats: 8; Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4
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 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 86 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 | 14 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
1995: 14; 1996: 12; 2000: 20; 2001: 16; 2002: 5; 2003: 4; 2004: 5; 2005: 5; 2006: 3; 2007: 8; 2008: 9; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 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 10010591 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)
MY ODOMETER READ AT TIME OF DELIVERY 109362 AND IT STILLS READ THE SAME THING. THE COMPANY NATION AUTO SALES IN MIRAMAR,FL KNEW THAT AND DIDN'T SIGN THE ODOMETER DISCLOSURE FORM. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010591 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015479 · 2003-04-18 (April 18, 2003)
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO HIS GARAGE. FIVE MINUTES LATER THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE GARAGE TO FIND IT FILLED WITH SMOKE AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. *MR *PH *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020579 · 2003-05-27 (May 27, 2003)
PEELING PAINT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020579 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026155 · 2003-07-24 (July 24, 2003)
THERE IS A SLURPING SONG IN THE ENGINE, THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN THIS ACCRUES EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NEEDED WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED TO STOP VEHICLE.THE WINDOW CAME OFF THE CABLE REGULATOR.YOU HAVE TO PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO STOP .YOU HAVE TO TURN THE AC OFF TO MAKE IT EASIER TO STEP. *AK *CB
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046074 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
A VEHICLE FIRE STARTED AT NIGHT WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 8 HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. *AK *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046074 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048317 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 2004)
HEADLIGHTS SWITCH FAILURE. *AK THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS ALWAYS USED MANUALLY, THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LOCKED AND MELTED APART. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 44,845 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070265 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
VIBRATION ORSHUDDER UNDER LIGHTACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MPH IN 3RD OR4TR GEAR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10070265 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070407 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
ENGINE USES OIL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH. TRANSMISSION HAD NOISE THAT I REALLY CAN'T DESCRIBE BUT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THAT CAR KNOWS WHAT I MEAN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10070407 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 ↗94V152000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Reported: 1994-08-09 (August 9, 1994)
THE NUTS AND BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE REAR BRAKE ADAPTOR TO THE AXLE HOUSING FLANGE CAN LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE. IF ONE OR MORE OF THE NUTS COME OFF THE BOLTS, DAMAGE TO THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY OR TO THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR AND SENSOR RING (IF SO EQUIPPED) WILL OCCUR. IF ALL FOUR NUTS ON ONE END OF THE AXLE COME OFF THE BOLTS, DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE OR THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: OCCURRENCE OF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NEEDED, INSTALL NEW BOLTS. IF ANY OF THE FASTENERS ARE DISCONNECTED, THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND SERVICED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗