1991 Mercury Grand Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 82 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (25% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 1991
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“1991 mercury grand marquis. Consumer writes in regards to defective after market electrical component. *ld the consumer purchased a new starter solenoid relay, bwd select brand by standard motor products inc., after about 10 days, it short-circuited. Due to this the starter would not disengage from the flywheel when starting the vehicle. It made a very loud metal grinding sound. The vehicle was repaired with a new starter relay. *js”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2018
“Power window on the passenger side does not go down at all.the car keeps killing the battery and I've already spent money on an alternator used. Brake pedal seems stiff at times and does not grab well at times. Air bag light has been blinking ever since I bought car because of air bag failure. It was disconnected by the garage that the owner before me had bought it from.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2003
“After parking vehicle in driveway consumer was emptying the trunk and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. A fire soon erupted from the passenger's side under the hood, and was quickly extinguished. After careful examination of the results, it was determined by a certified mechanic that the alternator and the cable harness caused the fire.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2003
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“V8 cylinder engine is running 70. 8 cylinder is not getting oil, this causes vehicle to stall out. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2002
“Vehicle starts and rides for about 20 miles, then if I have to stop for some reason the car stalls especially if I have to back up. This happens almost dailly. No accidents yet but I am afraid I will cause a serious accident with this problem. I think my car should be recalled and have thid problem fixed. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2001
“Consumer was backing out of driveway and driver's side airbag went off without prior warning. Be advised she didn't strike any objects/ a curb or tree. Consumer sustained burns to her body.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2001
“Ford motor co. Said they are waiting for a judge decisoin on a program to replace. They should just recall affected vehiciles. No safety defect listed. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2001
“Consumer was driving about a quarter of a mile when smoke started to come from engine. Consumer pulled over and vehicle caught on fire. Has not contacted dealer.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2001
“Smoke was noticed coming from hood area. When trying to pull to side vehicle did not respond due to wires that were burnig under the hood. These were the altenator wires that shorted out. Dealer has been contacted.*ak the fire from the terminals damaged all the insulation and the wiring of the alternator terminals under the hood. *yh”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2000
“While in the store shopping walked out, and car looked like steam coming from it, from the color of the smoke. Consumer got closer and noticed bubbling in the hood and discolorization. It was a fire in the engine compartment. Consumer felt that fire started from the catalytic converter.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 12 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.
Remedy: REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
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Is the 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
NHTSA has 82 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most complained-about area is electrical system (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 79,994 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.