1992 Mercury Grand Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 255 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (17% of complaints); the 1990 and 1991 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Head light goes on-off frequently. Auto delay off switch is operational even though head light getting on-off. I found that this vehicle has been recalled for this issue.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2019
“For the second time in approximately 1 year, the headlights started turning off an on when driving home on the freeway 4 nights ago. The first time this happened a year ago, the headlight switch , burned wire and burned connector were replaced. The car is currently parked as I feel it is unsafe to drive with the overheating wiring.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the ABS brake system leaked fluid causing the brake pedal to hit the floorboard, when depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2015
Show 7 more owner reports
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle leaked brake fluid and failed. The brake warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,639.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the headlights, tail lights, and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard was hot. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the headlights and tail lights stopped illuminating. The contact stopped the vehicle.after continually switching the headlight switch on and off, the lights eventually illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2012
“I parked my 1992 mercury grand marquis on friday, 2/5/10, next to my home. Shortly thereafter, while in the house, I heard a "pop." when I looked outside, the car was on fire. I called 911 but by the time they arrived, found a fire hydrant that was not frozen, most of my home was on fire. The destruction was awful. I have not been allowed back in the house yet. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2010
“Smoke was coming out from under the hood while driving the car using cruise control. Pulled over and checked the fluids on the car. No problem. Started driving again and began to have problems. Pulled over again and saw smoke then flames coming out. Car was a total loss. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis ls. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle followed by an underhood fire that caused the front windshield to break. There were no injuries. The fire department was unable to extinguish the flames with their equipment and the vehicle was completely destroyed. She was in the process of notifying the manufacturer to inquire about the level of safety of the cruise control. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a recall notice regarding the vehicle speed control. While parked in the driveway, the contact heard a loud bang. She then noticed flames rising from under the hood. A police report was filed. The recall number and mileages were unknown.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 22 of these complaints and injuries in 113 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How other years compare
Check your exact Grand Marquis by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
Open VIN decoderFrequently asked questions
Is the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
NHTSA has 255 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 114,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. 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.