1993 Mercury Grand Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 144 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (17% of complaints); the 1991 model year looks 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 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Driving on the NYS Thruway with Cruise Control on and it dropped out. I tried to reengage several times and it would not engage. On the way home I tried it again it kicked on and kicked off right away and since this incident I've had no cruise control. I researched recalls and see there are 3 1999 Recall 99V124000, Electrical System. 2007 Recall07V336000 Vehicle Speed Control. 2008 Recall 08V051000 Speed Control Recall. I spoke with Ford and they suggested I spoke with the Ford they said to contact NHTSA. My car has less than 60,000 miles and has been well maintained so this is concerning me. The car is from Florida. Checked the fuse they are fine.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2022
“Extremely dangerous situation exists whereas the headlights can randomly flicker off during driving, only stopped by kicking the light control module above the accelerator pedal repeatedly with limited and temporary results. First occurrence was on the interstate during the night with moderate traffic. Multiple other terrifying occurrences as well.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2020
“Vehicle started to jerk like it was going through railroad tracks and then 2 days later it can only go on reverse and not able to shift to drive without kicking hard and then very slow motion. Still having problems. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2008
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“I have a 92 crown victoria and a 93 grand marquis on the headlamp switch the harness is melted and burned on both of them in the same spot involving the same wire. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2008
“My car caught fire a 1993 ford mercury grand marquis in my garage at home my son's bedroom burned also the car and my son's belongings bed,clothes and furniture were lost. The car was a total lost the front end actual melted completely. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“Tl*- the contacts son owns a 1993 mercury grand marquis. The current and failure mileage were 65,000. The contact was inside her home when she heard a boom, and she went outside saw the vehicle in flames. The vehicle had been parked for a day and a half. Weather was clear and sunny. The fire department came to the scene and made a report, and determined that it was cruise control switch that caused the fire. The fire marshal informed her that the vehicle was under recall -campaign id 99v124000. *ak the consumer has provided pictures of the vehicle and also the report from the fire department. Updated 06/06/07 *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2007
“Tl* -the contact stated that after parking the 1993 mercury grand marquis the vehicle caught on fire under the drivers side portion of the hood. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. A fire department report will be available.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated after being parked for 4 hours, a noise was heard in the garage. Upon inspection the contact found the engine compartment engulfed in flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. The insurance company determined the cruise control module caused the fire. The vehicle was a total loss and there was damage to the contact's residence.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2006
“Cruise control fire. No warning. No recall notice. I purchased this 1993 grand marquis in 1997 from an authorized lincoln mercury dealership in longwood fl. I financed it through ford credit. I lived in the same house from 1991 to 2005. I was never notified of a problem. Car was destroyed. Extensive home damage. Injury from smoke inhalation. Lost family pet. Extensive business loss. Life permanently altered. Still suffering from effects of loss. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2006
“1993 mercury grand marquis deactivation switch can cause fires**cc the consumer purchased this vehicle from a third party. The consumer did some research on the vehicle and came across a consumer guide report which stated that 1992-1993 speed control deactivation switches can develop a short which could result in a fire. The consumer later found an identical ford recall (99s15, 99v-124000). The consumer contacted the local dealer who informed him that there was no such recall on the vehicle. On sept 2, 2006 the consumer's vehicle was parked when it caught on fire. The fire originated around the wiring harness on the left side of the engine compartment. *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - 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.
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Is the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
NHTSA has 144 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most complained-about area is power train (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 95,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 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.