1995 Mercury Grand Marquis: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 179 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (14% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the headlights suddenly malfunctioned and became inoperable. The contact switched on the high beams that also malfunctioned within a few minutes and failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the head lamp circuit was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 07/28/14 ma the consumer referenced recall # 95v189000. Updated 07/29/14”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while decelerating from driving at 70 mph, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 95v063000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 77,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. The contact noticed that the speedometer and headlights failed on his vehicle. The dealer stated that the digital display board failed. The repair cost was estimated at $1,000. The manufacturer stated that they would only repair the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 82,000. Updated 06/27/09 *bf updated 06/23/09.*jb”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2009
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“Cruise control was replace with a jumper. It worked for about a month, and now it is not working. The repair shop refuse to fix it. They say that something else is wrong, and want to charge me a lot of money to fix it. The car has been working every since I purchased it in 1995. Now it is not. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2008
“Vehicle shudders when shifting gears. This in an intermittent problem and occurs more frequently when there is low load on engine and when transmission is trying to select gears. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise and the front driver side lowered to the ground. The vehicle was towed to her residence. An investigator from her insurance company inspected the vehicle and concluded that the lower ball joints separated from the vehicle. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 76,000.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. While leaving her house, the contact witnessed her vehicle on fire. The fire department stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it currently remains. The powertrain and recall number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2008
“After making a sharp right hand turn, I heard a loud clunk clunk noise and the car made a awkward movement until I straighten the vehicle back out. About a month later after getting my brakes serviced the repairman told me that the ball joint seals were busted prematurely and I had no protection. $1000.00 fix. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. Several years ago, the vehicle speed control failed. In august of 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control, but it did not mention to park the vehicle inside. The contact received a second notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control), which advised him not to park the vehicle inside due to the possibility of a fire. The contact felt that the first letter should have stated this information. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 70,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. The contact received a ford safety recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The switch was disconnected at that time. He has been informed by ford since that time and, every month thereafter, that the switch would be repaired the following month. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 96,000. Updated 3/4/08 *cn the consumer provided the recall number 05s28. Updated 03/04/08 *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 19 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE NON-CYCLING POWER WINDOW CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE CYCLING HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERCHANGED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES, REMOVE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND REINSTALL THE BREAKER IN THE CORRECT LOCATIONS.
THE RIVETS HOLDING THE REAR OUTBOARD BELT D-RINGS WERE NOT HEAT TREATED PROPERLY CAUSING THE HEADS OF THE RIVETS TO FRACTURE UNDER LOAD AND FAIL TO HOLD THE D-RINGS TO THE STRAPS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.
THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY CURED DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS WHICH COULD ALLOW FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE-TO-FUEL TANK SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL.
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.
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.
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 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
NHTSA has 179 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (14% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering. 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.