1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. Newest first.
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever IS placed in the "park" position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. A pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. Some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. The clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
TL* the contact owns a 1983 mercury grand marquis. While the vehicle was stationary, the air conditioner emitted a powdery substance. Worldwide ford in pensacola, florida was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 82,000.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 1983 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the gear lever needed to be shifted into neutral in order for the overdrive to activate. In addition, the contact stated that the gear lever was unable to engage into park. The vehicle was not…
TL* the contact owns a 1983 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the gear lever needed to be shifted into neutral in order for the overdrive to activate. In addition, the contact stated that the gear lever was unable to engage into park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 83v028000 (power train) and 83v017000 (power train). The failure mileage was 66,000.
- Electrical system › Ignition
The engine dies whenever it gets hot (not overheat), when it cools down it starts. during warm months april-sept. This problem occurs on a daily basis. in the winter, it happens if the car sits at idle for 15-20 minutes. usually it happens one of two ways. 1. pull car up to a stop sign or…
The engine dies whenever it gets hot (not overheat), when it cools down it starts. during warm months april-sept. This problem occurs on a daily basis. in the winter, it happens if the car sits at idle for 15-20 minutes. usually it happens one of two ways. 1. pull car up to a stop sign or traffic light and it dies. 2. park car and turn off engine and then try to restart withen 5-10 minutes. during this past oct-mar it has only happened once and that was yesterday, while it sat at an idle during an im inspection.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I brougt this car at an auction. Had to replace transmission. Stated and ran a few times and now it will not start at all. I need to know what I should do. Please help. Thank-you I hope. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Parking gear does not engage even though the gear shift lever IS placed in the park position. Vehicle not included in recall number 83v028000. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Wind noise/water leaks in rear windows. *skd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle fire started under the hood due to a fuel leak, fire consumed (3) other cars as well. P
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake line punctures
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 3030413Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
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