1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 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.
Owner complaints
21 complaints8 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1985 mercury grand marquis. While the contact's aunt was driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the failure was due to no pressure in the fuel line and…
TL* the contact owns a 1985 mercury grand marquis. While the contact's aunt was driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the failure was due to no pressure in the fuel line and the fuel pump needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact found nhtsa campaign number: 07e064000 (fuel system,gasoline) online, but was unsure if the vin was included in the recall. The manufacturer and dealer (ford of west covina, 2000 e garvey ave s, west covina, ca 91791, (626) 709-3550) was contacted and confirmed that there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
- Electrical system › Ignition
About, 2001, I received a letter from someone about a part defect/1985 1/2 merc.gr.marquis 2dr.[keep stopping/cut out when I was at a stop light. Can't remember what they called it.] sent in forms-[stated not to contact ford motor co.], well I read about the same thing in the news paper about…
About, 2001, I received a letter from someone about a part defect/1985 1/2 merc.gr.marquis 2dr.[keep stopping/cut out when I was at a stop light. Can't remember what they called it.] sent in forms-[stated not to contact ford motor co.], well I read about the same thing in the news paper about california's problem being the same as mine on recall. Took it up to old middlekrauft car dealer/name IS changed now. They said it was not on recall, they checked out the vin #. I sent papers with everything in to the one I received in the mail, got a letter back from them said my vin was a wrong number-no it IS not. I am the original owner from day 1/nov.11,1985-my birthday, my husband bought this for me, I have all my papers.[m-1000659]as of today 9-16-2005. 2 yrs ago I had the transmission serviced and flushed at turn key diesel/car repair. They found a silver round piece, like you push out of a electrical outlet that goes in the wall, it IS all bent-i still have this. Good thing it was found or I would of had to replace my transmission, I have the proof on this also. Now I found your site and I see other things with my 1985 1/2 grand marquis, I did not know about, I printed these out yesterday. I am a widow of 4 years and need to be safe on the road,, so I take many precautions as possible for safety: it's getting it's years, but I still to this day love my car. No way can I afford another one, if I could I would get the same type of car. I have a very good driving record also at my age. So how may you help me on this data I have sent. Another thing I get a very cold draft in the winter time, can't find out where it comes from. Please e-mail me about feelings on this and or help. Or mail a letter. Thanks so much. Darleene- I found you on / gov. Listing search, I have other knowledge also. I am retired from utah state government. *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Vehicle has low power, stalls, always on high idle when started, transmission jerks, checked with dealer and they have no information on recalls although your data base shows numerous recalls concerning these problems. I purchased this vehicle from my father. he has never received a notice of any of the recalls. how can I go about getting these vehicle problems corrected?*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle IS stalling and has almost caused accidents, stalling possibly due to faulty tfi module. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Cooper lifeliner classic steel belted radial tire P215 70 R15 experienced tread separation, causing damage to consumer's vehicle. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
When engine gets hot vheicle will stall, consumer must wait until it cools down to restart. vehicle has been taken to dealer and mechanic several times, but cause IS still unknown. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel line to the electronic fuel pump failed causing fuel leaking resulting in fire.
- Vehicle speed control
Speed control malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to accelerate which may cause an accident. please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine IS so loud that owner can't hear radio or traffic approaching. Owner was almost hit by a police vehicle at intersection because he did not hear it coming. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Wiring · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Structure › Body › Door
Vehicle would not turn off, due to ignition switch failure.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden/unintended acceleration while being driven on freeway at 65 mph. Brought vehicle to a halt by applying the brakes and turning engine off. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While vehicle was parked and not running it caught on fire in the engine. *ak *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition
Electric ignition module burn out, causing engine to fail.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving, noticed smoke coming from steering column, then suddenly flames shot out of steering column.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Distributor computer failed. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
An electrical short or shock in the ignition switch caused the steering column to caught fire. please describe.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving, noticed smoke coming from steering column, resulting in steering melting. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The vehicle was being driven when a fire started under the dash. Please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Car was parked, vehicle started by itself and caught fire. ignition switch caugt fire. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
When air conditioner IS on throttle sticks. When air conditioner IS not on pedal pops. Please describe details. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Interior compartment fire, steering column and dashboard caught fire. tt
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.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3030413Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
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