1986 Mercury Grand Marquis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 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.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Owner complaints
21 complaints11 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
My 1986 mercury grand marquis goes forward when putting the transmission into reverse. there have been many close calls when someone who does not know my car tries to drive it (car wash people, mechanics, relatives, etc.). I believe the linkage going to my dashboard IS not working correctly.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Ohio police report. while driving vehicle started to lose pressure,then began to smoke. driver pulled over and vehicle engulfed into flames. consumer stated that muffler had been replaced and a new engine was installed with only 20,000 miles. *tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving in low speed and making any type of turn, vehicle stalled. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Vehicle vibrates on right front end when brakes are applied. When brakes are let go, feels like they are grabbing. Had stopped vehicle to check & noticed smoke from tires & then flames shot out. Had vehicle towed to mechanic & was informed that it was the electrical wiring harness. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine smokes under full power but not at any other time. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While parked, an electrical short in the ignition switch, caused the wiring in dash area to short out, resulting in a vehicle fire. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Rear door leaks.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The ignition swtich has caught on fire twice, first time in august of 1991, second time on oct, 4TH. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Car was parked for four days and caused a vehicle fire due to a short in the ignition switch. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Ignition switch smokes when cruise control IS in use. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch shorted out, causing fire. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition heats up, causing key to become hot. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
When starting the car a fire started in the ignition switch and burned all the wiring in the car. Please describe. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle caught on fire while it was parked. Source unknown. Please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
While parked vehicle caught on fire, burning in the ignition area, vehiclre totaled. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle caught on fire caused by the ignition switch. Please decribe. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Owner heard (2) popping noises and drove five minutes. After parking over night vehicle had burned until smoldered w/steering column melted and cracked window.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Front brake calipers lock up. Resulting in extended stopping distance. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Sometime when stopped at a stop sign car stalled . tt
- Tires
General tire blew out, also another tire fell apart and one tire had a broken wire belt which caused tire to thump badly. *skd
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
- Fires
Summary of information from manufacturer: manufacturer has beencontacted. Service bulletin, tsb article no.87-18-13, provides proceduresfor reworking the transmission fluid cooler line coupling to the radiator,where fluid leaks can originate. The tsb states ... The quick disconnectfitting should not be reused because…
Summary of information from manufacturer: manufacturer has beencontacted. Service bulletin, tsb article no.87-18-13, provides proceduresfor reworking the transmission fluid cooler line coupling to the radiator,where fluid leaks can originate. The tsb states ... The quick disconnectfitting should not be reused because it may not reseal properly and canresult in repeat repair.vehicle population1985 19861987 ford 187,300115,600 120,300 mercury151,000101,700 122,800 tot=804,700the one reported injury alledges eye and throat irritation due to smokeand soot. The fires are generally confined to under the hood and precededby loss of power due to leaking of transmission fluid from the vehicle.ford reported no lawsuits, no warranty claims, and odi has received onlyone report since opening this p.e.the relatively small number of complaintsindicates that a defect trend does not exist at this time.proposed action: close this p.e.===
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.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 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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