1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1987 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.
Automatic retractor for seat belts for dual facing rear seats may be installed in an improper location.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat belt could bind between seat cushion and seat backcausing the retractor to be sluggish or unable to take up excess belt slack.
Remedy
Remove and properly install the right auxiliary seat belts.
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.
Fuel rails may be bent so that no. 5 injector cups are out of design position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Bent fuel rail could cause a fuel leak, which inpresence of an ignition source could result in an engine fire.
Remedy
Replace fuel rail assemblies as necessary.
Steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Steering control would be diminished, with reducedcontrol of left wheel only and considerable steering wheel free play.
Remedy
Replace steering centerlink.
Owner complaints
43 complaints2 involved a crash16 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 1987 mercury grand marquis. while driving approximately 40 mph and approaching a turn, the vehicle shut off completely. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic on several occasions and they changed the fuel filter and modular. the vehicle…
Tl*the contact owns a 1987 mercury grand marquis. while driving approximately 40 mph and approaching a turn, the vehicle shut off completely. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic on several occasions and they changed the fuel filter and modular. the vehicle operated normally for a while, but now it IS hesitates and jerks. when the contact depresses hard on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle drives normally. the current mileage was 144,000 and failure mileage was 133,000. updated 09/06/07 *tr
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver side seatbelt buckel. A spring on the release button breaks and no longer latches correctly. The buckel will hold if it IS shaken but releases easily. This IS the second 1987 grand marquis that I have owened that this happened to. I replaced them with parts from a salvage yard. Ford wanted $250.00 for the buckel.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The seat belt buckle was defective and did not work properly.*ak *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Fuse links failed to open causing wires to burn I am a e.t..
- Electrical system › Wiring
Wiring cable harness fuse links. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle experienced intermittent sudden acceleration due to failed throttle position sensor. *mjs
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Cable that runs from transmission to throttle came loose, causing vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, even with brakes applied, resulting in loss of vehicle control. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine oil pan has rusted out within 100,000 miles, causing oil to leak. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle parked for sometime. Started vehicle & was driving when odor of burning rubber was inside vehicle. Had noticed smoke coming from under hood. Stopped & lifted hood. Flames shut out. Called fire department who put flames out. Indcation of electrical wires. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle experiences intermittent sudden acceleration during damp or rainy weather. Mjs
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch · Vehicle speed control
Wiring link at starter solonoid burnt up.
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Vehicle suddenly accelerated from park to drive. Vehicle not in reverse when it took off. Gear still in neutral. Had to release brakes. Called dealer & will have vehicle totaled. Was told throttle cable gone. *ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Bolts to the left rear wheel broke off causing wheel to fall off. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Vehicle speed control
When the brakes were applied the vehicle accelerated suddenly, causing the vehicle to collide into two trees. The driver sustained minor injuries. the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Consumer complains that only the trunk lids of 1987 model grand marquis are rusting.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The female part of the seat belt buckle on the driver's side IS broken. Part has been ordered to replace buckle. Dealer stated that part could take up to (6) months. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Was driving and saw smoke, pulled over and opened hood, there was a fire, took to mechanic who said that the fire came from the alternator . *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Replaced the alternator 4 times and there has been 3 fires. please describe details. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
The vehicle has had 3 altenator fires since 1991. The last fire was on christmas eve this year. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. Owner not notified of recall.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch fire. *Sd
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injury. *Sd
- Steering › Linkages
Front left tie rod broke, resulting in hard steering and controling. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Drove vehicle for shopping, parked vehicle, 11:10 placed packages in back seat & left, later returned & saw vehicle had caught fire, fire dept put out fire. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch overheated. *Sd
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
- 636080Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm.
- 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.
- 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.
- 41025A revised service windshield wiper motor IS now available.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
- 39717Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits.
- 39237Revised wiper motor.
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