1989 Mercury Marquis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
10 complaints2 involved a crash3 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The labeling on the front of the container states 5W30 motor oil: on the back of the container states dextron 111 transmission fluid, because of this mislabeling of the container oil was poured into the transmission instead of transmission fluid, which destroyed in engine. the insurance company…
The labeling on the front of the container states 5W30 motor oil: on the back of the container states dextron 111 transmission fluid, because of this mislabeling of the container oil was poured into the transmission instead of transmission fluid, which destroyed in engine. the insurance company IS negotiating whether to total the vehicle or replace the part, because of the transmission extensive damage. Model name track oil distributed by race track distributors incorporated. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Firestone supreme tire (p215/70r15) experienced tread separation also causing damage to the muffler, consumer replaced all tires and IS requesting reimbursement for replacement tires and for the damaged muffler. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
While driving at 55mph on cruise control, consumer pressed button, and car continued to accelerate. consumer pressed on brakes, and nothing happened. Consumer had to turn off the ignition. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Consumer has a vehicle that contains a fuel injection system that will turn itself off when vehicle IS involved in an accident so it will not catch on fire. Consumer had cruise control set at 60 mph, driving on a busy major highway went to apply brakes to make a sudden stop,did not hit or touch any…
Consumer has a vehicle that contains a fuel injection system that will turn itself off when vehicle IS involved in an accident so it will not catch on fire. Consumer had cruise control set at 60 mph, driving on a busy major highway went to apply brakes to make a sudden stop,did not hit or touch any type of object ,when fuel injection system became inoperative causing loss of power steering/brakes/engine. Consumer could not restart the vehicle because the restart switch IS located in the trunk.this defect could have resulted in an accident. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failure caused fire prior to recall.
- Air bags › Frontal
Owner states that she received muiltple injuries from which her driver's side airbag deployed after hitting curb while braking from 20 mph.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer started the car and smoke came from the iginition switch, causing the car not to start, consumer had to have the car towed.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch fire. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
When applying brakes, there IS extended stopping distance, vehicle accelerated in open throttle position, replaced master cylinder. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
After vehicle parked, steering area caught fire. tt
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