Model year record

1991 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls & problems

The 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis has 2 safety recalls and 82 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (23 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints82filed by owners

Crashes · fires12 · 14reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths13 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainMar 18, 1991

Automatic transmission

Recall 91V0480006,800 vehicles

Problem: THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.
Risk: IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.
Fix: REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Air bagsOct 30, 1990

Frontal

Recall 90E043001172,000 vehicles

Problem: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Risk: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Fix: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Grand Marquis

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Grand Marquis Wagon

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; Wiring	23	0	12	0	74,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	13	0	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module	12	4	0	6	—
Vehicle speed controlCables; Linkages	12	7	0	7	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine	11	0	2	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch	8	1	0	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineCarburetor system; Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	4	0	0	0	—
StructureBody › Door; Frame and members	4	0	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield; Windshield wiper/washer	3	0	0	0	—
Exterior lightingTurn signal; Headlights › Switch	3	0	1	0	—
Unknown or other	3	0	0	0	—
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch	2	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
1991 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE AFTER MARKET ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. *LD THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A NEW STARTER SOLENOID RELAY, BWD SELECT BRAND BY STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC., AFTER ABOUT 10 DAYS, IT SHORT-CIRCUITED. DUE TO THIS THE STARTER WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE FLYWHEEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. IT MADE A VERY LOUD METAL GRINDING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW STARTER RELAY. *JS
Jun 8, 2018
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorFire
ALTERNATOR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF. *JB
Jul 5, 2002 · 85,988 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT GO DOWN AT ALL.THE CAR KEEPS KILLING THE BATTERY AND I'VE ALREADY SPENT MONEY ON AN ALTERNATOR USED. BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS STIFF AT TIMES AND DOES NOT GRAB WELL AT TIMES. AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT CAR BECAUSE OF AIR BAG FAILURE. IT WAS DISCONNECTED BY THE GARAGE THAT THE OWNER BEFORE ME HAD BOUGHT IT FROM.
Aug 15, 2003
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorFire
AFTER PARKING VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY CONSUMER WAS EMPTYING THE TRUNK AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE SOON ERUPTED FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE UNDER THE HOOD, AND WAS QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED. AFTER CAREFUL EXAMINATION OF THE RESULTS, IT WAS DETERMINED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE CABLE HARNESS CAUSED THE FIRE.*AK
Jun 10, 2003 · 74,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
V8 CYLINDER ENGINE IS RUNNING 70. 8 CYLINDER IS NOT GETTING OIL, THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 31, 2002
Air bags › Side/window1 injury
CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. BE ADVISED SHE DIDN'T STRIKE ANY OBJECTS/ A CURB OR TREE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED BURNS TO HER BODY.*AK
Nov 17, 2001
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
VEHICLE STARTS AND RIDES FOR ABOUT 20 MILES, THEN IF I HAVE TO STOP FOR SOME REASON THE CAR STALLS ESPECIALLY IF I HAVE TO BACK UP. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST DAILLY. NO ACCIDENTS YET BUT I AM AFRAID I WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH THIS PROBLEM. I THINK MY CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND HAVE THID PROBLEM FIXED. *AK
Nov 17, 2001
Electrical system › Ignition
FORD MOTOR CO. SAID THEY ARE WAITING FOR A JUDGE DECISOIN ON A PROGRAM TO REPLACE. THEY SHOULD JUST RECALL AFFECTED VEHICILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Sep 11, 2001

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURESClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE91125 · opened Sep 11, 1991 · closed Jan 15, 1992