Mercury Grand Marquis 1983
Model Grand Marquis made in 1983 by Mercury got 11 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 1983
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 to leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
83V028000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 98162 | 02/26/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/07/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the park position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
83V017000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1982 to 12/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 36000 | 03/09/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/24/1983 | 02/28/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. the clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with column shift andautomatic transmission.system: power train; transmission control selector tube retaining clips.consequences of defect: the selector tube, which is routed inside the steeringcolumn, controls the position of the transmission gear indicator in the dash.if the clip loosens and the tube is not positioned correctly, the indicator maynot be accurate. for example, the indicator may show that the transmission isin park, when it is actually in reverse, or it may indicate neutral whenthe transmission is in gear. if this should occur, and the parking brake is notset, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an accident or personalinjury. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030413 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
PE91125 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/11/1991 | 01/15/1992 | BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES | ||
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Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
03/21/2001 | 20 | 06/01/1998 | |
The engine dies whenever it gets hot (not overheat), when it cools down it starts. during warm months april-sept. this problem occurs on a daily basis. in the winter, it happens if the car sits at idle for 15-20 minutes. usually it happens one of two ways. 1. pull car up to a stop sign or traffic light and it dies. 2. park car and turn off engine and then try to restart withen 5-10 minutes. during this past oct-mar it has only happened once and that was yesterday, while it sat at an idle during an im inspection.*ak | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
07/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Defective air conditioner compressor. | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
07/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Headlight failed. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
07/01/1993 | 1 | ||
Vehicle fire started under the hood due to a fuel leak, fire consumed (3) other cars as well. p | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
I brougt this car at an auction. had to replace transmission. stated and ran a few times and now it will not start at all. i need to know what i should do. please help. thank-you i hope. *ak | |||
11/22/1982 | |||
Parking gear does not engage even though the gear shift lever is placed in the park position. vehicle not included in recall number 83v028000. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
07/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Front brakes wore prematurely. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
07/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Fast idle. | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
07/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Heater failed. | |||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
07/04/1995 | 4 | ||
Wind noise/water leaks in rear windows. *skd |