Mercury Grand Marquis 1984
Model Grand Marquis made in 1984 by Mercury got 25 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9, ffs, 5.0, ffs ca model and 5.0, ffs.
Model 1984
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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4.9, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
5.0, (FFS) CA model | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | |||||
5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car |
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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
83V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 530000 | 12/22/1983 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1983 | 01/11/1984 | 571 | 210 | |||||
Defect Summary | The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained. |
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 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
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 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030413 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
TIRES | |||||
9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 |
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 | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
08/18/1997 | 1 | ||
Engine failed to start after vehicle parked overnight, cause unknown, not checked by dealer, sears checked battery/alternator, no problem. vehicle available for inspection. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
After starting auto to warm it up then walked away and suddenly it blew up and burned everything under the hood and dash. *ak | |||
02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
Ignition switch fails. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
06/27/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1984 | |
Drove 5 miles, shut off engine, returned within 5 to 6 minutes, flames were coming up from underhood in area of windshield, fuel injected engine. *ak | |||
04/18/1994 | |||
Parked vehicle, smoke started to come from underneath the hood. resulting in vehicle fire by firewall near the motor. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
03/20/1996 | 1 | 10/04/1984 | |
Engine will idle very high at stops and will stall when turning. *slc | |||
07/01/1996 | |||
When coming to a stop the brake pedal and the accelerator have to be depressed to keep the vehicle from stalling. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
02/19/1996 | 1 | ||
Evp sensor core system failed, keeping egr valve open, causing engine to stall. (first vehicle on 601573) | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
Evp sensor causes egr valve to stay open, causing engine to stall. (first vehicle on 601339) *dsh | |||
09/01/1993 | 1 | ||
Engine stalls/hesitates/rough idle due to egr valve failure (other vehicle on 479693). *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
11/06/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1990 | |
The car constantly stalls upon turning, deceleration, and braking, causing near traffic accidents. car was check over for malfunction, but to no avail.the rear of the car is sagging very badly, causing me to have to replace the rear bumper and tailpipe. the height of the car from ground to frame is approx. 6 3/4 inches. the car constantly bottoms out in the rear even without a load, springs have been replaced 4 times and the car sags after 3 months or sooner. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Vehicle exploded into flames when hit from behind. *dh | |||
OTHER | |||
06/01/1994 | |||
No summary | |||
03/28/1996 | 1 | ||
Dashboard vinyl cracked, deteriorated and disintegrated, falling into speaker openings, creating potential for electrical short. | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
03/28/1996 | 1 | ||
Head liner fabric/sun visors hanging down, obscuring vision. | |||
02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
Head liner is loose, blocking visibility. | |||
02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
Both sunvisors hang down, blocking visibility. | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
11/06/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1990 | |
The car constantly stalls upon turning, deceleration, and braking, causing near traffic accidents. car was check over for malfunction, but to no avail.the rear of the car is sagging very badly, causing me to have to replace the rear bumper and tailpipe. the height of the car from ground to frame is approx. 6 3/4 inches. the car constantly bottoms out in the rear even without a load, springs have been replaced 4 times and the car sags after 3 months or sooner. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
03/20/1996 | 1 | 10/04/1984 | |
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration without warning, the dealer has been unsuccessful in finding a remedy for the problem. *slc | |||
09/23/1998 | 1 | ||
Consumer had the vehicle in park, then put the vehicle in drive, and the vehicle just took off, causing the consumer to run in a yard and went down an enbankment and hit a tree. the insurance company claim that the throttle got stuck. *ak *ml | |||
While driving vehicle on wet slushy type pavement owner took foot of accelerator and engine continued to rev. cause has not been determined. *ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
06/10/1994 | 0 | ||
Accelerator stuck while attempting to back up, causing sudden acceleration/loss of control/accident. *skd |