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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4.9, (FFS) 8Automatic 4 gearsRegularP - Passenger Car
5.0, (FFS) CA model 8Automatic 4 gearsRegularP - Passenger Car
5.0, (FFS) 8Automatic 4 gearsRegular1 - Category 1 Truck
5.0, (FFS) 8Automatic 4 gearsRegularP - Passenger Car

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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
83V134000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983V (Vehicle)53000012/22/1983OVSCFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/20/198301/11/1984571210
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
NotesVehicle 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
987404/13/1998601343A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc07/24/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
BC303295040104/01/19953030413Unknown11/01/1995
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9622110/21/199650940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw06/17/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE91125FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/11/199101/15/1992BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
08/18/19971
 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
02/19/19969
 Ignition switch fails.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
06/27/1996110/01/1984
 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
03/20/1996110/04/1984
 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
02/19/19961
 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)
02/19/19969
 Evp sensor causes egr valve to stay open, causing engine to stall. (first vehicle on 601339) *dsh
09/01/19931
 Engine stalls/hesitates/rough idle due to egr valve failure (other vehicle on 479693). *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
11/06/1998108/01/1990
 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
01/01/19941
 Vehicle exploded into flames when hit from behind. *dh
OTHER
06/01/1994
 No summary
03/28/19961
 Dashboard vinyl cracked, deteriorated and disintegrated, falling into speaker openings, creating potential for electrical short.
STRUCTURE - BODY
03/28/19961
 Head liner fabric/sun visors hanging down, obscuring vision.
02/19/19969
 Head liner is loose, blocking visibility.
02/19/19969
 Both sunvisors hang down, blocking visibility.
SUSPENSION - REAR
11/06/1998108/01/1990
 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
03/20/1996110/04/1984
 Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration without warning, the dealer has been unsuccessful in finding a remedy for the problem. *slc
09/23/19981
 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
06/10/19940
 Accelerator stuck while attempting to back up, causing sudden acceleration/loss of control/accident. *skd