Mercury Marquis 1984
Model Marquis made in 1984 by Mercury got 23 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, visibility. The car had some investigations: electrical system, parking brake and seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has 4 modeles with engines 3.8, ffs ca model, 3.8, ffs and 3.8.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8, (FFS) CA model | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
| 3.8, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
| 3.8 | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | Regular | P - Passenger Car | |||||
| 5.0, (FFS) CA model | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE87028 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/01/1987 | 01/21/1988 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| PE89039 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1989 | 06/13/1989 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA86010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1986 | 07/28/1989 | SEATBACK FAILURE | 86V082000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle lost all electrical power while going down the highway at 65 mph. pulled over and after several attemps the car started, but when you put it into gear it would lose electrical power. after investigating, i found the ignition wiring separated from its housing. | |||
| 03/13/1998 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch started smoking due to short. | |||
| 03/15/1998 | |||
| Upon turning on ignition switch, smoke came out due to a cable next to brake booster melted. | |||
| Ignition fire. *ak | |||
| 02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Ignition switch failed. (second vehicle on 501820) *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 13 | 10/02/1996 | ||
| Radiator/radiator hose failed, resulting inn an oil leak; also replaced belts/brake pads, shoes, drums and wheel cylinders/ exhaust system/alternator/headlamps. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 13 | 10/02/1996 | ||
| Radiator/radiator hose failed, resulting inn an oil leak; also replaced belts/brake pads, shoes, drums and wheel cylinders/ exhaust system/alternator/headlamps. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 13 | 10/02/1996 | ||
| Radiator/radiator hose failed, resulting inn an oil leak; also replaced belts/brake pads, shoes, drums and wheel cylinders/ exhaust system/alternator/headlamps. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 112160 | 02/03/2003 | |
| I purchase a used vehicle on 2-03-03 at 11:oo am i was ensured that it was a great vehicle. about 5:15 pm i was on the freeway, and it started to smoke and it loose compression. i had spoke to the dealer and he stated that it wasen't his problem. i feel that i was sold a unsafe vehicle. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 13 | 10/02/1996 | ||
| Radiator/radiator hose failed, resulting inn an oil leak; also replaced belts/brake pads, shoes, drums and wheel cylinders/ exhaust system/alternator/headlamps. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/19/1995 | |||
| Gas tank has to be replaced because of excessive leakage. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 02/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Gas gauge indicator failed. | |||
| 02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Gas guage indicator failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 112160 | 02/03/2003 | |
| I purchase a used vehicle on 2-03-03 at 11:oo am i was ensured that it was a great vehicle. about 5:15 pm i was on the freeway, and it started to smoke and it loose compression. i had spoke to the dealer and he stated that it wasen't his problem. i feel that i was sold a unsafe vehicle. | |||
| 04/17/1995 | |||
| Consumer park car drive way car was run in park it came out of park went into reverse went down hill and hit an enbankment. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle lost all electrical power while going down the highway at 65 mph. pulled over and after several attemps the car started, but when you put it into gear it would lose electrical power. after investigating, i found the ignition wiring separated from its housing. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 13 | 10/02/1996 | ||
| Radiator/radiator hose failed, resulting inn an oil leak; also replaced belts/brake pads, shoes, drums and wheel cylinders/ exhaust system/alternator/headlamps. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 13 | 10/02/1996 | ||
| Radiator/radiator hose failed, resulting inn an oil leak; also replaced belts/brake pads, shoes, drums and wheel cylinders/ exhaust system/alternator/headlamps. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 13 | 10/02/1996 | ||
| Radiator/radiator hose failed, resulting inn an oil leak; also replaced belts/brake pads, shoes, drums and wheel cylinders/ exhaust system/alternator/headlamps. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 02/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Head liner fabric hanging down, obscuring vision to the rear. (second vehicle on 502774) | |||
| 02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Head liner hangs loose, obscuring vision. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ONTARIO | 91762 | GILL'S USED CAR'S | 909 9869921 |