Mercury Marquis 1985
Model Marquis made in 1985 by Mercury got 6 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: electrical system, seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 4 modeles with engines 3.8, ffs ca model, 3.8, ffs and 4.9, ffs.
Model 1985
| 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 | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 3.8, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 4.9, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V068000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1985 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 14008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/21/1985 | 05/31/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart. service brakes capability would be totally lost without warning and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3.8 or 5.0 liter engines andtandem power brake boosters.vehicles equipped with police or taxi package option are not affected.system: power brake boosters. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *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 | ||||||
| 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 - WIRING | |||
| 01/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Broken wire at brake light switch, causing brake lights/cruise control/horn malfunctions. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/05/1997 | 2 | 01/16/1987 | |
| While driving the vehicle came to a stop and the vehicle stalled and shut off. this happens all the time when coming to a stop. once it stalls vehicle shuts off, vehicle will start back up . investigation is closed, pe 87 028, stalling. *ak egr replaced twice and also map sensor replaced. *yd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 09/05/1997 | 2 | 01/16/1987 | |
| While driving the vehicle came to a stop and the vehicle stalled and shut off. this happens all the time when coming to a stop. once it stalls vehicle shuts off, vehicle will start back up . investigation is closed, pe 87 028, stalling. *ak egr replaced twice and also map sensor replaced. *yd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| This car has had three transmission put in it that i know of and something is still a wrong with it. this car has other problem's to numerous to mention,like air conditioner, door latches , rear end and back axles. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/04/2000 | |||
| Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: right rear tire experienced a tread separation (tire was still inflated) while traveling at 40 mph, with driver and three passengersin a 1985 mercury, marquis, aftermarket equipment installed at 50,000 miles, p215/75r14, and dot# hyhbs77050. firestone notified, and informed consumer that tires were not cover under recall. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak firestone p215/75/r14 *mw | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/18/1996 | 0 | ||
| Going up ramp, engine light on, making loud noise, engine surged forward quickly, applied brakes to reduce speed, going up hill, engine raced ahead. did not take to dealer. *ak | |||