MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford Grand Marquis

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1989 Ford Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:03:36.932Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 2 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2007: 0 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 2 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 5 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2007: 0 complaints 2007
1989: 2 complaints 1989 2 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 5 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2007: 0 complaints 2007

1989: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
19901
19912
19929
19936
19945
19952
199610
199719
19983
19995
20004
20016
20070

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer stated the gas storage tank was leaking, 3 of the latches did not work. The consumer had an accident due to the speed control. The emergcey brake would release all the way. When the cruise control was on, the vehicle would accelerate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-19

Also filed under Power train and fuel system, gasoline

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

Original equipment on Ford, Grand Marquis 1989 with 40,000 miles left on it, tire size P215/70R15, DOT VDM3FRC5351. 2 feet strip of tread separated from sidewall, forming a bubble.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-27

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Ford Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford Grand Marquis reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Ford Grand Marquis?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Ford Grand Marquis have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.