MYRModel Year Report

1983 Mercury Grand Marquis

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1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:02:16.947Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 7 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2008: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 7 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1987 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1995 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 1999 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2003 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2007 2008: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 7 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1987 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1995 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 1999 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2003 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2007 2008: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011

1983: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19823
19837
198415
198521
198621
198747
198873
198958
199058
199182
1992260
1993147
1994161
1995179
1996239
1997316
1998143
1999164
2000162
2001157
200278
2003362
2004347
2005487
2006143
200796
200880
200926
201025
20119

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the gear lever needed to be shifted into neutral in order for the overdrive to activate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-22

Equipment

2 of 7 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. While the vehicle was stationary, the air conditioner emitted a powdery substance. Worldwide Ford in pensacola, Florida was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-10

Also filed under Electrical system

Visibility

2 of 7 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Electrical system

2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

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Front brakes wore prematurely.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-07

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1983-02-26Power train83V028000 The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "Park" Position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

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    1983-03-09Power train83V017000 The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. Some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. The clip…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.

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    1991-09-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-15 Brake line punctures
  4. R
    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1983 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V028000 · Power train
  • Recall 83V017000 · Power train
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1983 Mercury 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 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.