MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mercury Grand Marquis

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
260
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1992 260 1993: 147 complaints 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: 79 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 9 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 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 1992: 260 complaints 1992 260 1993: 147 complaints 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: 79 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 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 1992: 260 complaints 1992 260 1993: 147 complaints 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: 79 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011

1992: 260 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
200879
200926
201024
20119

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

23% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

17% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIREDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Car started smoking heard a pop and vehicle burst into flames underneath the hood. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-13

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the headlights, tail lights, and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard was hot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-02

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Vehicle speed control

13% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Dt: caller is concerned about vehicles burning up. Has not had a problem yet but does not want to wait until something happens. Saw report on cnn.com. Dealer said it was only happening with some vehicles, and it may not be caller's car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-17

Consumer drove home, parked the vehicle under the carport, went into the house,then heard an explosion. Consumer looked out of the door and discovered a fire coming from the left wheel well.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-18

Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-28

Power train

11% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASHINJURY
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Upon starting, without placing into gear, suddenly in reverse position vehicle accelerated out of control, jumping over another vehicle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-09

Exterior lighting

11% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and switch.

FIRE
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Head light goes on-off frequently. Auto delay off switch is operational even though head light getting on-off. I found that this vehicle has been recalled for this issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-14

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH the headlights and tail lights stopped illuminating.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-30

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1992Complaint volume 260 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1993-10-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Hood fly-up while driving
  3. I
    1994-11-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-03-29 Fuel line interference
  4. I
    1995-03-29Engineering analysisClosed 1997-01-30 Undercarriage fuel line interference
  5. R
    1999-05-20Electrical system99V124000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began May 20, 1999.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2001-09-20Recall queryClosed 2002-09-06 Engine compartment fires
  7. I
    2001-11-27SQClosed 2002-10-03 Post rear end collision fires
  8. I
    2002-08-22Defect petitionClosed 2002-12-04 Fuel-fed fires
  9. I
    2002-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2004-06-30 Speed control deactivation switch fires
  10. R
    2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. R
    2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 59 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 33 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V124000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.