MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mercury Grand Marquis

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Grand Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 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 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1992 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: 78 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1992: 260 complaints
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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
200878
200926
201024
20119

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 59 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE DEATH
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CAR STARTED SMOKING HEARD A POP AND VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950313

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, 20151102

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20050617

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, 20050218

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941228

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 19950109

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%

11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 28 distinct reports on file, 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, 20191014

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, 20120730

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1992 — complaint volume: 260
I 19931001 — PE (closed 19940228)

HOOD FLY-UP WHILE DRIVING

I 19941104 — PE (closed 19950329)

FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE

I 19950329 — EA (closed 19970130)

UNDERCARRIAGE FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE

R 19990520 — electrical system

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 P

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.

Campaign 99V124000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20010920 — RQ (closed 20020906)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20011127 — SQ (closed 20021003)

POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES

I 20020822 — DP (closed 20021204)

FUEL-FED FIRES

I 20020906 — EA (closed 20040630)

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES

R 20070813 — vehicle speed control

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, S

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 DEACTIVATION

Campaign 07V336000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

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 MERCUR

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.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V124000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.