1993 Mercury Grand Marquis
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 73 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 82 |
| 1992 | 255 |
| 1993 | 144 |
| 1994 | 156 |
| 1995 | 179 |
| 1996 | 239 |
| 1997 | 316 |
| 1998 | 143 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 162 |
| 2001 | 157 |
| 2002 | 78 |
| 2003 | 362 |
| 2004 | 347 |
| 2005 | 487 |
| 2006 | 142 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
13% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 12 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Driving on the NYS Thruway with Cruise Control on and it dropped out. I tried to reengage several times and it would not engage.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220701
6% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
HOOD FLY-UP WHILE DRIVING
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
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES
FUEL-FED FIRES
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES
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
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
1993 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (8 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.
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FAQ
Is the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.