MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercury Grand Marquis

● Typical for this model
1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:03:35.991Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
161
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

21% 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 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1994: 161 complaints 1994 161 1995: 179 complaints 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 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 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 1994: 161 complaints 1994 161 1995: 179 complaints 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 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 1994: 161 complaints 1994 161 1995: 179 complaints 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

1994: 161 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

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

Vehicle speed control

21% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Slowly entering school parking lot, vehicle automatically accelerated, driver jumped curb hitting set of steps head on. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-20

Service brakes

16% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

11% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle stalled while the consumer pulled into his garage. Five minutes later the consumer returned to the garage to find it filled with smoke and the engine compartment of the vehicle on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-18

Vehicle had been parked for 3.5 hours when it suddenly burst into flames. Vehicle was totalled. Ts referenced in EA02-025

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-17

Seats

9% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and head restraint.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-09-09Service brakes, hydraulic94V152000 The nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. If one or more of the nuts come off the bolts, damage to the parking brake…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if needed, install new bolts. If any of the fasteners are disconnected, the parking brake and ABS components will be inspected and serviced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1995-05-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-08-31 Passenger air bag detachment
  3. I
    2001-09-20Recall queryClosed 2002-09-06 Engine compartment fires
  4. I
    2001-11-27SQClosed 2002-10-03 Post rear end collision fires
  5. I
    2002-08-22Defect petitionClosed 2002-12-04 Fuel-fed fires
  6. I
    2002-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2004-06-30 Speed control deactivation switch fires
  7. 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 →

  8. 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

1994 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V152000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.