MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis

● Typical for this model
1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:02:15.298Z

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
179
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

18% 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 1995: 179 complaints 1995 179 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 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1995 179 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 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1995 179 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

1995: 179 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.

Service brakes

18% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

13% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and tie rod assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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Merging onto highway sudden loss of control /steering airbags deployed causing injuries including chemical burns

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-30

Also filed under Air bags

Vehicle speed control

13% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked outside of the garage, there was a strong odor of smoke present. The contact went outside to determine the origin of the smoke and discovered the front of the vehicle engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-06

Auto. In park when consumer put in drive, car accelerated forward while making a quick left turn to avoid wooded area. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-23

Electrical system

12% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and horn.

CRASHFIRE

Visibility

9% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-02-10Air bags95E006002 The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. Also the igniter end cap can separate from the…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-04-28Fuel system, gasoline95V063000 The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank may not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-11-15Electrical system95V189000 These vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-04-24Seat belts96V045000 The rivets holding the rear outboard belt d-rings were not heat treated properly causing the heads of the rivets to fracture under load and fail to hold the d-rings to the straps. This does not…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-11-27SQClosed 2002-10-03 Post rear end collision fires
  6. I
    2002-08-22Defect petitionClosed 2002-12-04 Fuel-fed fires
  7. I
    2002-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2004-06-30 Speed control deactivation switch fires
  8. I
    2003-01-03Recall queryClosed 2003-06-03 Ball joint separation
  9. I
    2003-03-11Recall queryClosed 2003-07-25 Rear brake line failure
  10. I
    2003-07-25Engineering analysisClosed 2005-04-11 Rear brake line failure
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    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 →

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    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 →

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    2015-10-28Steering15E082000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95E006002 · Air bags
  • Recall 95V063000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 95V189000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 96V045000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 15E082000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
7 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.