MYRModel Year Report

1985 Mercury Marquis

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1985 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:50:29.912Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 31 complaints 1997: 53 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 23 complaints 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 53 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 53 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2001 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004

1985: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
198410
19855
19864
19874
19889
198910
19906
19919
199224
199323
199430
199520
199631
199753
199829
199924
200023
200126
200211
200333
200412

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving the vehicle came to a stop and the vehicle stalled and shut off. This happens all the time when coming to a stop. Once it stalls vehicle shuts off, vehicle will start back up . Investigation is closed, pe 87 028, stalling.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-10

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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Going up ramp, engine light on, making loud noise, engine surged forward quickly, applied brakes to reduce speed, going up hill, engine raced ahead. Did not take to dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-20

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.

Show complaint excerpts

Broken wire at brake light switch, causing brake lights/cruise control/horn malfunctions.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-04

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-03-26Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-28 Seatback failure
  2. I
    1987-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-21 Stalling
  3. R
    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

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  4. R
    Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic85V068000 Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break.

    Remedy: Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V068000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Mercury Marquis reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercury Marquis?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Mercury Marquis have?
2 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.