1985 Mercury Grand Marquis Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1985 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Most common 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	13
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Equipment	2
Tires	2
Structure	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Power Train	1
Engine	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2018-02-09, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE CONTACT'S AUNT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NO PRESSURE IN THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E064000 (FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE) ONLINE, BUT WAS UNSURE IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER (FORD OF WEST COVINA, 2000 E GARVEY AVE S, WEST COVINA, CA 91791, (626) 709-3550) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPRO

2005-09-16, Electrical System
ABOUT, 2001, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SOMEONE ABOUT A PART DEFECT/1985 1/2 MERC.GR.MARQUIS 2DR.[KEEP STOPPING/CUT OUT WHEN I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT. CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT THEY CALLED IT.] SENT IN FORMS-[STATED NOT TO CONTACT FORD MOTOR CO.], WELL I READ ABOUT THE SAME THING IN THE NEWS PAPER ABOUT CALIFORNIA'S PROBLEM BEING THE SAME AS MINE ON RECALL. TOOK IT UP TO OLD MIDDLEKRAUFT CAR DEALER/NAME IS CHANGED NOW. THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON RECALL, THEY CHECKED OUT THE VIN #. I SENT PAPERS WITH EVERYTHING IN TO THE ONE I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL, GOT A LETTER BACK FROM THEM SAID MY VIN WAS A WRONG NUMBER-NO IT IS NOT. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER FROM DAY 1/NOV.11,1985-MY BIRTHDAY, MY HUSBAND BOUGHT THIS FO

2002-03-26, Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE HAS LOW POWER, STALLS, ALWAYS ON HIGH IDLE WHEN STARTED, TRANSMISSION JERKS, CHECKED WITH DEALER AND THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ON RECALLS ALTHOUGH YOUR DATA BASE SHOWS NUMEROUS RECALLS CONCERNING THESE PROBLEMS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY FATHER. HE HAS NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF ANY OF THE RECALLS. HOW CAN I GO ABOUT GETTING THESE VEHICLE PROBLEMS CORRECTED?*AK

2000-11-20, Electrical System
VEHICLE IS STALLING AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS, STALLING POSSIBLY DUE TO FAULTY TFI MODULE. *SLC

2000-10-24, Tires
COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRE P215 70 R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *SLC

1985 Mercury Grand Marquis questions

Does the 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Vehicle Speed Control (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.