CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (11 reports).
1986 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
Most common 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
MY 1986 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GOES FORWARD WHEN PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CLOSE CALLS WHEN SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW MY CAR TRIES TO DRIVE IT (CAR WASH PEOPLE, MECHANICS, RELATIVES, ETC.). I BELIEVE THE LINKAGE GOING TO MY DASHBOARD IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY.*AK
OHIO POLICE REPORT. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE PRESSURE,THEN BEGAN TO SMOKE. DRIVER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. CONSUMER STATED THAT MUFFLER HAD BEEN REPLACED AND A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED WITH ONLY 20,000 MILES. *TT
WHILE DRIVING IN LOW SPEED AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN, VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
VEHICLE VIBRATES ON RIGHT FRONT END WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WHEN BRAKES ARE LET GO, FEELS LIKE THEY ARE GRABBING. HAD STOPPED VEHICLE TO CHECK & NOTICED SMOKE FROM TIRES & THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
1986 Mercury Grand Marquis questions
Does the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 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.