CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 16 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (25 reports).
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
Most common 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND APPROACHING A TURN, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND MODULAR. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A WHILE, BUT NOW IT IS HESITATES AND JERKS. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSES HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DRIVES NORMALLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000. UPDATED 09/06/07 *TR
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT BUCKEL. A SPRING ON THE RELEASE BUTTON BREAKS AND NO LONGER LATCHES CORRECTLY. THE BUCKEL WILL HOLD IF IT IS SHAKEN BUT RELEASES EASILY. THIS IS THE SECOND 1987 GRAND MARQUIS THAT I HAVE OWENED THAT THIS HAPPENED TO. I REPLACED THEM WITH PARTS FROM A SALVAGE YARD. FORD WANTED $250.00 FOR THE BUCKEL.
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND DID NOT WORK PROPERLY.*AK *JB
FUSE LINKS FAILED TO OPEN CAUSING WIRES TO BURN I AM A E.T..
WIRING CABLE HARNESS FUSE LINKS. *AK
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis questions
Does the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (25), Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Vehicle Speed Control (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.