CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 17 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (19 reports).
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis recalls
Most common 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis problems
Problem areas named in the 58 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR IN PERFECT WEATHER, MY W/W MICHELIN XZ4 215/70/15M/S BLEW OUT ON MY GRAND MARQUIS FROM THE CENTER/TOP OF THE TIRE(NOT SIDEWALL). THERE WERE NO ROAD HAZARDS. THE TIRE HAS A LARGE GASH, AND EXTENSIVELY SPLAYED STEEL BELTS EXPOSED/TORN. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY A BLOCK FROM HOME AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME TO CHANGE IT. I'VE NEVER SEEN EXTENSIVE TIRE DAMAGE LIKE THIS BEFORE AND AM CONCERNED B/C ALL THE TIRES ON THE CAR ARE THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. IS THERE A DEFECT IN THE MICHELIN XZ4 SERIES?*JB
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1989 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE ENGINE REVVED UP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD WHILE HE HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE FIRST TIME THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED IT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, HE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB *SC
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A BRAND NEW CRAFT SILVER 651 BATTERY IT STARTED SPARKING. THE RETAIL STORE WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE BATTERY WILL STOP SPARKING ONCE INSTALLED. CONSUMER INSTALLED THE BATTERY AND IT BLEW UP THE ALTERNATOR. RETAIL STORE DISTRICT MANAGER WAS CONTACTED. HE INSPECTED THE ALTERNATOR, AND ACKNOWLEDGED THE DAMAGE, BUT DID NOT ADMIT THAT THE BATTERY DESTROYED IT.*AK
THE PLASTIC BUSHING KICKBACK WIRING LOCATED ON TOP OF TRANSMISS HAS DETERIOATED AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BECOME DAMAGED, AND WASNOT OPERATIONAL.*AK
VEHICLE AXLE BROKE CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT REAR AXLE BROKE AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE . THE VEHICLE SPUN OFF THE ROAD AND CAME TO REST IN A DITCH. THE WHEEL CROSSED LANES, SMACKED A CONCRETE BARRIER AND BOUNCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE FORCING THAT VEHICLE TO THE ROAD SIDE. *PH
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis questions
Does the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis: Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19), Vehicle Speed Control (16), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.