1985 Mercury Marquis Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1985 Mercury Marquis has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Marquis?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1985 Mercury Marquis recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Recall 85V068May 21, 198514,008 vehicles affected

Most common 1985 Mercury Marquis problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Electrical System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train1
Tires1

What owners report

2000-09-09, Tires
PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION (TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED) WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, WITH DRIVER AND THREE PASSENGERSIN A 1985 MERCURY, MARQUIS, AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 50,000 MILES, P215/75R14, AND DOT# HYHBS77050. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TIRES WERE NOT COVER UNDER RECALL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK FIRESTONE P215/75/R14 *MW
2000-09-05, Power Train
THIS CAR HAS HAD THREE TRANSMISSION PUT IN IT THAT I KNOW OF AND SOMETHING IS STILL A WRONG WITH IT. THIS CAR HAS OTHER PROBLEM'S TO NUMEROUS TO MENTION,LIKE AIR CONDITIONER, DOOR LATCHES , REAR END AND BACK AXLES.
1997-09-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
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. *AK EGR REPLACED TWICE AND ALSO MAP SENSOR REPLACED. *YD
1996-12-20, Vehicle Speed Control
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. *AK
1995-05-04, Electrical System
BROKEN WIRE AT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS/CRUISE CONTROL/HORN MALFUNCTIONS. *SKD

1985 Mercury Marquis questions

Does the 1985 Mercury Marquis have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Mercury Marquis: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Electrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Mercury 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.

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