1989 Mercury Marquis Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1989 Mercury Marquis recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1989 Mercury Marquis.

Most common 1989 Mercury Marquis problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Air Bags	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Tires	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2004-12-16, Power Train
THE LABELING ON THE FRONT OF THE CONTAINER STATES 5W30 MOTOR OIL: ON THE BACK OF THE CONTAINER STATES DEXTRON 111 TRANSMISSION FLUID, BECAUSE OF THIS MISLABELING OF THE CONTAINER OIL WAS POURED INTO THE TRANSMISSION INSTEAD OF TRANSMISSION FLUID, WHICH DESTROYED IN ENGINE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS NEGOTIATING WHETHER TO TOTAL THE VEHICLE OR REPLACE THE PART, BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. MODEL NAME TRACK OIL DISTRIBUTED BY RACE TRACK DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATED. *AK

2001-02-28, Tires
FIRESTONE SUPREME TIRE (P215/70R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MUFFLER, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES AND FOR THE DAMAGED MUFFLER. *SLC

2000-09-15, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, CONSUMER PRESSED BUTTON, AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER PRESSED ON BRAKES, AND NOTHING HAPPENED. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION. *AK

1997-12-23, Fuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER HAS A VEHICLE THAT CONTAINS A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THAT WILL TURN ITSELF OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SO IT WILL NOT CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER HAD CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH, DRIVING ON A BUSY MAJOR HIGHWAY WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP,DID NOT HIT OR TOUCH ANY TYPE OF OBJECT ,WHEN FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM BECAME INOPERATIVE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/BRAKES/ENGINE. CONSUMER COULD NOT RESTART THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RESTART SWITCH IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK.THIS DEFECT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

1997-11-20, Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSED FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.

1989 Mercury Marquis questions

Does the 1989 Mercury Marquis have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1989 Mercury Marquis at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mercury Marquis?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.