We found the following complaints for MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS (1987)
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Alternator failed.
Replaced the alternator 4 times and there has been 3 fires.please describe details.
Was driving and saw smoke,pulled over and opened hood,there was a fire, took to mechanic who said that the fire came from the alternator .
The vehicle has had 3 altenator fires since 1991. The last fire was on christmas eve this year.
Colony park station wagen; steering column started smoking. Owner raised hood and saw nothing. Steering column ignited w/owner using fire extinguisher.
On several occasions, vehicle will shut down. Owner was told possible ignition failure. Weeks later vehicle caught on fire while parked. Please describe.
Ignition coil replaced.
15 minutes after parking the car, noticed a fire while parked inside the garage, possible due to ignition switch short.
The vehicle started smoking from steering column. Please describe.
Vehicle parked, turned on ignition switch, smoke came out of ignition switch, turned off switch, smoking stopped; switch replaced; no fire.
The vehicle started smoking from steering column. Please describe.
Ignition switch fire. *sd
Ignition switch overheated. *sd
Drove vehicle for shopping, parked vehicle, 11:10 placed packages in back seat & left, later returned & saw vehicle had caught fire, fire dept put out fire.
15 minutes after parking the car, noticed a fire while parked inside the garage, possible due to ignition switch short.
Electrical short in the ingniton switch, caused the vehicle to catch fire.
While driving, noticed smoke coming from steering column, then flames.
Vehicle parked, turned on ignition switch, smoke came out of ignition switch, turned off switch, smoking stopped; switch replaced; no fire.
Electrical short in the ingniton switch, caused the vehicle to catch fire.
The wiring harness caught fire.tt
Wiring cable harness fuse links.
Wiring link at starter solonoid burnt up.
Vehicle caught fire after off sitting still an hour. Vehicle completely melted down. Please describe details.
Vehicle parked for sometime. Started vehicle & was drivingwhen odor of burning rubber was inside vehicle. Had noticed smoke coming from under hood. Stopped & lifted hood. Flames shut out. Called fire department who put flames out. Indcation of electrical wires.
Fuse links failed to open causing wires to burn i am a e.t..
Radiator hose and serpentine belt failed.
Engine oil pan has rusted out within 100,000 miles, causing oil to leak.
The vehicle had a fire started in the engine compartment while driving. Please describe.
Engine fire. Owner not notified of recall.
The vehicle had a fire started in the engine compartment while driving. Please describe.
While driving, vehicle caught fire in the engine.please describe.
Radiator hose and serpentine belt failed.
Exhaust system leak due to hole.
O rings on the a/c system failed causing leakage.
Brake switch failed.
An electrical short is causing the fuel pump to stay on after the vehicle is turned off.please describe.
An electrical short is causing the fuel pump to stay on after the vehicle is turned off.please describe.
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
Cable that runs from transmission to throttle came loose, causing vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, even with brakes applied, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
The seat belt buckle was defective and did not work properly.
The driver side seat belt when buckle the seat belt comes loose .tt
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 drivers seatbelt does not buckle. Please describe.tt
The female part of the seat belt buckle on the driver's side is broken. Part has been ordered to replace buckle. Dealer stated that part could take up to (6) months.
Rear seat belt retractors split, causing seat belts to fail.*skd
Front left tie rod broke, resulting in hard steering and controling.
Consumer complains that only the trunk lids of 1987 model grand marquis are rusting.
Futura tire blew out. *sd
Vehicle experiences intermittent sudden acceleration during damp or rainy weather. Mjs
When the brakes were appliedthe vehicle accelerated suddenly, causing the vehicle to collide into two trees. The driver sustained minor injuries.the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle has experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions.
Vehicle experienced intermittent sudden acceleration due to failed throttle position sensor.*mjs
Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injury. *sd
When putting on the cruise control resume car accelerate .tt
Vehicle suddenly accelerated from park to drive. Vehicle not in reverse when it took off. Gear still in neutral. Had to release brakes. Called dealer & will have vehicle totaled. Was told throttle cable gone.
Hole in aluminum wheel cast, causing loss of air in tires.
Bolts to the left rear wheel broke off causing wheel to fall off. (ohio traffic crash report).
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