We found the following complaints for MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS (1989)
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When attempting to install a brand newcraft silver 651 batteryit 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 batterydestroyed it.
Electrical short in the alternator, causing the vehicle to cut off.
An electrical short caused the alternator to catch 0nfire while driving the vehicle.
When attempting to install a brand newcraft silver 651 batteryit 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 batterydestroyed it.
I have a "stalling ford" and would like to force a recall.for several weeks in 1997 my car stalled for no reason.mechanic tried many things--even kept my car to drive around for over a week.i was without a car and spent several hundreds in repairs, though the real problem was never found as car would stall out many times, then would be ok the next.problem is occuring again and i do not wish to spend more money when i have since learned that my car is on the list that has defective distributor mounted tfi modules.fortunately i was never doing high speeds when the car stalled, although i was nearly rear-ended several times as a result of the unpredictable stalling.i would like to prevent myself and others from being killed or crippled because of an issue that should have been dealt with by ford many years ago.
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch causing the vehicle to catch fire around the steering column.
Ignition fire, while parked.
Vehicle was parked, saw black smoke, under the hood fire, electrical short.
Ignition switch shorted out,causing fire in steering column. Melted wires and plastic covering on steering column.
After parking the car in the garage, next morning, noticed inside of the vehicle burnt completly.
Car spontaneously caught fire when key was turned in ignition switch. *sd
The vehicle was parked and went up in flames due to the igniton switch. Please describe.
Vehicle was parked, saw black smoke, under the hood fire, electrical short.
Ignition switch fire.
While stopping at an intersection, the vehicle started smoking which was the results of a vehicle fire.
Stop light switch connector. Connector overheated/melted and lost stop lights.i saved the defective connector.
While driving at night with the headlights on high-beam the lights start to go on and off repeatedly. I have to put the head-lights on low-beam and then they stay on. If i put them back on high-beam they start to go on and off again. It seems as if there is a short in the electrical system.
Vehicle caught on fire after sitting due to short in the steering column or dash.
Vehicle caught on fire after sitting due to short in the steering column or dash.
Oil pan desinegrating.
Vehicle stopped dead on the highway.
The vehicle was in flames while sitting on a body shop lot. Please describe.
Oil leak.cannot find where it is coming from.car smokes and smells from oil.mechanic is absolutely mystified.he cannot locate where motor oil leak is coming from.undercarriage is wet with oil.
Exhaust system problems, smells as if it is burning rubber, unable to determine cause, plastic on system was removed however did not rectify.
Consumer was driving and car caught on fire .tt
Consumer car was parked in driveway and caught on fire .tt
Fuel line rusted out and leaked gasoline onto pavement, under driver's seat. This event was not caused by an accident, and did not cause an accident.this event did create a fire hazard, but it was caught in time. My car is in the dealer's repair shop 13+ days now and still awaiting repair, because the manufacturer (ford) has the new fuel line part on "national back order" and refuses to fulfill my dealer's order for a new part.please help me get my car fixed. Please note also that this same car model was involved in a prior mandatory recall in 1996 for a faulty ignition switch causing a fire in the steering column, and this same car was one of the cars reported to you that had actually caught on fire.ford refuses to recall this car.i think another mandatory recall for this new problem is needed now.
Gas tank has two holes at the bottom where support straps were rubbing.it looks like straps were not properly installed.there is no sign of rust inside or outside the tank.
Fuel system failure, fuel tank has developed a leak.tt
Door latchesbrokk off from door panel. All door latches are broken, andprevent doors from being properly secured while driving. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Parking brake won't release.
Pe00 020;rear seat belts will not holdwhen puttingseatbelts in the retractor .button is defactive, it will not hold.front drivers buckle does not hold just pops out.odometer failed.
On the 6th of july while driving home from ocala to belleviewtransmission which is plastic) and has been replaced with a metal one, but by this defect in the original manufacturer it caused the tranmission to have to be rebuilt at a cost to me of$748.24. I believe because of this defect i should have a refund of the cost caused the tranmission to have to be rebuilt, at a cost to me of $ 748.24.
The plastic bushing kickback wiring located on top of transmiss has deterioated and caused the transmission to become damaged, and wasnot operational.
While drivinggears suddenly became difficult to shift.dealer had to rebuild transmission. While driving a small part dropped out from the vehicle causeing the engine to surge and the gears to lock. The transmission also failed as the result.
Automatic transmission failed at 46k miles, it does not engaged in gear.tt
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
Pe00 020;rear seat belts will not holdwhen puttingseatbelts in the retractor .button is defactive, it will not hold.front drivers buckle does not hold just pops out.odometer failed.
Pe00 020;rear seat belts will not holdwhen puttingseatbelts in the retractor .button is defactive, it will not hold.front drivers buckle does not hold just pops out.odometer failed.
Abs brake system caused master cylinder and pads to burn.*tw
Hydraulic brakes; while driving, the vehicle brakes failed.consumer states the brake line went out and this is the third time it has been replaced, consumer was told that it will go out again as the air condition drips on thebrake line causing it to disenagrate.
Hydraulic brakes; while driving, the vehicle brakes failed.please describe.
While driving braking system malfunctioned which almost caused an accident.also same braking problem withconsumer's 1987 grand marquis.*ml
While driving, smelled burning odor, pulled into service station, right front brake caught on fire; front caliper piston hung up, causing brakes to freeze.
Brake line cracked, causing loss of fluid.tt
Hydraulic brakes; while driving, the vehicle brakes failed.consumer states the brake line went out and this is the third time it has been replaced, consumer was told that it will go out again as the air condition drips on thebrake line causing it to disenagrate.
Vehicle fire originated in the steering column area.
While driving the vehicle at 35mph, the coach roof top blew off for no apparent reason.
While driving 70mph, the left front tire blew. The vehicle was controllable. Pulled out of way of traffic. Stopped vehicle and noticed that tread was separating from tire. Contacted triple aaa and vehicle was towed.
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle acceleration. While pulling into an inter section, waiting on traffic light to change, vehicle started to accelerate. Consumer pressed down on brakes to prevent vehicle from hitting another vehicle.consumer was able to change gear into neutral, and tapping on accelerator pedal was able to disengage the acceleration. Also cruise control was not engaged at the time. Dealer/mfr. Notified and refused to acceptresponsibility. Can nhtsa help in this matter.
Turned on ignition engine raced to full throttle in reverse and landed on another vehicles windshield.
Vehicle accelerated on its own while starting the vehicle.tt
When shifting from reverse to drive vehicle accelerated with great speedtt
The vehicle experienced unwanted acceleration, and crashed into a tree.
In only 3 occurrences when startingvehicle, it would leap forward unexpectedly which may cause an accident.dealer cannot determine problem.please provide further information.
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.*sc
While driving on highway at 60 mph with cruise control on,cruise control failed to disengage, causing vehicle to accelerate to 85 mph.
When driving the car, somtimes car accelerates. Please describe .
Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd
Upon stepping on gas pedal, throttle stuck wide open, causing vehicle to accelerate out of control, resultin gin an accident.
While engaged in cruise control vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in collision and injuries. Mjs
Turned on ignition engine raced to full throttle in reverse and landed on another vehicles windshield.
Consumer was driving, started to park and car accelerated out of control.
Idle speed control module failed, causing vehicle to accelerate out of control, resultin gin an accident.
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