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1995 Mercury Grand Marquis

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
179
Received Jan 1995 to Oct 2016
Official recalls listed
5
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Headlights dim or fail at night13 complaints · 7.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines13 complaints · 7.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed13 complaints · 7.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #08V051000Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
  • Recall #07V336000On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 19 crashes, 5 fires, 13 people injured, 3 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 17 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

1 more problem

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

1 more problem

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
33
Show as a table
YearComplaints
199516
199633
19979
199815
199915
200017
20019
20029
20039
200410
20055
20064
20073
200817
20091
20101
20111
20120
20130
20143
20150
20162
20170
20180
20190
20200
20210
20220
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20240
20250
2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total179

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Headlights dim or fail at night137.3%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines137.3%–
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed137.3%–
Power window regulator fails and window drops116.2%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes95.0%–
Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up63.4%–
Horn fails with airbag warning light52.8%–
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline52.8%–NHTSA recall #95V063000
Vehicle catches fire from wiring52.8%–
Ball joints wear out and fail52.8%–
Front brake rotors warp and wear early52.8%–
Vehicle rolls backward out of park52.8%–
Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail42.2%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking42.2%–
Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds42.2%–
Tires blow out or tread separates31.7%–
Tie rod ends break or come loose31.7%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #08V051000February 4, 2008225,000 vehicles affected

    vehicle speed control: cruise control

    Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, and my 1992-1995 Lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.

    As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

    Remedy

    Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  • NHTSA recall #07V336000August 3, 20073,600,000 vehicles affected

    vehicle speed control

    On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

    This could result in an underhood fire.

    Remedy

    Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.

  • NHTSA recall #96V045000March 5, 199649,000 vehicles affected

    seat belts: front: anchorage

    The rivets holding the rear outboard belt d-rings were not heat treated properly causing the heads of the rivets to fracture under load and fail to hold the d-rings to the straps. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

    Consequence of non-compliance: this condition Can reduce the restraining capabilities of the safety belt in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Dealers will install a reinforcement plate on the rear outboard seat belt assembly anchorages involved in this campaign.

  • NHTSA recall #95V189000October 2, 199545,000 vehicles affected

    electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

    These vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged.

    In the event of a short or overload in the headlampcircuit, both headlamps Can go out without warning, rather than flashing as intended with the cycling circuit breaker. This could lead to reduced night time driver visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations.

  • NHTSA recall #95V063000March 27, 1995100,000 vehicles affected

    fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

    The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank may not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.

    Fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire if an ignition source were present.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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